Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder without a cure. While there are drugs which treat many of the symptoms — brain fog, cognitive impairment,…
Journalist and Alzheimer’s advocate Phil Gutis, who is living with early onset Alzheimer’s, shares some wisdom this Giving Tuesday. Another Thanksgiving has come and…
Update 27 January, 2023: In January 2023, lecanemab was granted accelerated approval by the FDA and made available to patients under the brand name…
Here are some of Being Patient’s favorite gift ideas for people with dementia during the holiday season, designed specifically for people living with dementia that…
More than 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to more than double. One in 3…
Want to make this holiday season not only festive but more enjoyable for family members living with cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and related forms of…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the condition associated with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia (like vascular dementia or Lewy Body…
Can a virus lead to Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s expert Ruth Itzhaki at the University of Oxford reflects on a career dedicated to one of…
Chris Hemsworth, the 39-year-old actor best known for his portrayal of Thor the God of Thunder (and his luscious, golden hair), has discovered he…
As we kick off the holiday season with Thanksgiving, we revisit past wisdom from caregiving consultant Linda Jenkins about how to celebrate the holidays…
Adapting to the physical, cognitive and behavioral changes associated with dementia is key to living well — and making a home environment safer and…
They’ve been studying the same group of people for 76 years. This is what they’ve learned about Alzheimer’s disease… so far. Psychology in epidemiology…
Since Terrie Montgomery was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2015, she’s been an advocate for her own health — and the health of others….
Most Alzheimer’s treatments on the market today help manage symptoms, like memory loss — but they don’t get at the root cause. Roche hoped their…
A class of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors help to turn back the clock on Alzheimer’s disease’s cognitive symptoms. More than a third people over…