Driving and Dementia: Guidance for Caregivers
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with clinical psychologist Linda Ercoli about ways for caregivers to handle driving and dementia, from spotting the warning signs of dangerous driving, to holding family discussions, to planning for alternative transportation.… More
Managing the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia: A BrainTalk With Dr. Dylan Wint
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, director of clinical operations at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, about the common behavioral symptoms of dementia and interventions to address them. The… More
Living Well With Dementia: 3 Things You Need To Know
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Teepa Snow about strategies for caregivers to manage the symptoms of dementia. From coping with cognitive and physical impairments, to behavioral and psychological symptoms, people struggle to… More
Legal Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis: 3 Things You Need To Know
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with elder law and estate planning attorney Mary Jo Broussard Speier about legal planning for people living with dementia and their families after a diagnosis. People living with dementia face complex… More
Considering Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s? 3 Things You Need to Know
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Jessica Langbaum, co-director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute about the role of genetics in Alzheimer's and whether people should seek genetic testing for the disease.… More