Lisa Marshall
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 23rd, 2021
April 23, 2021 Lisa Marshall is a caregiver to her husband Peter, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Lying on our bed, I sunk…
CBD for Alzheimer’s? The Cannabidiol Craze Makes Its Way Into Research
By
Susanna Granieri
| March 30th, 2021
People are always looking for an accessible, prescription-free aid for pain, insomnia, anxiety and other day-to-day irritations. In recent years, CBD has emerged as…
On Neuroscientist On Fighting Pandemic ‘Brain Fog’
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 12th, 2021
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,…
Getting To The Point: Considering Acupuncture for Cognitive Decline
By
Genevieve Glass
| March 2nd, 2021
The ancient practice of acupuncture is believed to have originated in China approximately 3,000 years ago. Acupuncture is an integrative practice where a licensed…
Managing the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia: A BrainTalk With Dr. Dylan Wint
By
Nicholas Chan
| February 15th, 2021
The behavioral changes associated dementia can be some of the most difficult symptoms to cope with. Compounding the challenge, a number of the drugs…
TikTok Sisters Share Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Story
By
Alicia Barber
| February 12th, 2021
The sisters behind “The Kathy Project” use TikTok to share their journey with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Kathy and Jean Collins of British Columbia, Canada, downloaded…
Cassava’s Simufilam: Who to Believe—Wall Street or Alzheimer’s Researchers?
By
Phil Gutis
| February 9th, 2021
Wall Street traders seem to have gained a new favorite potential Alzheimer’s treatment as shares of Cassava Science, a small and virtually unknown company,…
Marlene Jaxon
By
Nicholas Chan
| February 8th, 2021
February 8, 2021 Marlene Jaxon was a caregiver to her mother with Alzheimer’s and the author of “Jinx!: Laughing in the Face of Alzheimer’s.” …
How Do You Cover the Cost of Alzheimer’s Care?
By
Lydia Chan
| February 8th, 2021
For many Americans whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease, figuring out what comes next can be stressful or overwhelming. There are many…
Considering Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s? 3 Things to Know
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 21st, 2021
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…
Detecting Concussions Could One Day Be as Simple as a Saliva Swab
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 12th, 2021
Concussions are a serious problem. With symptoms ranging from a day-or-two-long headache up to prohibitive dizziness and cognitive issues that could last for weeks,…
Dr. Erin Foff & Chris Schwilk: Navigating Dementia’s Hallucinations and Delusions
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 11th, 2021
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient sat down in 2021 with Executive Director of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Dr. Erin Foff and Chris Schwilk,…
8 Gift Ideas for Family Caregivers
By
Nicholas Chan
| December 18th, 2020
The pandemic has taken an enormous toll on caregivers who are staying home, figuring out ways to observe the holiday safely and looking after…
Why “Fidget” Objects Are All Over Dementia-Friendly Gift Lists This Year
By
Alexandra Marvar
| December 8th, 2020
Sharon Elin of Mechanicsville, Virginia had noticed that, as her brother Chad’s memory declined, he was becoming increasingly restless, spending hours fiddling about, carrying…
Repairing the Brain With Stem Cells? A BrainTalk With Jack Price
By
Nicholas Chan
| December 3rd, 2020
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Jack Price, professor of developmental neurobiology at King’s College London, about how stem cell…