Conversations about cognitive impairment can feel confusing and hard to navigate. You may notice small changes and not know whether to bring it up, how to bring it up, or what the “right” approach is without causing fear, defensiveness, or shame. Dr. Dani Cabral is a neurologist and psychiatrist with more than 15 years of experience in Alzheimer’s care and clinical research. She founded BrainLove after seeing how the traditional health care system often fails to give patients and families the time, support, and individualized care they need. Through BrainLove, Cabral is working to transform the narrative on Alzheimer’s and related diseases by combining cutting-edge medical care, accessible education, and trusted resources to help families move forward with more clarity and a sense of possibility. Drawing on her background in both neurology and psychiatry, as well as early experience in hospice dementia care, Cabral brings a whole-person approach that addresses not only the biology of cognitive decline, but also the emotional, psychological, and practical realities families face.In this interview with Being Patient’s Mark Niu, Cabral emphasizes that conversations about cognitive changes should begin gently and without assumptions, focusing on curiosity rather than confrontation. She highlights the importance of involving family members early, addressing safety concerns before they become crises, and recognizing that cognitive decline is not always straightforward or caused by one condition alone. --- If you loved watching 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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