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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...
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Cover image - 2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates, with JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman & more | EDB 313

2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313

VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from...
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Cover image - The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise, Shawn Smith & more | EDB 300

The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300

VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates...
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Cover image - Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286

Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286

VIDEO - Dementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogen returns to discuss living with the...
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Cover image - The State of Alzheimer's Research, with Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255

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...
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Cover image - CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243

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...
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How Google Could Help People Living with Dementia

Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares ways he thinks Google could improve their Home and...
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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...
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Cover image - Dementia & Alzheimer's Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Michael Ellenbogen discusses the importance of Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy....
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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...
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Is Your Client’s Mental Capacity Affecting Their Decision-Making Abilities?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the challenges in gauging mental capacity when making...
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Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol

(VIDEO - 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a boy with Down syndrome...
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Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding

(VIDEO - 3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more...
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Optimizing the Aging Brain, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 144

(27 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and...
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College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn...
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A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog

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How One Community Is Helping a Girl with Apraxia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: robotic pets help those with dementia, A&E...
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The Next Generation of Concussion Research, with SIVOTEC Analytics’ Pete Martinez | EDB 137

(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Pete Martinez, the CEO...
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14 Year Old Girl Develops Alzheimer’s App – Week in Neurodiversity (2/24/18)

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a student with autism leads a yoga...
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The Link Between Concussions, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia, with Seth Keller, M.D. | EDB 116

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Seth Keller, M.D.. Dr. Keller...
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Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man from Portland is running a...
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The Benefits of Music for Therapy and the Neurodiverse

Martha Summa discusses the important role music can play in therapy for the neurodiverse,...
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BU Researchers hope to spur brain cell growth in patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Boston University researching protein to help Alzheimer’s

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