Honoring Neurology Heroes on the Front Lines
June/July 2020
Managing Anxiety in the Face of a Pandemic
Dealing with a chronic neurologic condition is often stressful. In the age of COVID-19, managing anxiety may require extra measures. Here's what doctors recommend and how patients are responding.
Neurologists and Patients Weigh In on How We Can Heal Together
With restrictions loosening, people want to know how to move forward as individuals and as a society. Patients and neurologists offer some ideas.
Feel the Love
We dedicate this issue to our readers and to the health care workers who are risking their lives to keep us all safe and healthy.
How to Eat Right and Shop Safely During a Pandemic
8 Ways to Stay Active at Home
How Practicing Mindfulness Can Ease Stress
Stay Connected to Family Members with Dementia During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has made caring for people with dementia especially challenging. Whether you take care of a family member at home or connect with relatives in a nursing home, these tips may ease the burden.
How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout During a Pandemic
Four tips to help caregivers take time for themselves while taking care of others.
What to Do if a Loved One with Dementia Contracts COVID-19
How Does COVID-19 Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?
Making the Most of Virtual Doctor Visits
As telehealth replaces many face-to-face appointments because of COVID-19, we asked neurologists how patients can best utilize every call.
Parkinson’s Disease Won’t Extinguish This Firefighter’s Passion
Even during the COVID-19 crisis, Cat Renar hasn't let Parkinson's disease get in the way of her dedication to her work.
The Power of Poetry
A husband and wife put pen to paper to cope with the double whammy of dementia and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letters to the Editor: June/July 2020
Readers respond to previous issues of Brain & Life.