Dementia and Brain Health
We discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food – introduced by Debbie Howard. Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women’s brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer’s risk.…
This was our tenth CES 2025 highlights show. This time we focused on brain health. Amir Bozorgzadeh introduced Enhanced VR, a cognitive training app that uses VR to improve attention and concentration, and Cogniclear VR, a cognitive screening tool. Enhanced VR has shown therapeutic benefits in ADHD, mild cognitive impairment, and emotional regulation. Monique Andrews,…
Ray Gordon presented an article on a new adaptive deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s, which uses personalized feedback to optimize patient care. Debbie Howard shared a New York Times article on 10 brain-healthy habits, emphasizing the importance of wearing helmets, protecting hearing and breathing, and maintaining oral hygiene. Elizabeth Magayon Fleury discussed the future…
In our April 8, 2025 episode, we discussed the impact of retirement on brain health, emphasizing the importance of planning, socializing, finding purpose, and engaging in new activities to mitigate cognitive decline. Debbie Howard highlighted a New York Times article on retirement’s cognitive effects, noting that retirement can lead to decline but also presents opportunities…
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities ScienceAlert 3-23-25 Parkinson’s Gut Bacteria Link Suggests an Unexpected, Simple Treatment by Tessa Koumoundouros https://www.sciencealert.com/parkinsons-gut-bacteria-link-suggests-an-unexpected-simple-treatment Natasha McBride Gut and Psychology Syndrome: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/978904.Gut_and_Psychology_Syndrome Humanitude Training We mentioned the CES 2025 Highlights Nutrition show coming up 3-27-25. Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and Former Pratt Institute Grad School…
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Forbes 2-26-25 Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression by Tom Chiodo https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchiodo/2025/02/26/robotic-pets-can-dramatically-improve-the-lives-of-older-adults-with-dementia-and-depression/ Ray Gordon mentioned seeing Sony’s aibo dog 20 years ago in an Economist Group meeting in Japan. “Beginning in 2021, Capital Caring Health, a non-profit hospice and palliative…
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning AARP updated 1-16-25 Sneaky Retirement Expenses Discussion Best Budgeting Apps Kanopy – for free streaming film through the public library Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Vox 2-3-25 Spare Bedrooms Are America’s next Housing Market by Rachel Cohen Apple Access A few…
Our CES 2025 highlights shows continued with this third episode featuring caregiver-friendly products for aging adults. Ted Fischer from Ageless Innovation discussed their Joy for All brand, which includes robotic pets and games designed to combat loneliness and isolation. They introduced a new game for CES 2025 – Yahtzee Slots. Lisa Lavin from Ōmcare introduced…
This episode continued our CES 2025 Highlights with part 2. Kota Ageiwa of Thinkie Inc. discussed the development and testing of their Android / iOS app, which, with a brain activity sensor, uses neurofeedback to improve cognitive function. Bryce Folsom of eLife Health introduced a system that integrates health information into driver’s licenses for faster…
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities McKnights Senior Living 1-17-25 Senior Living Can Put Pandemic Recovery Behind It as Occupancy Rates Reach New Highs by Kimberly Bonvissuto Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International McKnights 1-6-25 Investing in America’s Invisible Healthcare Workforce — Family Caregivers by Jason Resendez Jason Resendez is the President and CEO…
