As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with John Gastil and movement disorder specialist Dr. Zoltan Mari about the symptoms, diagnosis and…
Difficulty communicating is among the earliest symptoms of dementia. People may begin having a hard time finding words in a conversation, and as the…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with designer Grant Warner about how caregivers and families can create a safe living space…
Neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, author of “Biohack Your Brain,” discusses the symptoms of stress-related brain fog and strategies to combat it. During these unprecedented times,…
People don’t often plan for potential dementia diagnosis, but given the financial impacts of dementia care and the prevalence of the disease, experts say it…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with speech-language pathologist Nicole Rogus-Pulia about how dementia caregivers can better manage dysphagia and other…
The progression of dementia is often unpredictable as people’s symptoms can ebb and flow. But, clinicians can distinguish the different stages of dementia, identifying…
For many people, the ability to drive offers a sense of freedom. But for those living with dementia, driving at some point becomes unsafe,…
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, director of clinical operations at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Teepa Snow about strategies for caregivers to manage the symptoms of…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with elder law and estate planning attorney Mary Jo Broussard Speier about legal planning for…
Certain genes like ApoE that play an important role in the disease. ApoE’s genetic variant, known as ApoE4, is the strongest genetic risk factor…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient sat down with Bree Baldwin, aging life care manager at Debra Levy Associates, to discuss ways…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Psychologist Dale Atkins, co-author of “The Kindness Advantage,” about ways for caregivers to find…
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient sat down in 2021 with Executive Director of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Dr. Erin Foff and Chris Schwilk,…