On August 28, 2025, Stanford’s CurePSP Center for Care and Brain Support Network co-hosted a webinar providing an overview of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD).
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Ambiguous Loss and Anticipatory Grief – Webinar Notes
Dr. Nicole Reidy
In early August 2025, CurePSP hosted a webinar with Dr. Nicole Reidy, a clinical social worker, on the important and under-discussed topics of ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief. While the talk was aimed at caregivers of those with PSP, CBD, and MSA (under the “CurePSP umbrella”), everyone challenged by uncertainty and ongoing loss will find this talk of interest.
Dealing with Ambiguous Loss – Dan’s Example
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Ambiguous loss is a type of grief common among caregivers: your loved one is physically present but psychologically absent. The term was coined decades ago by Pauline Boss, PhD. She noted that this loss lacks clarity or closure because the loved one is still alive.
PSP and CBD Overview – Webinar – August 28, 2025
Niyatee Samudra, MD
Join our webinar about how progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) are diagnosed, the most common symptoms, and how these symptoms can be treated.
Thursday, August 28, 3-4:30pm PT
Stanford Researcher Speaks to Local CBS Support Group
Ze Yang, PhD
Stanford’s Ze Yang, PhD, joined the Brain Support Network local CBS/CBD support group on Sunday, February 9, 2025, where he talked about corticobasal syndrome (CBS) research. Dr. Yang is trying to identify a blood biomarker for CBS, which would be used to accurately diagnose the disorder in a living person. Currently, there are no biomarkers for this rare disorder. A diagnosis is only possible through brain donation.