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I wanted to share with you an opportunity for those with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s to participate in a clinical trial in Medford. It is believed that the drug being studied may actually restore synaptic structures and functions damaged by Alzheimer’s, resulting in improved cognition and memory,...

A few weeks ago (2/9/16), I wrote about the power of music and how it activates all parts of the brain, unlike any other activity. I am thrilled to report that the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis will collaborate with the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) to conduct...

People suffering from dementia are losing many aspects of brain function that once came easily to them. They suffer from memory issues; they lose ability to process and convey their thoughts and feelings; they struggle with normal, everyday tasks. However, with all this loss, dementia patients can...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. Over 15 million Americans are acting as their unpaid caregivers, representing over 17 billion hours of care per year. It is projected that by 2050, over 13 million Americans will live with Alzheimer’s....

Music is profoundly connected to personal memories – it can catapult you back in time as though it were happening for the first time.  Not surprising when you understand that our brains are hard-wired to connect music with long-term memory. Because of how dementia attacks the brain, the most recent...

I came across this article in the Business Insider recently and it really resonated with me. My daughter is a neuroscience major, so I am immediately attracted to anything with the word “neuroscience” in it. The title speaks of increasing happiness, a subject that also always attracts my attention. According...