What to consider after a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia
Dementia diagnoses can be scary for everyone involved. Here are some things to consider after a loved one gets the news.
Setting the record straight about assessments
Dr. William Perry sets the record straight about the power and value of neurocognitive testing and assessments.
Fox still educating, inspiring about Parkinson’s Disease
30 years after Parkinson’s diagnosis, beloved actor Michael J. Fox continues to educate the public and lead by example.
Understanding Conditions of Aging, Frontotemporal Dementia
Actor Bruce Willis is grappling with a condition called Frontotemporal Dementia. In this Q&A, Dr. Andrew Budson explains what it is.
Pieces of Her
Dementia is difficult for everyone. In this essay, author Alex Woodard describes his family’s unique struggle.
Understanding neuroplasticity and how brains adapt
In this Q&A, a companion piece to Helen Santoro’s feature, Dr. Erin Bigler talks about adaptability and the future of brain science.
Her plastic brain
Author Helen Santoro has a giant hole in her brain. Discovering how her brain has adapted has been an ongoing journey.
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Welcome to BrainWise
BrainWise, a magazine from NAN, aims to make brain science approachable to a broad audience of readers from all walks of life.