Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
To engage and include relatives living with early Alzheimer’s or dementia in family time, get them talking about their favorite memories from the past….
Robert Jacobs, professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester, takes a closer look at why memory slips can actually be…
Despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, jazz icon Tony Bennett’s passion for singing — and his ability to remember lyrics and to perform in front of…
A recent study shows that people with a stronger sense of purpose seem to recall their memories with more vivid details compared to those…
Studies have shown: Games can be good for the brain. Jigsaw, crosswords, and number puzzles have been found to improve cognitive function in older…
University of Montreal neuropsychology PhD student Émilie Delage, University of Quebec at Montreal professor of psychology and neuropsychology Isabelle Rouleau and University of Montreal…
To understand memory, we must understand the power and vulnerability of the brain. In Being Patient’s LiveTalk series, Lisa Genova, neuroscientist and author of Remember,…
Science supports the therapeutic power of horticultural therapy for dementia. A new study shows that horticultural therapy — the practice of interacting with plants…
Laurie Archbald-Pannone, associate professor of medicine and geriatrics at the University of Virginia, explores the difference between normal memory loss and more severe cognitive…
Dr. Eric B. Larson, a senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, discusses how meaningful the act of reminiscence can be for older…
During the coronavirus pandemic, residents in home care and long-term care facilities alike are experiencing immense feelings of isolation and loneliness. Isolation and loneliness…
Researchers may now be able to predict memory problems far in advance by identifying certain brain activity patterns. In a new study out of…