Are humans hard wired for inattention? What can we learn from distraction? When we lack focus, is it from boredom? Do we have too many tasks taking our time or is it a lack of understanding? Paying close attention to what we are doing is like shining a spot light …
How can we keep our brains healthy and sustain cognitive growth? Do our brains have an expiration date? Are we all bound for cognitive decline? Dr. Andrew Budson from Boston University and Dr. Christy Tangney with Rush University say absolutely not! On this episode of The Afterword, Andrew and Christy discuss memory, dementia, …
How does creative storytelling improve the lives of people with dementia? Dr. Jennifer Bute, Louise Morse and Jordan Gross join Amy and Holland for an encouraging conversation about how stories and thoughtful words can bring hope to people living with dementia. Our guests explain that how we view these life-changing circumstances often determines …