Dementia Matters

Neurologist and author Daniel Gibbs, PhD, joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, “A Tattoo on My Brain,” which details his journey from treating Alzheimer’s disease clinically for 25 years to being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Dr. Gibbs discusses early signs he experienced and daily life with the disease, as well as thoughts on the recent FDA-approved treatment aducanumab (marketed as Aduhelm). Guest: Daniel Gibbs, PhD, neurologist Episode Topics: What inspired the title of your book, “A Tattoo on the Brain”? 1:01 What were these early signs of Alzheimer's disease that you recognized in yourself? 3:42 What were your impressions of the clinic process, and where is there room for improvement? 8:08 Can you share your view on family history? 9:17 What do you say to people about direct-to-consumer genetic testing, both as a recipient and as a clinician? 10:57 Did knowing your risk of Alzheimer's disease help or harm you? 12:42 Did you find any habit difficult to incorpo