Journey to Diagnosis is a Being Patient series sponsored by Eisai. As with all of our reporting, the sponsor has no role in choosing guests, shaping questions, or reviewing content before publication.Eisai: https://www.eisai.com/index.htmlJourney to Diagnosis: https://beingpatient.com/journey-to-diagnosis/Scott Redfern first noticed cognitive changes in his mid-50s, when he began struggling to find words during stressful meetings and conversations at work. Because Alzheimer’s disease ran in his family, he sought medical guidance, but early cognitive testing and an MRI did not provide clear answers. After advocating for further evaluation, an amyloid PET scan confirmed amyloid buildup in his brain. Redfern, now 62, has since retired and is receiving Leqembi, also known as lecanemab, an anti-amyloid treatment approved for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.In this conversation with Being Patient’s Mark Niu, Redfern discusses the emotional impact of his diagnosis, the importance of finding compassionate care, and why patients may need to advocate for themselves when they know something is wrong. He also shares how writing his Substack newsletter “I’m Still Me,” volunteering, hiking, and staying connected with friends have helped him preserve his sense of identity. His message to others experiencing cognitive changes is that seeking answers early can provide access to treatment, support, and more time to plan how they want to live.----If you loved 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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