Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at an exciting breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease being pioneered by neurosurgeon Ali Rezai!
How the Hospital System is Failing When it Comes to Cognitive Issues
Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares how hospitals and medical providers could give better care to those with cognitive issues.
2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman, and Michael Ellenbogen.
Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286
VIDEO - Dementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogen returns to discuss living with the disease, and his work raising awareness around the world.
Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate of Alzheimer’s in the Down Syndrome community.
The State of Alzheimer’s Research, with Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Marcia Ratner & Dr. James Hendrix discuss recent developments in Alzheimer’s research.
CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses the possible connections between sports-related CTE and dementia.
How Google Could Help People Living with Dementia
Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares ways he thinks Google could improve their Home and Home Mini to help those with different brains.
Woman Volunteers At Care Home To Be Near Dad With Alzheimer’s During COVID-19
(VIDEO - 1min 7sec) Nina Ambrose decided to volunteer at a care home to see her father, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, during COVID-19 pandemic.
Are You Or Your Elder Loved One Willing To Plan For The Long-Term?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the need for long-term care planning for elder loved ones.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Michael Ellenbogen discusses the importance of Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy.
When Is It Time to Become the Guardian of your Aging Parent?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM offers tips for navigating the complex and difficult decisions over claiming guardianship of a parent.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Advocare's Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM highlights important questions for dementia and Alzheimer's caregivers to ask in preparation.
Is Your Client’s Mental Capacity Affecting Their Decision-Making Abilities?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the challenges in gauging mental capacity when making decisions.
Ageless Aging: Lifelong Health for Brain & Body, with Maddy Dychtwald | EDB 213
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) AgeWave co-founder Maddy Dychtwald shares healthy aging tips for brain and body.
The Other CTE: Toxicants & Your Brain, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 207
(VIDEO - 24 mins) World-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist Dr. Marcia Ratner discusses "the other CTE": Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy.
Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus
A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different brains.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Honors Friend With Down Syndrome
(3min 41sec) In this episode: a student with dyslexia becomes empowered by a science project, a special olympics athlete with Down syndrome has a special bond with The Rock, and more!
Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s
(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a high school wrestler with Down syndrome teaches his team lessons that go beyond the mat, Ozzy Osbourne opens up about Parkinson’s, and more!
Chronic “Toxic” Encephalopathy: The Other CTE
Marcia H. Ratner PhD, DABT discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy, a lesser discussed form of CTE.
New Treatment Clears Alzheimer’s Plaque In Mice
Scientists have partially cleared clumps of proteins that have been known to be harmful to brain activity in mice using only light and sound.
Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…
Nascar’s First Driver With Autism
(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns about autism, a library creates a care-kit for Alzheimer’s caregivers, we meet the first Nascar driver on the spectrum, and more!
Woman with Parkinson’s Surprised With a Service Dog on Good Morning America – W.I.N.
(VIDEO - 3 min 38 sec) In this episode: we meet an improv group made entirely of performers with Down syndrome, a woman with Parkinson’s was surprised with a service dog on Good Morning America, and more!
New Alzheimer’s Study Explores Neuroinflammation and How to Possibly Prevent it
A new study may shed a new light on the process of brain tissue inflammation and how to prevent it, which in turn help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 145
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., and discusses how the greatest minds today are uniting to end Alzheimer's and dementia.
