This interview is brought to you in partnership with Eisai and is part of the Journey to Diagnosis series.Eisai: https://www.eisai.com/index.htmlJourney to Diagnosis: https://beingpatient.com/journey-to-diagnosis/Bob Ehlers was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at 58 and has since become an advocate for early diagnosis, clinical trial participation, and using technology to support people living with neurocognitive conditions.Ehlers was a vice president of product management in the semiconductor software industry when he first began noticing memory changes, including getting lost on a familiar bike ride home and forgetting a full week of work meetings. He was one of the early participants in the Clarity AD clinical trial of lecanemab. Now living in Arizona, Ehlers continues to use his background in technology and business to support others, mentoring entrepreneurs and developing Conexo Casa, a nonprofit focused on making technology more accessible for people living with neurocognitive conditions.In this conversation with Being Patient’s Mark Niu, Ehlers reflects on the emotional weight of diagnosis, his experience joining a clinical trial, and the importance of getting answers early. He also discusses how music, AI, and staying active have helped him maintain purpose after diagnosis. ---If you loved listening to this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer’s coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/Follow Being Patient: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Being_Patient_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingpatientvoices/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/being-patientBeing Patient is an editorially independent journalism outlet for news and reporting about brain health, cognitive science, and neurodegenerative diseases. In our Live Talk series on Facebook, former Wall Street Journal Editor and founder of Being Patient, Deborah Kan, interviews brain health experts and people living with dementia. Check out our latest Live Talks: https://beingpatient.com/live-talks/

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