We talk to Dr. Bruce Miller, head of the Global Brain Health Institute at UCSF and a world-renowned expert on how dementia alters behavior…
Research shows that smoking is a risk factor for dementia, but the good news is that giving up smoking could help reduce this risk….
Dr. Douglas Feinstein shares his team’s research into the link between alcohol consumption and brain health. Is drinking alcohol ever a good idea for…
People living with dementia share their perspectives on seeking companionship following a diagnosis. When Scott Drevs signed up for the dating site Zoosk in…
Dementia patients exhibiting signs of delirium may actually be suffering without being able to explain their pain, according to a new study from researchers…
We all know that exercising and eating right is important to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, which strike older people in…
Imagine your doctor telling you have Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. Then, imagine being told, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing we can…
Families share stories of their loved ones’ experiences with homelessness and dementia. When Heather Oglesby pulled up to a homeless shelter in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,…
How many hits can a person take before a blow to the head translates to damage that mimics dementia? Just one, according to new…
We know that as much as 50 percent of dementia patients experience regular pain. But does providing a common painkiller help or hurt patients?…
We’ve all felt the temporary effects of stress: a racing heart, sweaty palms, a sinking feeling in your stomach. For the most part, these…
When your loved one gets a dementia diagnosis, you probably know that you should start getting their affairs in order. Your doctor may talk…
With a bullet in her gut, her voice choked with pain, Dee Hill pleaded with the 911 dispatcher for help. “My husband accidentally shot…
Scientists found that deposits of fat and calcium under the retina could be indicators of Alzheimer’s. Is the health of the brain reflected in…
As part of the Being Patient brain experts Live Talk series, our editor in chief Deborah Kan sat down with UCSF’s Dr. Ed Blonz,…