Dementia can be tough for young family members to get their heads around. Here are six pieces of guidance from children’s book authors who’ve…
A new anti-amyloid drug for Alzheimer’s disease might receive FDA approval as soon as this month. Although anti-amyloid drugs have shown us that clear…
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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…
One reader recently wrote to us concerned that they have Alzheimer’s. “My memory has gotten a lot worse,” this Being Patient reader commented. “I…
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…
Talking about dementia with family members can be difficult, especially when it comes to explaining dementia to children. Story books can be incredibly helpful…
Scientists have developed more tools than ever to probe Alzheimer’s — from blood tests, to AI-powered cognitive assessments, and brain scans — which have…
About 89 million Americans use smartwatches and other fitness trackers to measure their fitness levels, sleep, and weight. Soon, there will be apps that…
Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. On Feb. 22, 2024, it was revealed that former talk show host…
On Friday, March 22nd, at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET, pediatric psychotherapist Amanda Sullivan joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss Leaf, a…
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The brain’s immune system is like an orchestra. Imagine the microglia are the violinists and cellists, the astrocytes are the brass section, and various…