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Deborah Kan
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Founder and Executive Editor, Being Patient
Hong Kong, San Francisco
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Gaming , Masculinity, entertainment current events, Sports , Cryptocurrency , Startups , Gadgets, Politics
Content
By Deborah Kan Verified| Being Patient Verified Hardly a week goes by when I don’t receive an email or a call from a friend whose parent has just gotten an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. This past week, I heard from a close friend and her sister, who called to ask for my opinion about what they should do. Their mom had just been diagnosed with an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. My friend sent me her mom’s official diagnosis which made the following points:The score for her MMSE cognitive test was in the “possible early Alzheimer’s” range.
By Deborah Kan Verified| Being Patient Verified Deborah Kan reports from the ground at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference in Madrid, Spain. Would you want to know if you were on the road to Alzheimer’s 20 years before you have any memory loss?
By Deborah Kan Verified| Being Patient Verified Anosognosia, a condition where a person is cognitively unaware of their own sickness, can delay diagnosis and treatment. It can also have a significant impact on caregivers and families. Dr. Catherine Madison at California Pacific Center weighs in. Over 80 percent of people living with Alzheimer’s disease are unable to recognize their own cognitive decline, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Company Info
Being Patient
Being Patient is a news and community platform dedicated to patient-centered health journalism, focusing primarily on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Founded in 2017 by Deborah Kan, the organization aims to provide clear and reliable information for patients and caregivers, drawing from Kan's personal experience with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis. The platform offers investigative journalism on Alzheimer’s research, clinical trials, and caregiving strategies. It features community engagement initiatives like BrainTalks, which are live discussions with experts, and video content that includes interviews with researchers and clinicians. Additionally, Being Patient provides educational resources that translate scientific findings into practical insights for those affected by dementia. The organization emphasizes editorial independence, ensuring that its content prioritizes patient needs without commercial bias.
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Founded: 2017