Super-agers don’t develop the key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s, even in their 80s and 90s. Scientists try to crack the code about what protects their…
Creating a roadmap is critical to navigating the challenges that come with dementia. Being Patient sat down with Bree Baldwin, aging life care manager…
Now under review, the drug pimavanserin may become the first FDA-approved treatment for dementia-related psychosis. Roughly 2.4 million Americans experience symptoms of dementia-related psychosis,…
For families including those with loved ones who have dementia, navigating the system of conservatorship can be daunting. In November 2020, a Los Angeles…
Psychologist Dale Atkins, co-author of “The Kindness Advantage,” discusses dementia caregiving and finding time for oneself, building a network of support, and navigating the…
A class of prescription sleeping pills known as Z-drugs are linked with an increased risk of adverse effects among people with dementia. Poor sleep…
Being Patient editors round up a selection of our top reader submissions and Patient Perspectives of 2020. Stories from the Being Patient Community Eugenia…