Alzheimer’s disrupts a lot of the brain, but it doesn’t disrupt your ability to feel emotion. You can still feel loved, lonely, sad or upset.
Does too much T.V. change our cognitive abilities for the worse? Possibly, according to researchers from Univerity College London, who found that adults who…
When Peter Berry was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 50, his first thoughts were that he was a burden to his family…
One in ten people over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with dementia. For people over 85, dementia is already a reality for 32…
Getting enough protein—in food form, not shakes—might help you live a longer, healthier life.
January 25th, 2019 Ayana Sadler is a graduate student who studies technical communication and an intern at Being Patient. Her mother is the primary…
People living with dementia share their perspectives on what it means to be treated with respect and dignity. BARCELONA, Spain — On a recent…
Jason Prall, director of The Longevity Project, traveled to nine countries and three continents, interviewing some of the world’s healthiest centenarians. Prall explored what…
Most neurologists dread telling patients they have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I am no exception. But 16 years ago, I discovered…
Mild cognitive impairment: It sounds harmless enough, but hearing these words at the doctor’s office can send a patient into a tailspin in search…
Placing your dementia person in memory care is a tough decision to make. Some caregivers are lucky enough to have had this conversation with…
Dr. Pauline Maki of the University of Illinois at Chicago shares her insights on the link between estrogen, menopause and dementia. Women in their…
We all know what it’s like to be transported to a different time and place just by hearing a few chords of music. A…
With the rise of genetic testing, many people wonder about their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Carrying two copies of the ApoE4 gene could increase…
What if a machine could determine the source of your brain fog, offer a targeted treatment plan to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s…