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Former trial attorney Dale Rivard, 64, shares his story of living fully with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

Being Patient sits down with speech-language pathologist Vicky Fukuhara to discuss the symptoms of language impairment in dementia and how speech therapy may help people cope with their decline in communication abilities. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient speaks with President and CEO of Cassava Sciences Remi Barbier about the company's development of an investigational Alzheimer's drug called simufilam, and how scientists are diversifying their approach in finding an effective treatment for the disease. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient speaks with Dawn Kirby about the journey of caregiving for her daughter who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 29 years old. Dr. Brad Dickerson, director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, joins us to discuss the diagnostic process and treatment of the brain disorder. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/​

Being Patient speaks with Grant Warner, principal at HKS Architects, about ways to modify a home environment and installations available to create a safe living space for a loved one with dementia. For more about Aging-in-Place certified contractors, visit the website of the National Association of Home Builders: https://www.nahb.org/education-and-ev...​ We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Nicole Rogus-Pulia, a speech-language pathologist and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discussed the symptoms of eating and swallowing difficulties in dementia, and caregiver strategies to help a loved one dine with dignity. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our LiveTalks, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Husband and wife celebrities Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen shared insights about how Alzheimer’s has touched their personal lives and their work in raising awareness about the disease through their nonprofit organization HFC. For more information about HFC: https://wearehfc.org/​ We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our LiveTalks, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Health System / Memory & Aging Program, spoke about the common symptoms of dementia in the early, middle and late stages of disease. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Dr. Dylan Wint of the Cleveland Clinic discussed the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia such as psychosis, aggression and depression, as well as the risks and benefits of different treatment options. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Linda Ercoli, health sciences clinical professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at UCLA, discussed ways to handle driving after a loved one's dementia diagnosis, from spotting the warning signs of dangerous driving to planning for alternative transportation. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Emmy Award-winning husband and wife Robert Ferrier and Daphne Glover, filmmakers of "SPENT: The Hidden Cost Of Dementia," discussed the economic and human impact of dementia. Robyn Wendt, who is featured in the documentary, was joined by her partner Mark Behnke. The former caregivers shared the financial and emotional toll they endured after their loved ones were diagnosed with dementia. To watch "SPENT: The Hidden Cost Of Dementia," click here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/spent/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Kim Natovitz, associate at TriBridge Partners, discussed the costs of dementia care services and ways to navigate insurance plans for medical treatment and long-term care. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Dementia care expert Teepa Snow discussed ways to help a loved one with dementia stay engaged and strategies to effectively manage their symptoms of dementia. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Mary Jo Broussard Speier, an elder law and estate planning attorney, spoke with Being Patient about the legal documents that need to be set in order after a dementia diagnosis. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Dale Atkins, psychologist and author, spoke about ways for caregivers to build a support network, as well as strategies to practice self-care and self-compassion. For more about Dale Atkins, visit her website: https://www.drdaleatkins.com/​ To learn about her most recent book "The Kindness Advantage," click here: https://thekindnessadvantagebook.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/​

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Erin Foff, executive director at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and Chris Schwilk, who lives with Lewy body dementia, about navigating the delusions and hallucinations of dementia. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Bree Baldwin, aging life care manager at Debra Levy Eldercare Associates, about how to make an informed decision when moving into a long-term care facility, as well as planning for financial and legal affairs after a dementia diagnosis. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Jessica Langbaum, co-director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, about how genetics influence people’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s and the implications of genetic testing. For more details about the Alzheimer's Prevention Registry, visit the website: https://www.endalznow.org/​ We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Claudia Kawas, professor of neurology, neurobiology and behavior at University of California, Irvine, about the findings of her team's landmark study on aging and dementia among people aged 90 and older, and how some people are more resilient than others against dementia. For more details about joining the 90+ study, contact (949) 768-3635 or visit the website: https://www.mind.uci.edu/research-stu...​ We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Prof. Jack Price, professor of developmental neurobiology at King's College London, about the potential of using stem cell therapy to regenerate cells and treat neurodegenerative diseases. Price is also the author of the book "The Future of Brain Repair" published this year: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Brain-R...​ We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, director of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, about the challenges for patients in receiving an early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's, as well as new diagnostics tools for clinicians that are paving the way forward for greater precision in a diagnosis. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Norbert Žilka, chief scientific officer at AXON Neuroscience, about how abnormal tau proteins are linked to neurodegeneration and new therapeutic approaches that target the pathological proteins. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Prof. Barbara Bendlin, associate professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about how microorganisms in the gut may influence brain health and Alzheimer's. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information, visit the website of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center: https://www.adrc.wisc.edu/​ To learn more about aging and Alzheimer's, you can also visit the website of the National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/​

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Brian Skotko, Emma Campbell Endowed Chair on Down Syndrome and medical geneticist at Massachusetts General Hospital, about the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's, and the research now underway to target the beta-amyloid plaques of people with Down syndrome. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient​... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/​

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Raffaella Nativio about epigenetics, aging, and Alzheimer's. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Erin Zahradnik about palliative care and improving caregiver interactions, as well as resources available following a dementia diagnosis. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Chris Boyce, a former hockey player with a 28-year career, about the repeated brain injuries that led to severe cognitive decline, which Chris now manages through regular exercise. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected on social media: To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... To learn more about us, follow us on Instagram: @beingpatientvoices For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with accomplished writer and flutist Eugenia Zukerman about her Alzheimer's diagnosis, and how her creative outlets have helped her to cope with and explain the disease. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi about his work with NeuroGrow's 12-step brain rehabilitation program and how cognitively impaired brains can be rehabilitated and rejuvenated. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Eugenia Trushina, a researcher at the Mayo Clinic, about her work on the restoration of mitochondria in the brain and its potential to prevent and even reverse neurodegeneration from Alzheimer's. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Emily Troyer about her research into the neurological effects of COVID-19 and the potential for a "crashing wave" of neuropsychiatric conditions, based in part on the outcomes of previous pandemics. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Richard Isaacson of Weill Cornell Medicine about his research into menopause as a key predictor of Alzheimer's in women. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Kelly Bone about her journey with early onset Alzheimer's disease and fighting for her right to die. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our audience has grown so rapidly; we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. https://beingpatient.nationbuilder.com/ To catch our Perspectives Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Don Kent about his journey with Lewy Body dementia, from the first signs to his struggle to find a diagnosis, and his life with the disease. Our mission is to give people impacted by dementia a better resource and connection to experts at the forefront of research. Our founder Deborah Kan funded Being Patient solely with her own savings to understand if people would value such a resource. Our audience has grown so rapidly, we have exciting plans for the future to enhance our coverage even further but we need your help. Please consider making a contribution to help fund Being Patient's editorial costs. We employ a team of journalists to give you the best possible information on dementia and brain health without bias. To catch our Perspectives Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Stephanie Collier, a psychiatrist at McLean Hospital, about the early signs of dementia, how they can be mistaken for other cognitive conditions, and how to handle a diagnosis. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Jason Karlawish, a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, about how caregivers should prepare for the potential hospitalization of a loved one with dementia and dealing with "ICU delirium." To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with neurologist Dr. Steven Sabat about how quarantine life can lead to increases in feelings of depression and anxiety for both caretakers and people with depression, and how to manage those feelings.

Being Patient spoke with Lori Nisson, Family and Community Services Director at Banner Alzheimer's Institute, about what steps caregivers should take to protect their loved ones and themselves from COVID-19. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, Director of Clinical Operations at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, about how to recognize symptoms of COVID-19 in people with dementia and Alzheimer's and what caretakers should do. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer's diagnosis and his efforts to "disarm" his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with dementia caregiving expert Teepa Snow on what steps caregivers should be taking amid COVID-19 concerns. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Jay Reinstein about his Alzheimer's diagnosis, the steps he took following the diagnosis to make use of local community and government resources, and how others can do the same.

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu about the link between psychedelics and brain health, and what it might mean for Alzheimer's research. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatient... For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Malaz Boustani about whether older adults should be given cognitive screening for dementia as part of their regular medical care. To catch our Brain Talks live, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimers/ For the latest news on dementia research and lifestyle tips, visit our site: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Being Patient spoke with Arthena Caston about the higher rates of Alzheimer's disease among African Americans, her efforts to raise awareness in the community, and her own early onset diagnosis.

Being Patient spoke with Dr. James Ellison about the coronavirus, why people with dementia are at a higher risk for catching it, and how to prepare.

Too often we misinterpret behaviors and emotions of people with dementia as symptoms of the disease, overlooking their genuine experiences. Being Patient spoke with Dr. Steven Sabat about his research into managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and reframing how we view those with the disease.

Being Patient spoke with dementia care expert Christy turner about how caregivers can best deal with sleep disturbances and Sundowning, common problems for those with dementia. Find more from our Brain Talks series here: http://bit.ly/2WfbzW4

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Laura Lewis about her research into the effects of deep sleep on brain health and cleansing. Find more Being Patient: Brain Talks here: https://bit.ly/39nhj65

Being Patient spoke with occupational therapist and dementia care educator Teepa Snow about ways to improve quality of life while living with dementia, both for caretakers and those with the disease. Find more Being Patient: Perspectives here: https://bit.ly/2u6LGPx

Being Patient spoke with Dr. Peter Snyder about his research into retinal scanning technology that may be able to identify markers of Alzheimer's disease, potentially allowing detection as early as twenty years before symptoms begin to show.