Deborah Kan is a former executive producer with the Wall Street Journal. In 2017 she founded the website BeingPatient.com, a comprehensive website dedicated to Alzheimer's news, stories, and support.
This interview covers how Deborah sees the current world of Alzheimer's research and trends in brain health and wellness.
5:42 - Being Patient and how it serves people who are taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s
8:35 - Early signs of Alzheimer’s that are often overlooked
17:17 - How the dementia space is evolving with the rise in early diagnosis
20:25 - Why there are more women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s than men
26:09 - The importance of prevention over curing
31:04 - Functional medicine in Alzheimer’s treatment for the people who can’t wait for the science
37:10 - Education and prevention for Alzheimer’s that everyone needs
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