Helping the Helpers: 4 Ways Care Partners Can Avoid Burnout
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| July 12th, 2022
Experts say the best way to be a good caregiver to a loved one is to take good care of yourself. Here are four…
Independent Living: The Future of Smart Homes and Dementia Accessibility
By
Dorothy Monekosso
| July 4th, 2022
Computer Science professor Dorothy Monekosso takes a look at the potential for truly ‘smart’ homes to help people with dementia live more independently. You might…
Shonda Bell: Caregiving Is a ‘Challenge’ and an ‘Honor’
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| June 15th, 2022
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Shonda Bell — a special education…
Nevertheless Dementia, We Persist: A Daughter’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By
Nicholas Chan
| May 27th, 2022
James Russell is the author of the blog Nevertheless Dementia, We Persist. His daughter Lynne Russell lives with early-onset Alzheimer’s. James shares his family’s…
Feeling Stressed? Science Says Try Mindfulness
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 6th, 2022
Mindfulness is a practice of being in the present moment. It is deeply rooted in ancient tradition, but in recent years, scientists have been…
Think Fast: Mental Speed Doesn’t Decline Until 60
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 5th, 2022
New research shows that rapid decision-making doesn’t slow down as we age in adulthood until we’re 60. Instead, we become more cautious — a…
What Happens in the Brain When You Die?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| March 16th, 2022
Does your life really flash before your eyes when you die? Through a chance occurrence, scientists recorded brain waves in a dying patient. The…
Before Alzheimer’s Death, Making Last Days More Comfortable
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| March 15th, 2022
Alzheimer’s is one of the most common causes of death. What can caregivers do to make the last days for someone with late-stage Alzheimer’s…
5 Ways to Help Teens Relate to Loved Ones With Dementia
By
Jessica Farthing
| March 1st, 2022
I lived in Atlanta when my last two children were born. They were both boys, only 18 months apart, a rambunctious change of life…
Worried About Cognitive Decline? Try Piano Lessons
By
Nicholas Chan
| February 15th, 2022
Researchers have long been studying the therapeutic benefits of listening to music, and how it can stimulate brain regions that regulate cognition, movement, emotions,…
Q&A: Scott Rose on Love, Companionship and Dementia
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 13th, 2022
Scott Rose speaks about the memories he shared with his late wife Maureen Patrick-Rose, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and appendiceal cancer. Finding…
Promotora de Salud: Dementia Advocate Berta Carbajal’s Story
By
Nicholas Chan
| December 30th, 2021
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Berta Carbajal remembers her mother…
Must-Read: The Brain Health Benefits of Reading
By
Alma Erro
| December 3rd, 2021
Science shows that reading is one among other intellectual activities that is intricately linked with our brain health and social skills. Throughout the COVID-19…
5 Lifestyle Changes for Better Living With Alzheimer’s
By
Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech
| November 9th, 2021
As part of an online conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Associate Professor of Medicine at New York University’s (NYU) Long Island…
Q&A With the Authors of ‘American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society’
By
Nicholas Chan
| November 5th, 2021
Despite the absence of disease-modifying treatments, the dementia rate in developed Western countries has actually declined in recent years. In fact, one study showed…