Exploring Grief in Older Adults Grief describes our emotional, social, physiological, and cognitive responses to a loss of any kind. It is usually associated with death, which is one of the biggest forms of loss anyone can endure. Grief is…
New Advances in Regenerative Medicine Imagine living in a world without Alzheimer’s disease. That reality seems closer than ever, as scientists at Cedars Sinai successfully reversed memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in aging mice using regenerative medicine! Regenerative medicine…
Intergenerational connections describe the relationships we make with those who are in different age brackets than us. These relationships are vital for fostering a common understanding. By connecting across generations, we can better empathize with those around us and learn…
OCD Statistics October marks the beginning of OCD Awareness Month, which was set by the International OCD Foundation in 2009. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by a person experiencing obsessive thoughts, resulting in compulsive behaviors. Anatomically speaking,…
Defining Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, lethal neurodegenerative disease characterized by voluntary muscle deterioration and paralysis. It is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it…
A dedicated and passionate volunteer with Conversations to Remember, Anthony Camaraza has taken on various roles both in and out of the organization. He is originally from Cuba and is a rising senior pursuing his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences…
As we age, the brain undergoes a series of physiological changes that cause somatic cells to stop dividing and DNA damage and inflammation to occur. Such a situation can make us more susceptible to developing neurodegenerative conditions over time. For…
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition that is characterized by gradual memory loss and cognitive decline. As AD progresses, our ability to carry out daily tasks becomes more difficult, worsening quality of life. Common symptoms…
How much of your food comes in plastic containers? What about the environment – how much plastic is circulating in there? Now, imagine all those plastic particles being absorbed in the human body. What then? This phenomenon is raising new…
Being bi/multilingual can generate a host of benefits for people in their everyday lives and occupations. For example, it can facilitate interpersonal communication with people from different walks of life, stimulate the brain, and connect people to their cultural heritage.…
