Fayron Epps has dedicated her life to educating African American church congregations about dementia in hopes of providing a more inclusive, more understanding community….
In our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with husband and wife Mark and Brenda Roberts about their journey following Mark’s diagnosis of early-onset vascular…
Bad news arrived recently for the constantly caffeinated: Researchers recently found evidence that drinking more than six cups of coffee a day could shrink…
Sherita Jenkins faced a lack of support as she cared for her late mother with dementia. Now, her caregiving experience is a beacon for…
A recent analysis reveals that people with Alzheimer’s taking Alzheimer’s drug galantamine (Razadyne), approved nearly two decades ago, show moderate cognitive benefits as well…
In Being Patient’s LiveTalk series, Dr. Andrew Budson, chief of cognitive and behavioral neurology at Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System and professor of neurology…
Bryan Johnson, CEO of neuroscience start-up Kernel, wants to put a ‘helmet in every household.’ Could Kernel’s wearable, sensor-loaded brain monitoring device be the…
Teepa Snow devoted her life to developing tools for caregivers so they can better understand dementia and support their loved ones living with the…
From the nature of Alzheimer’s to the solutions available for controlling it, here are five common misconceptions to dispel. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading…
In Being Patient’s LiveTalk series, Chris Maddocks, Frances Isaacs and Teresa Davies share the challenges they have faced following their dementia diagnoses, and the…
As cities and villages look for ways to be more accessible and navigable for older adults and people living with dementia, experts heed caution…
Palliative care physician Dr. Lynn Hallarman shares her own family’s journey caring for her late mother with dementia before and during the outbreak of…
Sheri Yarbrough, 60, has been a caregiver for her mother for the past 11 years, but their relationship hasn’t always been easy. Yarbrough has…
Scientists predict that access to education will reduce one’s risk of dementia, while other lifestyle factors, like smoking and diet, will contribute to the…
New research suggests that reducing harmful air pollutants can decrease dementia risk by up to 26 percent. Exposure to air pollution is widely known…