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…
While many people use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, these don’t mean the same thing. What exactly is the difference? Dementia is a word used…
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…
Dementia can be isolating — for the person living with the disease, and for caregivers. It can also be generative. For a number of…
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the stories you read and spent the most time with. From science-backed deep dives…
At Being Patient, we host regular LiveTalks with experts, advocates, and people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia as a part of our mission to…
At Being Patient, we host regular LiveTalks with experts, advocates, and people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia as a part of our mission to…
Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been…
As of a landmark policy change in October 2023, Medicare now covers PET scans to look for Alzheimer’s biomarker beta-amyloid in the brain for…
We’ve all experienced that moment mid-sentence when we just can’t find the word we want to use, even though we’re certain we know it….
Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia, and to date, most dementia research and treatments have focused…
I was recently invited to organize and moderate panels for pharmaceutical and biotech companies Eisai and Prothena. I eagerly accepted these invitations because I’ve…