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Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

FromBrain & Life


Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

FromBrain & Life

ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with journalist and author Greg O’Brien about his new documentary Have You Heard About Greg, a film that chronicles his journey with Alzheimer’s. Greg shares how he feels the condition has affected his life, his family’s relationships with one another, and how his career as a journalist has influenced his experience with a chronic condition. Then, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. James Noble, neurologist and author of Navigating Life with Dementia from Brain & Life® Books. Dr. Noble discusses the differences between memory loss conditions and offers advice to those who may be experiencing symptoms.      Additional Resources:    https://www.hyhag.com/   https://onpluto.org/greg-obrien%E2%80%8B/   https://www.brainandlife.org/about-us/about-the-american-academy-of-neurology/patient-education-books/   https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/   https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/online-exclusives/strong-voices-6-ways-to-beat-the-heat/  https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/pets-may-be-good-for-brain-health   Social Media:    Guest: Greg O’Brien   Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD  
Released:
Aug 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? Brain & Life® from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more in the only podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Each week neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath speak with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions to educate and inspire you to maintain a healthy brain and a healthy you.