Join us for part 2 of BrainStorm’s interview with Dr. Brent Forester. MSc, Psychiatrist in Chief, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, and Director of Behavioral Health at Tufts Medical Center. Host Meryl Comer and Dr. Forester discuss the need for a change of mindset from the medical community and the public in general when it comes to dementia. Dr. Forester, author of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia, Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself, explains how countless families grappling with the complexities of caring for a parent with dementia find themselves frus ..read more

If you're facing the challenge of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. In this episode of BrainStorm Brent Forester, MD, MSc, Psychiatrist in Chief, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, and Director of Behavioral Health at Tufts Medical Center, discussed the complexity of dementia care and the importance of a holistic approach with host Meryl Comer. Dr. Forester, author of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia, everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself, provided crucial insight for effective management of behaviors, and tips to facilitate communication ..read more

Join us for part 2 of BrainStorm’s interview with Dr. Pierre Tariot, former Director for Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Co-Director of The International Alzheimer's Prevention Project. Host Meryl Comer and Dr. Tariot delve into the neuropsychiatric features of dementia and highlight advancements on how to manage these challenging symptoms and behaviors in order to keep a loved one at home. You won’t want to miss this episode. This episode is sponsored by Otsuka and Lundbeck. Support the show ..read more

By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 years of age or older, equating to over 71 million people. As the aging population grows, a shortage of neurologists and geriatric doctors puts early diagnosis in jeopardy. In this episode of BrainStorm Dr. Pierre Tariot, former Director for Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Co-Director of The International Alzheimer's Prevention Project discussed the challenges of diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease with a shortage of neurologists. Host Meryl Comer and Dr. Tariot, who has devoted his career to the care and study of people with or at risk for Alzheim ..read more

By 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 years of age or older, equating to over 71 million people. As the aging population grows, a shortage of neurologists and geriatric doctors grows. In this episode of BrainStorm Dr. Pierre Tariot, former Director for Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Co-Director of The International Alzheimer's Prevention Project discussed the challenges of diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease with a shortage of neurologists. Host Meryl Comer and Dr. Tariot, who has devoted his career to the care and study of people with or at risk for Alzheimer's disease, talk about th ..read more

In part two of our interview with Dr. Rudy Tanzi, host Meryl Comer, asked about the different brain health supplements currently on the market and their ability to increase cognitive longevity.  Dr. Tanzi, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, Director of The McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School also spoke about the role AI plays in accelerating clinical trials. You won’t want to miss part 2 of the interview! SHIELD - Sleep, Handle stress, Interact with others, Exercise, Learn ..read more

Brain health and lifestyle interventions play an important role in longevity.  Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit, Director of The McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, spoke with host Meryl Comer about the latest brain health research. Dr. Tanzi explains the tools for presymptomatic detection and the importance of early diagnosis. Listen as they discuss the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise, and what he’s learned about super agers. You won’t want to miss this epi ..read more

Advancements in science continue to bring us closer to the prevention of Alzheimer’s. In part 2 of a conversation with George Vradenburg, Chairman and Co-Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimers, and host Meryl Comer discuss the shift in the Alzheimer’s treatment paradigm that includes disease prevention through brain health. Medicine, along with a healthy lifestyle, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other diseases. Listen to their conversation about what the future holds on how to beat this disease.  Support the show ..read more

2023 has brought exciting research advances and brain health risk reduction in the fight against Alzheimer’s. George Vradenburg, Chairman and Co-Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer's, Chairman of The Global CEOi and Founding Chair with the World Economic Forum of the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative, spoke with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer about the advancements in Alzheimer’s prevention.  The push and commitment to get a vaccine, or immunotherapy intervention, on market by the end of the decade is changing the future of Alzheimer’s. Listen as George discusses the challenges ahead to make this fu ..read more

Lewy Body Dementia is the second most progressive form of dementia after Alzheimer's and impacts an estimated one million individuals in the United States. In part 2 of Meryl Comer’s interview with Mary Lou Falcone, author of “I Didn't See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia” they discuss Falcone’s very personal journey with her husband Nicky Zann who was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. She describes what prepared her for her caregiving role, and candidly offers advice to other caregivers on intimate issues that rarely get discussed. Falcone had vowed to never write a boo ..read more