10/14/2026
Watching someone you love experience changes in their memory, movement, independence, or ability to do the things they once loved can be heartbreaking.
And for families, it can sometimes feel like every conversation is about managing the next symptom rather than talking about what may be coming next in medicine.
On Wednesday, October 14, I’m inviting my longtime friend Dr. Susan Ashley to join me for a special Compass Care Facebook Live conversation about an area of emerging neurological research: FGF-1 (fibroblast growth factor 1).
Dr. Ashley will help us understand:
🧠 What FGF-1 is and why researchers are interested in it
🧠 The concepts of neurogenesis and angiogenesis
🧠 Why FGF-1 is being investigated in neurological conditions
🧠 What she has observed in her own clinical experience
🧠 What “investigational” treatment actually means
🧠 Who may—or may not—be an appropriate candidate
🧠 Questions patients and families should ask when considering experimental or investigational treatments
Most importantly, this will be a conversation where families can ask questions.
At Compass Care, I spend a lot of time with families facing dementia, Parkinson’s and other conditions that can change nearly every aspect of daily life. I know how desperately families want good information—and how important it is to understand both the possibilities and the limitations of emerging treatments.
This conversation isn't about promising a cure. It's about learning, asking questions, and understanding what is being explored.
❤️ If someone you love is living with Parkinson’s, dementia, MS, or another neurological condition, I hope you'll join us.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
🎥 LIVE on the Compass Care page
🎙️ Jessica Yaeger, Compass Care, with Dr. Susan Ashley
Bring your questions. Share this with a family who may need the information. And come learn with us.
Compass Care
Right care. Right time. Compassion every step of the way.
This program is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. FGF-1 is investigational for the uses discussed. Individual results cannot be predicted, and viewers should discuss medical decisions with their qualified healthcare providers.