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How brains do what they do is more complex than what anatomy on its own suggests

"... my team’s bioengineering research focuses on relationships between brain structure and function. The overall goal is to scientifically explain all the connections – both anatomical and wireless – that activate different brain regions during cognitive tasks. We’re working on complex models that better capture what scientists know of brain [...]

Susan Troyer2020-11-21T17:09:53-06:00November 15th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Bioengineering, Brain, Cognition, Cognitive function, Cognitive skills, Electricity, Nerve signal, Neural networks, Neural processing, Neuroscience, Wireless|0 Comments

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Finding joy in 2020? It’s not such an absurd idea, really

"Joy, on the other hand, has a mysterious capacity to be felt alongside sorrow and even - sometimes, most especially - in the midst of suffering." - Author: Angela Gorrell, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University The year 2020 hasn't been [...]

Susan Troyer2020-11-14T00:25:19-06:00November 14th, 2020|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: caring, Feeling connected, Gratitude, Happiness, harmony between what we are doing and our values, joy, joyful, kinship with others, Pandemic, people need joy, teaching joy, Three types of joy|0 Comments

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Help me to remember, to bestir my compassion, and to shatter my complacency

"... when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And [...]

Susan Troyer2020-11-14T09:43:19-06:00November 12th, 2020|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: 2020 COVID Thanksgiving, Gifts for the dementia caregiver, Gifts for the person living with dementia, Setting the Thanksgiving table, Thanksgiving Day celebration, Thanksgiving gifts, Thanksgiving holiday shopping, Thanksgiving music|0 Comments

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What greater gift than being in it together?

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Some may be preparing to raise a holiday toast to the dementia care partner. No eloquently-raised family toast, however, would be received with such gratitude as being offered hands-on assistance! The simple offering of help would give profound meaning to the words of this [...]

Susan Troyer2020-11-15T12:51:53-06:00November 8th, 2020|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: National Family Caregivers Month|0 Comments

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Happy Pumpkin Day

It was 2001, the first year we were together for Halloween at the ranch, one of our care partners helped Mother wrap assorted candy that day for the stops we would be making in the evening. We left at 4:30 for an early meal at the Pizza Hut before putting [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-10T09:28:26-05:00October 4th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|0 Comments

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“ElectroConvulsive Therapy” (ECT) for people living with dementia – Where’s our humanity?

“I believe dementia is the greatest shame of modern medicine; not because there have been no significant advances in treatment, but because - from restraints, to locked units, to antipsychotics, to ECT - we have lost our recognition of the humanity of those living with the diagnosis. And there are [...]

Susan Troyer2021-10-30T23:07:49-05:00September 29th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Dementia Beyond Disease - Enhancing Well-Being, Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care, dementia-care, Dr. Al Power-MD, Geriatric-psychiatric care|0 Comments

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Important Full Series Replay This Weekend – starting now!

Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, is hosting a FREE online event this weekend which offers cutting edge information and which is not to be missed! Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and #1 NYT bestselling author whom I’ve followed in recent years and for whom I hold great respect. As physician [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-10T23:51:11-05:00September 25th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: #1 NYT bestselling author, Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, Board-certified neurologist, Dr. David Perlmutter, How to Protect Your Brain During a Pandemic, MD, physician and teacher|0 Comments

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Commemorating “Dementia Awareness Month 2020” – Language guidelines for conveying respect

Being conscious | Words matter The words we choose and the language we use in talking about dementia matter in the lives of individuals living with dementia and their families. Our words and our language can show understanding and acceptance – or they can contribute to ongoing stigma, discrimination, and [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-11T23:41:26-05:00September 11th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: “Person-Centred Language Guidelines" - 2017, Alzheimer Society of Canada, pervasive stigma and discrimination known to people living with dementia and their caregivers, Words and language, Words matter|Comments Off

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Don’t count on a pill to save you. Learn why current Alzheimer’s meds do not work.

We live in a pill-popping culture which turns to medicine for a pill to cure every ill. In Episode #2 of this groundbreaking series, we learn why current Alzheimer's medications do not work. The series is called Alzheimer’s – The Science of Prevention. Episode #2 - Untangling Alzheimer’s - What’s [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-11T12:37:16-05:00September 10th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, current medications do not work, How Alzheimers is diagnosed, How Alzheimers progresses over time, pill-popping culture, Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, Untangling Alzheimer’s - What’s Going Wrong|Comments Off

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[Ebook] Your Brain During A Pandemic

Your brain is the most valuable tool you have when it comes to navigating a pandemic. Why?... Because it takes a healthy brain to make the best decisions when difficult situations arise. We all face thousands of decisions every single day, some more stressful than others. This stress, compounded by [...]

Susan Troyer2020-08-29T23:50:32-05:00August 29th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: #1 NYT bestselling author, 20+ leading experts in brain health, Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, benefits of exploring nature, better mental health, brain-healthy foods, Caregiver, clearer thinking, Dr. David Perlmutter MD, healthy brain to make the best decisions, highly-respected board-certified neurologist, parents diagnosed with dementia, tips for better sleep|Comments Off