Being Patient with Deborah Kan
Sat Jan 17 2026
In this episode of Spotlight on Care, hosts Virginia Naeve and Steve O’Leary are joined by Deborah Kan, the founder of Being Patient , a leading digital resource for Alzheimer’s and dementia information. Drawing from her personal experience as a caregiver and her background as a journalist, Deborah explains how her platform serves as a comprehensive roadmap for families through three core pillars: demystifying complex research, hosting live "Brain Talks" with medical experts, and sharing authentic first-person stories to reduce stigma. The conversation also explores innovative tools available on the site, such as interactive diagnostic guides and AI-powered "Care Bots" designed to provide immediate support.
To learn more about Being Patient and access these resources, click on this link here: https://beingpatient.com/.
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In this episode of Spotlight on Care, hosts Virginia Naeve and Steve O’Leary are joined by Deborah Kan, the founder of Being Patient , a leading digital resource for Alzheimer’s and dementia information. Drawing from her personal experience as a caregiver and her background as a journalist, Deborah explains how her platform serves as a comprehensive roadmap for families through three core pillars: demystifying complex research, hosting live "Brain Talks" with medical experts, and sharing authentic first-person stories to reduce stigma. The conversation also explores innovative tools available on the site, such as interactive diagnostic guides and AI-powered "Care Bots" designed to provide immediate support. To learn more about Being Patient and access these resources, click on this link here: https://beingpatient.com/. Send us a text