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…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Psychologist Dale Atkins, co-author of “The Kindness Advantage,” about ways for caregivers to find…
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…
Being Patient editors round up a selection of favorite and most read articles for a look at some of our top stories of 2020….
What’s the right Christmas present or holiday gift for someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia? There are plenty of gifts designed specifically for people…