Mild cognitive impairment and dementia can bring insomnia and other sleep issues. Here are the sleep aids that aren’t considered safe — and eight…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. A former ICU nurse…
Being Patient’s Deborah Kan looks back at 2024 — and ahead at plans for the new year. The start of a new year is…
2024 was a big year for our Live Talks series, covering topics from caregiving to seizures to Long COVID. Here were our top 10…
Since their discovery in the 1960s, stem cells have captivated our curiosity. Unlike other cells in the body, stem cells are changeable — they…
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience…
This year, the world saw new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease hit the market and two monoclonal antibody drugs for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease approved…
When people step into a caregiving role, they might find themselves struggling to maintain their own identity. It can be easy for a caregiver…
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always cause for concern. But…
Imagine being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in your early 60s and leaving your career, only to find out years later that you had no signs…
Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether it’s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to…
Many people love the holidays because they are a time to make happy memories with loved ones. But what if you could do something…
This article is part of the Diversity & Dementia series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Research and clinical trials for…
An estimated one in three people will care for someone with dementia in their lifetime. If you’re one of the many people around the…
This article is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eli Lilly. For many people, when…