Brain Health
Virtual Reality and Reminiscence Therapy
New technology can make remembering a more enjoyable experience for people with dementia. Read More >>
Synching memories through sleep
New research has found making memories may be tied to the synchronization of brain waves and that age and dementia can slow those rhythms down.
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Friendships: the key to aging well
Northwestern University researchers have found a relationship between brain health and positive relationships in a study of social butterflies age 80 and older with sharp memories.
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A new approach for treating Parkinson’s psychosis
Recent findings offer more support for primavanserin, an antipsychotic that works more effectively than other widely-used drugs—and without the damaging side effects.
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LifeAssist joins trial for medication management, care coordination
The company's technology has been selected to participate in a Canadian project to study medication compliance and care coordination in home-based and long-term care patients.
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Post-traumatic stress, sleep and dementia
The connection between trauma and dementia is gaining in attention, but some researchers say sleep also is a crucial factor in how the brain deals with cellular degeneration.
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UC San Diego, IBM Watson team up to study mild cognitive impairment
The study will use sensors, wearables and even gut bacteria to study how seniors with mild cognitive impairment think and remember.
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iN2L hires gaming expert to lead product development
The Electronic Arts alumnus also brings healthcare technology development experience to the iN2L team.
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Using fingertip receptors to improve memory
By Patricia Derrick, Inventor, Brainpaths, LLC.
Repetitious sensory stimulation through finger tracings can improve memory and stregthen synapse connections. Braille-like textures and patterns allow residents to exercise their brains through their fingertips.
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