While researchers believe that a Mediterranean-based diet could help prevent Alzheimer’s, a recent study supports growing evidence that curcumin (also called turmeric) — the substance…
Dementia patients exhibiting signs of delirium may actually be suffering without being able to explain their pain, according to a new study from researchers…
Being Patient explores both the benefits and limitations of assistive technology for the care of people living with dementia. Eric Rosenthal’s wife, Eva, was…
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but are they also a Magic 8 Ball for Alzheimer’s? Scientists have found that they’re…
Research shows that consuming foods and drinks that are rich in sugar, like soda, is linked with increased risk of Alzheimer’s. When your day…
A drug group known as benzodiazepines—commonly referred to as ‘benzos’—has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study….
Could an ultrasound unlock the secret to curing Alzheimer’s? Results from a recent study show that using the sound waves emitted by an ultrasound…
Imagine your doctor telling you have Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. Then, imagine being told, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing we can…
Two years ago, Dr. Daniel Cole’s 85-year-old father had heart bypass surgery. He hasn’t been quite the same since. Now, his family members are…
Families share stories of their loved ones’ experiences with homelessness and dementia. When Heather Oglesby pulled up to a homeless shelter in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,…
Whether or not Alzheimer’s disease can be 100% prevented is up for debate. Scientists still don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s, nor do they…
Diane Rehm, whose husband John Rehm lived with Parkinson’s, shares her perspective on why people living with dementia deserves a say in their end…
The long search for a drug to slow the decline of Alzheimer’s may have reached a turning point. Pharmaceutical companies Biogen and Eisai have…
As Being Patient celebrates our one-year anniversary, I wanted to take this time to thank you, our readers, for making this year one of…
We’ve all felt the temporary effects of stress: a racing heart, sweaty palms, a sinking feeling in your stomach. For the most part, these…