Being Patient

Aug 14 2023 99 ep. 32 mins 253
Being Patient Podcast artwork

Being Patient's founder Deborah Kan resigned from her job as Executive Producer at the Wall Street Journal to redesign reporting on health, after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In the Being Patient Podcast, we examine the latest research on the prevention, treatment and care of the disease from the patient’s point of view. We give patients and carers the tools to map the landscape of the disease and go straight to the expert community to get the answers they want to know. We aim to elevate the patient’s voice in important conversations and help researchers understand their patient communities. Make sure to go to http://beingpatient.com/ to receive our latest news and updates.

  Health & Fitness
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Understanding Your Metabolism For Better Brain Health LiveTalk Being Patient (1)

Aug 14 2023 48 mins  
Being Patient speaks with Benjamin Bikman, professor of cell biology and physiology at Brigham Young University, about the complex processes of our metabolism, and how metabolic health plays a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and our brain health.

A Former Prosecutor’s Journey With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Jun 13 2022 32 mins  
Former trial attorney Dale Rivard, 64, shares his story of living fully with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

Managing Speech Impairment in Dementia | LiveTalk | Being Patient

Mar 09 2021 32 mins  
Being Patient sits down with speech-language pathologist Vicky Fukuhara to discuss the symptoms of language impairment in dementia and how speech therapy may help people cope with their decline in communication abilities. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider do

An Inside Look at Cassava's Experimental Alzheimer's Drug | BrainTalk | Being Patient

Mar 09 2021 53 mins  
Being Patient speaks with President and CEO of Cassava Sciences Remi Barbier about the company's development of an investigational Alzheimer's drug called simufilam, and how scientists are diversifying their approach in finding an effective treatment for the disease. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team

Frontotemporal Dementia at the Age of 29 | BrainTalk | Being Patient

Mar 09 2021 41 mins  
Being Patient speaks with Dawn Kirby about the journey of caregiving for her daughter who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 29 years old. Dr. Brad Dickerson, director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, joins us to discuss the diagnostic process and treatment of the brain disorder. We rely on donations to bring you the latest researc

Designing a Safe Living Space For a Loved One With Dementia | LiveTalk | Being Patient

Mar 09 2021 20 mins  
Being Patient speaks with Grant Warner, principal at HKS Architects, about ways to modify a home environment and installations available to create a safe living space for a loved one with dementia. For more about Aging-in-Place certified contractors, visit the website of the National Association of Home Builders: https://www.nahb.org/education-and-ev...​ We rely on donations to

Caregiver Strategies To Manage the Feeding Difficulties of Dementia | LiveTalk | Being Patient

Feb 21 2021 35 mins  
Nicole Rogus-Pulia, a speech-language pathologist and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discussed the symptoms of eating and swallowing difficulties in dementia, and caregiver strategies to help a loved one dine with dignity. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team o

A Hollywood Duo's Mission To Fight Alzheimer's | Being Patient | LiveTalk

Feb 21 2021 35 mins  
Husband and wife celebrities Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen shared insights about how Alzheimer’s has touched their personal lives and their work in raising awareness about the disease through their nonprofit organization HFC. For more information about HFC: https://wearehfc.org/​ We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to s

Understanding The Stages of Dementia | LiveTalk | Being Patient

Feb 21 2021 31 mins  
Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Health System / Memory & Aging Program, spoke about the common symptoms of dementia in the early, middle and late stages of disease. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support of our mission of giving p

Antipsychotics And Managing Dementia Symptoms | LiveTalk

Feb 08 2021 24 mins  
Dr. Dylan Wint of the Cleveland Clinic discussed the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia such as psychosis, aggression and depression, as well as the risks and benefits of different treatment options. We rely on donations to bring you the latest research on dementia and brain health and to support our amazing team of independent journalists. Please consider donating to support