Dr. Steven Sabat: Managing Anxiety and Depression During Quarantine
Being Patient spoke with neurologist Dr. Steven Sabat about how quarantine life can lead to increased feelings of depression and anxiety for both caregivers and people with dementia, and how to manage those feelings. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWyb2DrltI8&feature=youtu.be[/embed] More
Lori Nisson: Creating a Caregiving Plan for COVID-19
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYrh61s8Y40&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Being Patient spoke with Lori Nisson, Family and Community Services Director at Banner Alzheimer's Institute, about what steps caregivers should take to protect their loved ones and themselves from COVID-19. More
Dr. Dylan Wint: Recognizing COVID-19 Symptoms in People with Dementia and Taking Action
[embed]https://youtu.be/DFpgKpOL-Qs[/embed] Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, Director of Clinical Operations at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, about how to recognize symptoms of COVID-19 in people with dementia and Alzheimer's and what… More
Jim Butler: Finding Peace of Mind After An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM9tcMIPifc&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer's diagnosis and his efforts to "disarm" his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue. More
Teepa Snow: Managing Dementia Care in the Time of COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9e2AB6Yw1s&feature=youtu.be Being Patient spoke with dementia caregiving expert Teepa Snow on what steps caregivers should be taking amid COVID-19 concerns. More
Finding New Purpose Following an Early Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
For some, an Alzheimer's diagnosis can feel like the end of life; for others, it's a chance to begin a new one. Following his early onset Alzheimer's diagnosis, local government worker Jay Reinstein made it his life's work to continue… More
Could Psychedelics Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
[embed]https://youtu.be/0J6grS3-qlw[/embed] Being Patient spoke with Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu about the link between psychedelics and brain health, and what it might mean for Alzheimer's research. More
Dr. Malaz Boustani – Should Adults Be Regularly Screened For Dementia?
[embed]https://youtu.be/xOUqgfveZto[/embed] Being Patient spoke with Dr. Malaz Boustani about whether older adults should be given cognitive screening for dementia as part of their regular medical care. More
Arthena Caston: ‘Living Joyfully’ with Alzheimer’s as an African American
Arthena Caston on fighting for an accurate diagnosis, and living joyfully despite it. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are around 14 percent higher among Black Americans, and the symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. Being Patient spoke with Arthena Caston about… More
Dr. James Ellison: Why People with Dementia are at Higher Risk for Coronavirus and How to Prepare
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA_K7-phVnM&feature=youtu.be[/embed] With concerns about the coronavirus rising, Being Patient spoke with Dr. James Ellison about why people with dementia are more susceptible to the coronavirus and what steps can be taken to protect against the disease. More
Dr. Steven Sabat: Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Too often we misinterpret behaviors and emotions of people with dementia as symptoms of the disease, overlooking their genuine experiences. Being Patient spoke with Dr. Steven Sabat about his research into managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and reframing… More
Dementia Sundowning for Caregivers: How to Deal With Sundowing and Sleep Issues
Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those with dementia. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_MqaTfwFBc&feature=youtu.be[/embed] More
Laura Lewis: Can Deep Sleep Clear The Brain of Alzheimer’s Toxins?
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNEFPNQzJXM&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Being Patient spoke with Dr. Laura Lewis about her research into the effects of deep sleep on brain health and cleansing. More