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Reduction in Mild Cognitive Impairment Associated with Alzheimers Dementia

By Ted Chapin, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Trained Neurotherapist

Ted Chapin, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Trained Neurotherapist

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s we age, the brain becomes less effective and the size or activity related to aging and dementia and the increase of fast the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain used for attention brain wave activity associated with focus and effective problemand reasoning, decreases by as much as one-third. This solving. Finally, research has indicated that as little as five hours of results in problems with memory, cognitive efficiency, sequential neurofeedback can have positive results lasting several months. movement, depressed mood, social withdrawal and increased dif Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that changes the ficulty with the tasks of daily living. Over 120 million Americans over brains electrical activity associated with many emotional, behavthe age of 45 suffer from mild cognitive impairment and according ioral, and cognitive problems. While neurofeedback cannot stop to the Alzheimers Association, 5.4 million Americans are currently the inevitable process of aging or prevent the onset of Alzheimers living with Alzheimers dementia. Even those without dementia, dementia, if applied early and regularly, it can help delay mild cogfear it. A recent survey of the members of American Association for nitive decline and its associated lifestyle consequences. Retired Persons (AARP) found 80 percent listed diminished mental capacity as their number one worry. For more information about the benefits of neurofeedback for Research on the use of neurofeedback for mild cognitive impairmild cognitive impairment, call The Neurotherapy Institute of Cenment has found that it can improve memory, focus, mood, and tral Illinois, a division of Chapin & Russell Associates, at 309 681cognitive function. A recent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 5850 or visit www.ChapinandRussell.com/neurotherapapy.asp. case study found preliminary evidence that neurofeedback had increased the physical size of the prefrontal cortex. This is consistent with other research findings on neuroplasticity that suggest neurons can grow, white brain matter can increase, and the communication between neuronal networks can be improved. Earlier studies with seniors by Tom Budzynski, PhD, found neurofeedback 6707 N. Sheridan Road Suite N Peoria, IL (309) 687-4706 improved memory and cognition and allowed for a resurgence of 6707 N. Sheridan Road Suite N Peoria, IL (309) 687-4706 abilities in relevant areas of their lives. He called this type of neu- Our Professional counseling services offered in a convenient location. mission is to provide and concern address your personal needs. National Alliance on Mental Illness rofeedback, Brain care Brightening and to said it convenient could help stave off Professional counseling services offered in a location. Our mission is to provide care andimpairment. concern to address your personal needs. the impact of mild cognitive Still other research by Dr. Depression AnxietySelf EsteemLife CoachingHealth and Wellness MONTHLY EDUCATION MEETING Tato Sokhadze found memory and happiness to be related. When Depression AnxietySelf EsteemLife CoachingHealth and Wellness June 6, 7:00-8:30pm something new is learned, the brain releases dopamine, the brains The Atrium, Methodist Medical Center pleasure chemical. This enhances memory consolidation or the Ask the Professionals Panel: Dr. Peter Alahi, Psychiatrist;  transfer of new knowledge into long-term memory and makes you Dean Harris, Licensed Counselor; Cindy Gilmer, Director feel good as a reward for learning something new. Neurofeedback of Mental Health, Human Service Center; Judge Kate Gorhas also been found to improve memory and happiness. Neuman, 10th Circuit Court; Ms. Irene Kasambira, Advanced rofeedback has also resulted in the decrease of slow brainwave Practice Nurse

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