What can caregivers do for their health?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
There are multiple things caregivers can do for themselves. 1. Get enough sleep. 2. Do not go at it alone. Find someone who will…
How do you help depression in people with dementia?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
The treatment is largely the same as far as experimenting until you find the right antidepressant, that’s important. There are some antidepressants that people…
How should a possible patient be reacting to/coping with a diagnosis?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
If you’re anticipating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or some form of dementia, share your thoughts about having dementia. How are you doing? How distressed are…
Is it bad that I want a bit of space from someone who has Alzheimer’s? Can I take a break?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
Breaks are important, and it’s not bad to enjoy a bit of space when you can. Codependency always builds, and sometimes it’s not in…
What does “living well with dementia” look like?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
Figure out your stress baseline: how stressed are you and how can we dial it back/what are coping strategies that work for you when…
Dr. Daniel Gartenberg
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, Ph.D. is a sleep scientist studying how technology and sound can be used to improve sleep quality.
Dr. Laura Lewis
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
Dr. Laura Lewis is a sleep researcher and assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University. She is currently studying brain fluid during sleep….
How effective are antidepressants?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, director of clinical operations at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, about the common…
Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s: A Conversation with Dr. Brian Skotko
By
Nicholas Chan
| October 19th, 2020
People with Down syndrome are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than the general population. Scientists believe that studying Down syndrome may offer vital…
Is It ‘Normal’ Aging, Or Possible Early Signs of Alzheimer’s?
By
Nicholas Chan
| September 30th, 2020
How can we differentiate between “normal” aging and mild cognitive impairment, the condition associated with early stages of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s? Aging can bring…
Trish Laub
By
Alexandra Marvar
| September 4th, 2020
September 4, 2020 There was a beauty in the end of my parents’ lives that is beyond words. Of course there was great sadness,…
Common Dementia Misdiagnosis: Functional Cognitive Disorder
By
Being Patient
| August 19th, 2020
The occasional minor cognitive error is a perfectly normal occurrence, but some people live with persistent, subjective cognitive difficulties that have no underlying structural,…
‘Never Too Late:’ Brain Exercise Can Boost Cognitive Health at Any Age
By
Tanner Jensen
| August 17th, 2020
According to neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, age-related cognitive decline is as normal as loss of muscle mass. But just like regular exercise can keep…
Pandemic Stress and Apathy: Tips for Dementia Caregivers
By
Susanna Granieri
| August 10th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people out of their daily routines and into isolation, bringing apathy, frustration and loneliness. These tips can help families…
The Physical Toll of COVID-19 Is Compounded By Its Psychological Impacts
By
Nicholas Chan
| August 3rd, 2020
The public health repercussions of contracting COVID-19 have been front-and-center for months. Beyond the disease’s physical effects, researchers say that its psychological toll may…