What Is a Patient Advocate, and Does Your Family Need One?
By
Roseanne Geisel
| May 18th, 2020
When I was pregnant with my daughter 21 years ago, family and friends suggested that I hire a baby nurse to help for the…
Thinning Retinas Offer A Clue To Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By
Being Patient
| May 15th, 2020
The earlier we can diagnose Alzheimer’s, the better. This is why scientists are putting so much focus on the human eye. While the exact…
Could AI Testing Replace Doctors in Alzheimer’s Prediction and Diagnosis?
By
Tanner Jensen
| May 11th, 2020
Scientists are confident that artificial intelligence can help us improve Alzheimer’s prediction and diagnosis — the question is exactly how. Around the world, researchers…
Jim Butler: Finding Peace of Mind After An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
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Deborah Kan
| March 25th, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue.
How to Talk to Your Family About Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease
By
Lydia Chan
| August 19th, 2019
Although certain genes could increase your Alzheimer’s risk, having a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s does not guarantee you will develop the disease. However,…
A Journalist’s Perspective on Living with Alzheimer’s
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Tanner Jensen
| July 23rd, 2019
As one of ten kids, journalist Greg O’Brien became a caregiver for his parents after his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and his father…
Beta-Amyloid Alzheimer’s Blood Test Elecsys Performs Well in Tests
By
Being Patient
| June 26th, 2019
Researchers are getting closer to developing a simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the journal JAMA Neurology found that…
Facing Fear, Facing Alzheimer’s: Why Early Dementia Diagnosis Is a Must
By
Pierre N. Tariot, MD, Director, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
| June 19th, 2019
Countless times during my 35 years of studying and treating brain disease, I have sat across from patients who became gripped by the fear…
These Three Early Alzheimer’s Symptoms Could Point to a Future Diagnosis
By
Deborah Kan
| June 13th, 2019
We’ve all looked for our sunglasses only to discover they’re sitting on top of our head or turned off the stove before leaving the…
Alzheimer’s Facts and Statistics for 2019: Everything You Need to Know
By
Deborah Kan
| June 6th, 2019
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report reveals that one in 10 Americans age 65 or older have Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers look…
Inability to Manage Money Can Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
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Being Patient
| June 4th, 2019
As people age, they generally become slower at balancing their checkbooks and counting correct change, even when they’re cognitively healthy. However, trouble with simple…
Alzheimer’s Tests: What Tests Are Available and How Accurate Are They?
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Being Patient
| May 24th, 2019
There is no single test available to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Instead, physicians rely on several diagnostic tools and medical criteria to ascertain whether a person…
Former New York Times Reporter Discusses His Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
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Deborah Kan
| May 17th, 2019
Alzheimer’s advocate and former New York Times reporter Phil Gutis was 54 years old when he discovered he has early-onset Alzheimer’s after enrolling in a drug…
Is It Lewy Body Dementia or Alzheimer’s? A Conversation With Dag Aarsland
By
Deborah Kan
| May 16th, 2019
At 52 years old, Mike Belleville was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Several years later, he was reevaluated and learned he has Lewy body dementia…
How Voice Recognition and Writing Could Predict Alzheimer’s Risk
By
Deborah Kan
| May 13th, 2019
Rhoda Au, director of neuropsychology at the Framingham Heart Study, speaks about the potential of using voice and speech tests to detect Alzheimer’s. For…