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🧠 Meet Michelle Tuinstra, a dedicated #educator and #caregiver who navigated the complex journey of #dementia with both her parents. Michelle shares how subtle signs, like her mother no longer wanting to read or talk on the phone, later made sense after a dementia #diagnosis. When her father faced similar challenges, a #memorycare facility provided him with support and therapy. Her advice? Educate yourself, be patient, and cherish the time you have with your loved ones. "They’re not with you forever, so love them and take the best care of them.” 💜 📢 Do you have a #JourneyToDiagnosis story to share? We’d love to hear it! Share in the comments or email lauren@beingpatient.com.

🐙 What happens when you give an octopus #psychedelic #drugs? Dr. Gül Dölen of University of California, Berkeley discusses her #research into #psychedelics and the #brain. 🔗 Here's what she found: https://lnkd.in/gTdR2pzu

This Friday, January 17th, at 11:30 PT/ 2:30 p.m. ET, Tufts University School of Medicine's Brent Forester joins #BrainTalks to discuss how #dementia can impact behavior and the importance of seeking a diagnosis. He’ll also discuss the connection between #depression and dementia.  RSVP to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJX4c7GV

🧠 Our Being Patient Trials Updates focus on the #research being done on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other forms of #dementia. Every quarter, you’ll get an update about the latest studies and trials that are recruiting — and most importantly, which piece of the puzzle all of the dementia drugs being tested are trying to solve. If you are interested in being added to our clinical trials quarterly update list, sign up for free here: https://buff.ly/4cTEGVO

🧠 Former clinical social worker Betsy Groves was no stranger to the power of advocacy. When she was diagnosed with #Alzheimers #disease, she knew it was important to share her story. In her #JourneyToDiagnosis, Betsy opens up about the emotional challenges of her diagnosis and how she’s using her voice to inspire hope and awareness for others facing something similar. She reflects on her career, her determination to remain independent, and the critical role of early detection in planning for the future. 🔗 Read more of her her inspiring story here: https://buff.ly/48TMLJa

🖥️ Children aren't the only ones who can benefit from screen time boundaries. 🤔 Researchers say parents who spend excessive time on screens might be encouraging similar habits in their children. 🔗 With that, there is a lot we can do to foster healthier screen habits through positive role-modeling. Here's more: https://buff.ly/40h4W7I

University of California, Berkeley's Dr. Gül Dölen joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss her latest research on psychedelics and the brain and its potential therapeutic applications.  Watch now! https://lnkd.in/ee8GPPtf

This #BrainTalk on the latest #psychedelics research from the University of California, Berkeley's Gül Dolen is today! We hope you can join us and let us know if you have any questions 🙌

🔥 Breathing in #wildfire smoke isn't just bad for the lungs. 🔗 Researchers have found it's also associated with a higher #risk of #dementia. Here's more from Being Patient's Simon Spichak: https://buff.ly/4aervhS

🧠 Meet Jim Hiatt, a 77-year-old former aviator whose #Alzheimers journey has been shaped by resilience, #clinicaltrials, and the support of his wife. Jim, who once flew planes and fixed them as a passionate aviator, now faces the daily challenges of #memoryloss and #cognitivedecline. 💉 Despite the difficulties, Jim remains determined to make the most of each day and hopes his participation in #clinicaltrials will help others navigating this #disease. 📢 Do you have a #JourneyToDiagnosis story to share? We’d love to hear it! Share in the comments or email lauren@beingpatient.com.