Studies have repeatedly shown that contact sports like hockey and football lead to repeated brain injuries that can cause CTE. However, research has also…
Dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be challenging, both for the person diagnosed and for their loved ones. Eugenia Zukerman, an accomplished flutist and…
For many contemplating end-of-life planning and the later stages of dementia and other cognitive disorders, euthanasia and assisted suicide remain contentious issues. While the…
Lewy Body dementia is the second most common form of dementia, but one of the most frequently misdiagnosed. LBD does not always present with…
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue.
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…
Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are around 14 percent higher among African Americans, and the symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. Being Patient spoke with…
