Ben Bikman: Understanding Metabolism For Better Brain Health
Biologist Benjamin Bikman shares insights into the link between metabolic health, aging and neurodegeneration. Glucose is one of the brain’s main sources of fuel, providing energy for our body’s cells. But the brain’s ability to metabolize glucose becomes impaired in… More
Q&A: A Retired Nurse on Living With Alzheimer’s
Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 63 years old, Doreen Monks shares her insights on paving a new path in her life. Doreen Monks never expected to retire as a nurse practitioner at the age of 63. Taking care of stroke… More
Q&A: Alzheimer’s or Not? Still Uncertain a Decade After Diagnosis
Plagued by dementia symptoms for years, Michael Ellenbogen discusses the ongoing ambiguity surrounding his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Michael Ellenbogen was reaching the height of his career when he started to experience symptoms of cognitive impairment. After a long-drawn process, he was… More
Living With Thunder: An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis at Age 48
Joe Brazeal reflects on lessons learned as a father and caregiver. Joe Brazeal's wife, Kimberly Brazeal, was only 42 years old when she began experiencing symptoms of cognitive and behavioral impairment. At the time, the couple was raising three young… More
Q&A: Scott Rose on Love, Companionship and Dementia
Scott Rose speaks about the memories he shared with his late wife Maureen Patrick-Rose, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and appendiceal cancer. Finding moments to be grateful for — those precious but fleeting moments — can be so difficult… More
Promotora de Salud: Dementia Advocate Berta Carbajal’s Story
Dementia research specialist Berta Carbajal shares her journey, from the most difficult day of her life to her career of building relationships in the Latino community. This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient… More
A Grandmother’s Parkinson’s Battle, A Granddaughter’s Career Inspiration
Neurologist Lenora Higginbotham in Atlanta shares how her grandmother’s Parkinson’s journey inspired her present-day career in neurology. This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Dr. Lenora Higginbotham was… More
Q&A: Doc Film ‘Have You Heard About Greg?’
Childhood friends and filmmakers Steve Ecclesine and Greg O'Brien discuss their new documentary feature, Have You Heard About Greg? and its inspiration: O'Brien's own life following his 2009 Alzheimer's diagnosis. A career journalist, newspaper and magazine editor, Greg O'Brien learned… More
Every Deep-Drawn Breath: Dementia After the ICU
Dr. E. Wesley Ely discusses the frequency with which intensive care unit survivors go on to experience symptoms of brain dysfunction and dementia, mental health issues and other ailments. His new book Every Deep-Drawn Breath tells their stories. More than six… More
Q&A: Jean Lee on Navigating Her Parents’ Alzheimer’s Diagnoses
In our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Jean Lee, cofounder of AlzAuthors, about her parents' love story, their decline in the face of Alzheimer's and how she reconciled the guilt of writing such an intimate account of their dual diagnosis… More
Dementia Caregiving & the Need For Paid Family Leave
The years Rochelle Long has spent caring for her mother and aunt with Alzheimer’s have transformed her into an advocate for Paid Family Leave. This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by… More
A Veterans Alzheimer’s Journey: Anitra Mostacero’s Story
In our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Anitra Mostacero about her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 42, her faith, her sense of purpose and her mission to maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle. We all have a vision for… More
Three Generations of Alzheimer’s, a Life Devoted to Alzheimer’s Research
Luisa Echevarria’s memories of leaving home during the Cuban Revolution prepared her for the challenge of caring for her mother. The experience led to a life-long career in Alzheimer’s advocacy. This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by… More