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