How can we best compassionately relate to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? Is there more to the mind than just the brain? On this episode of Mind Matters News, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor interviews Dr. Stephen Post. They discuss topics such as memory, consciousness, medical ethics, and the care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Post emphasizes the importance of treating deeply forgetful people with dignity and recognizing their symbolic rationality. They also touch on the concept of paradoxical lucidity and the relationship between the mind and the brain. The conversation delves into the ethical implications of assisted suicide and the role of the medical profession in such practices. Dr. Post highlights the need for respecting individual conscience and the potential consequences of disregarding it. Also highlighted is Dr. Post’s book Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People.

Additional Resources

• Dr. Stephen Post’s Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People