Jenny Nordine: What You Need to Know About Driving and Dementia
Being Patient Facebook PageThis event has passed. You can read highlights from the interview and watch the YouTube recording of the talk here. On Friday, August 18th, at...
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Grassroots Solutions: Fighting Dementia Stigma in Communities of Color
Being Patient Facebook PageThis event has passed. You can read highlights from the interview and watch the YouTube recording of the talk here. On Thursday, August 24th, at...
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Magda Kaczmarska: The Science Behind Dance as Dementia Therapy
Being Patient Facebook PageThis event has passed. You can read highlights from the interview and watch the YouTube recording of the talk here. On Friday, August 25th, at...
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LuPita Gutierrez-Parker: On Life and Advocacy with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Being Patient Facebook PageOn Friday, September 15th at 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET, LuPita Gutierrez-Parker will join Being Patient Live Talks to share her experience living with...
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Marwan Sabbagh: Why is Dementia Misdiagnosis So Common?
Being Patient Facebook PageCatching and accurately identifying a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's or another form of dementia early can make all the difference in the world to...
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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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