By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Cognitive rehabilitation is a structured therapeutic approach designed to improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving in individuals affected by cognitive impairment. This process involves targeted exercises, lifestyle adjustments, and therapeutic interventions to help patients regain cognitive abilities and adapt to changes in their brain function.This article…
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By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Understanding the Mystery Behind Ear Muscle Spasms Have you ever heard of Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTS)? If not, it’s definitely something worth learning about—especially if you or someone you know experiences strange ear sensations that don’t quite make sense. Remember: The #1 way to prevent hearing loss is to…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A In recent years, research has highlighted the critical role of cognitive engagement in promoting brain health and potentially delaying Alzheimer’s dementia. Staying mentally active is not just beneficial but essential for building what scientists call “cognitive reserve” — the brain’s ability to withstand and adapt to age-related changes and…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Understanding Cognitive Rehabilitation: A Pathway to Brain Health As a neuroscientist and audiologist, I have seen firsthand how cognitive health affects quality of life. Cognitive decline, often considered an inevitable part of aging, doesn’t have to be accepted as “just a part of getting older.” Cognitive rehabilitation, a targeted…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Recent research from Columbia University in New York and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard in Boston suggests that adults over 60 aiming to maintain their memory could find support in a daily multivitamin supplement. In a recent interview with Adam M. Brickman, PhD, a professor of neuropsychology at Columbia University,…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Most people do not like to run. I get it. I’m one of those people too. But what if you were told that running and/or walking ~7 or more miles per week could reduce your risk of dying from dementia by up to 40%? Perhaps now you might agree – this might…
