Leah Fisher: Learning to Live with Uncertainty After an MCI Diagnosis
Being Patient Facebook PageOn Friday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET, Leah Fisher joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her journey of dealing with...
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Emily Paolillo: What is MCI and How Is It Diagnosed?
Being Patient Facebook PageMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is associated with early stages of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Many people living with dementia cite symptoms...
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Gloria Aguirre: Using Creativity to Boost Brain Health Literacy in the Latino Community
Being Patient Facebook PageOn Friday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, artist, community advocate, and Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Gloria Aguirre joins...
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Dr. Alexis Eastman: How Caregivers Can Prepare For the Holidays
Being Patient Facebook PageNavigating the holidays with dementia can be challenging, especially when it comes to travel. When designing a holiday trip, there are key strategies that...
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Dr. Marwan Sabbagh: What Genetics Can Teach us About Alzheimer’s
Being Patient Facebook PageThe key to understanding Alzheimer’s disease could be in our genes. While the cause of Alzheimer's is still unknown, mounting research shows that carrying...
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Natalie Stephenson: How Addressing Hearing Loss Can Support Brain Health
Being Patient Facebook PageHearing loss, especially if it is not addressed with hearing aids or other hearing care, can increase your likelihood for cognitive decline. Symptoms associated...
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What You Need to Know About Benzodiazepines and Dementia
Being Patient Facebook PageXanax and other benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are often prescribed to treat symptoms like agitation, anxiety, and depression in people living with dementia. Yet, these drugs...
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Mary Lou Falcone: Love, Loss, and Dementia Caregiving in “I Didn’t See It Coming”
Being Patient Facebook PageOn Friday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. PT/ 5:00 p.m. ET, classical music publicist, educator, performer, and dementia advocate Mary Lou Falcone joins Being...
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Drexel University’s Jesse F. Ballenger on the History of Alzheimer’s Disease
Being Patient Facebook PageOur scientific understanding of — and society's response to — dementia are constantly evolving. When Alzheimer’s first came into public consciousness in 1906, attitudes...
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UK Dementia Research Institute’s Dr. Nir Grossman on Non-Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation and Memory
Being Patient Facebook PageAward-winning dementia researcher and educator Dr. Nir Grossman joins Being Patient Live Talks on Thursday, December 21st at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. PT to...
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Bill Sasse: An Insider’s Account of the Alzheimer’s Solanezumab Drug Trial
Being Patient Facebook PageThe process of finding new treatments for Alzheimer's disease is one of trial and error — and every "failed" trial generates invaluable new data...
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Dasha Kiper: Shedding Light on the Challenges of Dementia Caregiving Through Storytelling
Being Patient Facebook PageOn Thursday, February 8th, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, clinical psychologist, educator, and author Dasha Kiper joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss...
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