Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical…
In Philadelphia last week, researchers from leading universities, working professionals at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, Alzheimer’s advocates, and medical professionals gathered at the annual…
Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease…
After actor Lauren Miller Rogen’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she and her husband, actor Seth Rogen, decided to apply their powers of entertainment…
It can be challenging to find information about Alzheimer’s clinical trials, let alone find trial participants’ first-hand accounts of their experiences. People living with…
July 3, 2024 Roberta Morris became a caregiver to her grandmother living with Alzheimer’s when she was just 8 years old. Today she is…
Some Americans are questioning whether older people like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are cognitively competent to be president, amid reports of the candidates…
As people living with dementia need more support or approach the end of life, palliative or hospice care may be needed. But making the…
Chris Boyce, a Florida hockey player, sustained a number of brain injuries during his 28-year hockey career. The consequence: Boyce experienced an axonal tear…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person’s ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and…
India is often perceived as a country with a young population, while European and North American populations are regarded as ageing. Although this is…
Two thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women. Research shows that the Alzheimer’s biomarker tau protein accumulates differently and more quickly in women’s…
Mushrooms have a long history of medicinal and culinary use due to their richness in nutrients; they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary…
When we first launched Being Patient, we thought our website would only focus on Alzheimer’s disease, but shortly after launch, we realized this wouldn’t…
By now, many of you may have heard of generative AI – powerful algorithms that use artificial intelligence to create content. Many companies today…