LOGINGet Active for The Longest Day! Add a quick brain boosting exercise to your calendar this month that is good for brains everywhere! This Wednesday June 21st marks the Alzheimer's Association's annual The Longest Day event, which honors the work of caregivers, for whom every day is the longest day. Already taking part in The [...]
What Makes It Difficult to Age in Place with Dementia? New Study Sheds Light What: Although aging in place may be optimal, a variety of factors can make it quite difficult for individuals with memory challenge to remain at home. A small yet elegant study published this month in the Geriatric Nursing Journal explored the [...]
Study Suggests Worldwide Dementia Rates Declining, Perhaps Due to Lifestyle What: A recent review of epidemiological research on worldwide rates suggests a downward trend in the prevalence and incidence of dementia. Researchers used data from 14 large studies looking at the prevalence (9 studies) and incidence (5 studies) from Europe, Asia, the US and Africa. [...]
Dr. Green to Present at ICAA Pre Conference in Orlando, FL on Wednesday, October 11th. Beginning at 9am Dr. Green alongside panel experts Stacey Judge, Theresa Perry, Carol Cummings, Peggy Bargmann, Andrew Tubman will be speaking on Brain Health: The ROI of Cognitive Wellness in Active Aging. Click HERE for more information. Leading Age Annual Meeting [...]
Our Top Picks That Caught Our Eye Recently: 56-Year-Old Father of 5 Copes with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s by Helping Others | Brian Kursonis was working as a financial analyst managing 401ks in Charlotte, North Carolina, last year when things started to seem fuzzy. He was at his desk reviewing spreadsheets when he thought maybe he’d fallen asleep. | [...]
Your Invitation to Connect with Us! Join One of Our FREE Webinars! Learn Why Our TBH Social-Based Brain Training Programs Are Right For You Date: June 26th Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET Click HERE to register Date: August 17th Time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm ET Click HERE to register Date: September [...]
Tell A Story! Here is a fun, fast-paced, group memory workout adapted from our TBH MEMORY Toolkit. This activity teaches Storytelling, a complex verbal association strategy shown to improve learning and recall. Time 15 minutes You Will Need Flip chart or white board, markers, stopwatch or timer Cognitive Skills Worked Attention, verbal skills, memory, reasoning [...]
Think fast – can you tell me what it is about brain health that really worries most of your clients? If you answered forgetting things, you would be right. A recent AARP survey found that about 45% of adults 65 years and older complained of a decreased ability to remember things (AARP 2015). Without [...]
"Welcome to the Brain Age!" Greenwich Commission on Aging Lecture Series to Feature Dr. Green on June 8th. Dr. Green will deliver a keynote address for the Commission's Successful Aging series at the Greenwich Library, followed by a book signing. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Open to the public. Contact info@totalbrainhealth.com for more information. Dr. Green to [...]
Our Top Picks That Caught Our Eye Recently: 1st Woman to Officially Run the Boston Marathon does it again - 50 Years Later | Kathrine Switzer ran in same bib number an official tried to rip off her in 1967. | (Source: CNN | Author: Emanuella Grinberg). Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: What Do We Know & What to [...]
