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Yvette Nicole Brown Shares What She’s Learned about Caregiving and Assisted Living

After a decade of caring for her father with Alzheimer’s disease, the Emmy-nominated actress opens up about the emotional toll of caregiving and why finding the right support is so important.

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Advocacy How Families Are Leading the Charge in Rare Disease Advocacy

Grassroots advocates work on a local level to make a difference in the lives of people with neurologic conditions.

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Safety Natural Disasters Can Be More Dangerous for People with Neurological Conditions—Here’s How You Can Prepare

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Caregiving Expert Tips for Moving a Loved One with Dementia into Your Home

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Brain Wonders Understanding Déjà Vu: Causes, Effects, and Its Link to Epilepsy

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Exercise How to Stay Hydrated and Safe in the Heat—Especially If You Have Multiple Sclerosis

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Advocacy Simple Ways to Get Started in Advocacy

From the Editor Ready to Roll

Preparing for whatever may come, from natural disasters to end-of-life care, can make a big impact on those with neurologic conditions.

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Medication How to Safely Manage Taking Multiple Medications

Pictures of You How a Brain Injury Survivor is Offering Others Help and Hope

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Ask Your Neurologist What Is Brain Fog?

Understanding the symptoms, causes, and effective treatment options.

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Wellness How Spiritual Care Is Changing the Lives of Neurology Patients

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Nutrition How Agriculture-Based Neighborhoods Boost Mental and Neurologic Health

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Speak Up In the Spotlight

A mother's experience with dementia inspires her daughter's play.

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Health Care Tips on How to Choose and Pay for In-Home Health Care

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Profiles Regaining Independence After a Rare Autoimmune Disorder Diagnosis

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