November 7, 2023

Leigh Callahan, PhD – Breaking through the Silence and Stigma of Alzheimer’s (part 2)

Leigh Callahan, PhD – Breaking through the Silence and Stigma of Alzheimer’s (part 2)

About This Episode

In this episode of BrainStorm host Meryl Comer continues her care partner conversation with Leigh Callahan, a respected epidemiologist and researcher about her journey with her husband, Dr. John Winfield, a distinguished career as a researcher and rheumatologist until Alzheimer's changed everything. Listen as Dr. Callahan reflects on the challenges of managing his agitation and why she thinks the FDA needs to hear and consider the patient/caregiver perspective.

This episode is sponsored by Otsuka and Lundbeck.

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