A new study has found that hundreds of thousands of people with dementia could experience an improved life with a simple, non-drug medicine: music….
You’ve probably seen viral videos of patients with dementia suddenly experiencing renewed vigor after listening to a song from their youth. Previously slumped over…
The connection between music and Alzheimer’s is the subject of an increasing number of studies–some early evidence even points to music as a potential…
April 28, 2025 Dominica Yang lives in Hong Kong. Her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83 and died four and…
April 17, 2025 Madeline Bastida is a devoted daughter and Alzheimer’s advocate whose caregiving journey inspires her to support families facing Alzheimer’s to ensure…
Four people living with cognitive decline share their stories. Below, Being Patient features — in a series of short-form documentary videos — people diagnosed…
For people living with TBI, articulating what is happening inside the brain can be challenging. Daniel Avesar went so far as to get a…
Our cognition and mental wellbeing are crucial factors for our quality of life and put us in a good position to contribute to society….
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many…
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4 percent – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis,…
An expert shares six strategies to help caregivers prevent wandering in dementia during the cold, dark winter season. While wandering in dementia can happen…
Many people love the holidays because they are a time to make happy memories with loved ones. But what if you could do something…
An estimated one in three people will care for someone with dementia in their lifetime. If you’re one of the many people around the…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. For many people, when…
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing gratitude, and, of course, gathering around the table for a delicious meal together….