As an aducanumab trial participant, Phil Gutis, a reporter with early-stage Alzheimer’s, was part of Aduhelm’s journey to FDA approval. Doctors can soon start…
Lifestyle changes can lower our dementia risk. Dr. Eric Larson, senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, dives into the science to…
Cinical trial investigators for aducanumab (Aduhelm) discuss the significance of the drug’s recent FDA approval, the controversy surrounding its efficacy, and the uncertainty ahead….
“Historic moment:” Today, the FDA gave Biogen’s investigational Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab its approval, with the requirement that they conduct a post-approval trial. UPDATE: 3…
A dementia diagnosis represents a new chapter in life: As people contend with the challenges that accompany the illness, they could also find new…
Geri Taylor, a participant in the aducanumab (Aduhelm) clinical trial, and her husband Jim share insights about taking part in the research. UPDATE: 3…
Image: Phil Gutis receives an aducanumab infusion while carrying out his “silly shoe challenge.” Phil Gutis reflects on the significance of participating in the…
While isolation and loneliness have become a massive public health concern on their own over the past 14 months, new research brings a little…
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Nearly every Alzheimer’s clinical trial has been deemed a failure, yet some participants have positively responded to experimental treatment. Now, scientists are developing predictive…
As part of our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Dr. Jason Karlawish about the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and why it’s important for…
Expressive arts like music, painting, and even dance have the potential to evoke powerful emotion and long-buried memories in people living with Alzheimer’s. For…
As part of our BrainTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Sandra Kooij about the symptoms and treatment options of ADHD for older adults and…
Interactive gaming consoles like the Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect have become popular platforms, offering family-friendly exercise-related games — ‘exergames’ — such as dancing…
Dementia advocacy groups including UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, American Heart Association, Volunteers of America, National Consumers League, American Public Health Association, Alzheimer’s Association, Trust for America’s Health…