Focusing on brain health and cognitive fitness, this category covers topics on nutrition, mental exercises, and overall wellness for aging individuals.
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Aug. 9, 2022
The Social Brain with Drs. Xiaosi Gu & Daniela Schiller
I talk with Drs. Xiaosi Gu and Daniela Schiller about The Social Brain app, which is an exciting new app that gives users the opportunity to be part of cutting edge social neuroscience experiments. The app was developed to assess our social cognition and how that relatesto mental health. Today's podcast was a bit different than other podcasts in that my guests are going to ask you to participate in a cutting edge social neuroscience experiment. The App is available in both IOS and Android format...
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June 23, 2022
Angie Johnson, PhD - How Smart is Your Dog
Angie Johnson,PhD and I talk about the relationship of humans and dogs, comparing learning ability in children and dogs, anthropomorphizing our pets and how dogs respond to our cues. Link to the Canine Cognition Center at Boston College https://sites.bc.edu/doglab/
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March 17, 2022
Alzheimer's Association with David Chaves Lopez
David Chaves Lopez Bio and Transcript David and I talk about Alzheimer's Disease and how it effects both the caregiver and the patient. We talk about the many free resources that are available from the Alzheimer's organization and what you can do to help. Essential listening for those who have a loved one suffering from this disease.
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Feb. 24, 2022
Advice for Seniors with Channe Fodeman, MSW, LCSW
Channe Foderman, MSW, LCSW bio and transcript We talk with Channe about senior living residences for a loved one and for oneself, about driving safety and when it's time to give up the car, about senior safety in the home and about living an active, commited and fulfilled life. But there's so much more to talk about - relationship with adult children, about depression and loneliness, ad about storytelling. Channe will be back in about a month to talk about these subject and more so stay tuned.