The relationship between a patient and their physician is built on trust, compassion, and vulnerability. It’s a bond formed during life’s most uncertain moments, when the healing presence of a caregiver becomes a source of hope and reassurance.
One day, Lance McNeel, now 68, realized he had no idea how to get back home after a quick drive. Soon after, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He sought out the most advanced treatment to slow the progression of his disease and landed at UTHealth Houston, where he has found hope.
For nearly four years, 29-year-old Kiara Bess battled strange, uncontrollable movements that slowly began to take over her body. The aspiring nurse and mother of two was able to manage her symptoms for a time, but in 2023, they became unbearable.