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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Interactive Learning Guides
Alzheimer's is an evolving field of study. To keep up with the most recent and credible scientific findings, check out Being Patient's free guides on the science, research, prevention, and caregiving for the disease.
55+ Million
people are currently living with dementia worldwide
10+
years may pass before Alzheimer's pathology becomes symptomatic
1 in 4
People in their 80s are living with dementia (NIH)
7
drugs have been FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer's symptoms or pathology
Courses
As an Alzheimer's daughter, I've seen firsthand how this disease changes lives, and how much misinformation and stigma there is around it. We've created these free learning resources to empower anyone who wants to know more about Alzheimer’s from leading experts — including patients and caregivers.
Deborah Kan, Founder of Being Patient
Prevention
Science-backed ways to protect your brain.
Treatments and trials
Take part in the research to detect, prevent, and treat dementia.
Patients & Caregivers
Resources to better manage dementia and improve quality of life.
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Different Dementias
The latest studies and innovations in Alzheimer's and dementia research.
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Different Dementias
Dementia is the general term for loss of cognitive function to the point it interferes with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia but it is important to understand characteristics and symptoms of different dementias to get an accurate diagnosis. Here you will learn about symptoms, diagnosis and look at different dementia from patient perspectives.
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Understand the four leading theories about what causes Alzheimer's disease.
All you need to know about one of the most common forms of dementia.
What Is Lewy Body Dementia
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All you need to know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
The Science of Alzheimer's
What Is Frontotemporal Dementia
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Monoclonal Antibodies For Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn about new Alzheimer’s treatments with this guide on monoclonal antibody drugs
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All you need to know Vascular dementia
Vascular Dementia
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How Alzheimer's progresses and what you should do at each stage.
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The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's
All you need to know about one of the most common forms of dementia.
What Is Lewy Body Dementia
GET THE GUIDE
All you need to know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
What Is Frontotemporal Dementia
Understand the four leadig theories about what causes Alzheimer's disease.
GET THE GUIDE
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Eveything you need to know about Mild Cognitive Impairment
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How Alzheimer's progresses and what you should do at each stage.
What is MCI?
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Everything you need to know about CTE
What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
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The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's
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Monoclonal Antibodies For Alzheimer’s Disease
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All you need to know about one of the most common forms of dementia.
Learn about new Alzheimer’s treatments with this guide on monoclonal antibody drugs
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GET THE GUIDE
GET THE GUIDE
All you need to know Vascular dementia
Vascular Dementia
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All you need to know Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
GET THE GUIDE
What Is Frontotemporal Dementia
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All you need to know Vascular dementia
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Vascular Dementia
What Is Lewy Body Dementia
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Prevention Courses
Science-backed ways to protect our brains.
Effective exercises to boost brain health.
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Brain Health and Exercise
Science-backed ways to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
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12 Ways to Help Prevent or Delay Dementia
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How sleep can make you think and live better.
Brain Health and Sleep
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We explore the significant impact of diet on brain health,
Brain Health and Diet
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Treatments and trials
The current status and scientific principles behind treatments and trials for Alzheimer's and dementias.
Learn what goes on if you join a clinical trial for Alzheimer's and dementia, and what to consider before doing so.
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Clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease
Learn about the latest treatments for Alzheimer's, which promise to directly tackle the mechanism of the disease.
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Monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s disease
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The arguments for and against getting a genetic test, and what you can do with that information.
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Genetic testing for Alzheimer's
Caregiving Courses
Expert sharing and caregiver perspectives about caring for someone with Alzheimer's and dementias.
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Learn the essential knowledge for supporting a loved one with advanced dementia
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Supporting a Loved One With Advanced Dementia
Learn how to navigate behavioral challenges in dementia caregiving.
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Challenging Behaviors & Dementia
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Learn when to Stop Driving with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's and Driving
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Learn the impact of music on the brain
Connecting through Music in Dementia Care
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Learn the expert-vetted ways to manage chronic pain in dementia
Dementia & Chronic Pain
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How dementia diagnosis works and its different phases.
Diagnosing Dementia
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Learn what to do at the final stage of Alzheimer’s
The Final Stage of Alzheimer's
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Caregiving Courses
Science-backed ways to protect our brains.
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Learn the essential knowledge for supporting a loved one with advanced dementia
larn now
Supporting a Loved Ones With Advanced Dementia
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Learn how to navigate behavioral challenges in dementia caregiving.
learn now
Challenging Behaviors & Dementia
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Learn the expert-vetted ways to manage chronic pain in dementia
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Dementia & Chronic Pain
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Caregiving Courses
Science-backed ways to protect our brains.
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Learn the essential knowledge for supporting a loved one with advanced dementia
larn now
Supporting a Loved Ones With Advanced Dementia
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Learn how to navigate behavioral challenges in dementia caregiving.
learn now
Challenging Behaviors & Dementia
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Learn the expert-vetted ways to manage chronic pain in dementia
CoMing soon
Dementia & Chronic Pain
CoMing s oon
CoMing s oon