Podcasts about cognitive rehabilitation

Explore how VitalCaring is pioneering AI-driven cognitive care to meet the growing challenges of Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. By integrating advanced technology with a patient-centered approach, VitalCaring enhances patient outcomes and empowers clinicians with tools for real-time progress tracking, supporting their role in delivering exceptional care.Chief Clinical Officer Janice Riggins explains how these solutions not only bolster the patient and caregiver experience but also align with the values-based care standards enabling sustainable, quality care that adapts to the evolving needs of patients. VitalCaring's initiative prioritizes measurable outcomes through data-backed cognitive therapy and expands resources for patients while upholding excellence in care.Janice Riggins​, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Officer​, VitalCaringMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Send us a textIn today's episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we are honoured to welcome Clinical Associate Professor Rebecca Bliss. Dr. Bliss is affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training at the University of Kansas Medical Centre. She is board certified in neurological physical therapy and has achieved advanced competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation through the American Physical Therapy Association. Additionally, Dr. Bliss has authored numerous journal articles and has received multiple awards and grants for her research, presentations, and initiatives related to physical therapy and concussions. -    Introduction-    How Dr Bliss Studies in the world of Concussion (5:45)-     Changes in Concussion Education Over Time (8:39)-     Challenges in Treating Different Demographics (11:35)-      Rehabilitation of Concussion in Paediatric Population (15:53)-      What is vestibular-ocular reflex (20:25)-     Uncoupling the Main Symptoms and Aspects of Concussion (28:06)-     Dr Bliss mTBI Courses (36:00)-     Cognitive Rehabilitation in Blast Injury (38:50)-     ACL Rehab, Concussion Cross-Over and Reaction Times (45:10)  Twitter/X: @BBlissDPTExperienced Clinical Decision-Making in Physical Therapist Management of Concussion: A Qualitative Study: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/104/5/pzae027/7612759  Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightlySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

Guest: Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD Cognitive rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis started about 20 to 25 years ago when it transitioned from predominantly patients with traumatic brain injury to other patient populations including multiple sclerosis. And over that period of time, the number of studies that have examined the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation in MS has grown substantially. However, gaps remain and further research is needed. Dive into to learn more about cognitive rehabilitation trials for MS with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation, who also presented a session on this topic at the ACTRIMS 2024 Forum.

Guest: Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD Cognitive rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis started about 20 to 25 years ago when it transitioned from predominantly patients with traumatic brain injury to other patient populations including multiple sclerosis. And over that period of time, the number of studies that have examined the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation in MS has grown substantially. However, gaps remain and further research is needed. Dive into to learn more about cognitive rehabilitation trials for MS with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation, who also presented a session on this topic at the ACTRIMS 2024 Forum.

Genevieve Richardson, founder of LIFE Speech Pathology® in Austin, Texas, has nearly 30 years of experience in adult neurological rehabilitation, with a 10-year focus on chronic aphasia treatment via telepractice. At LIFE Aphasia Academy®, she leads in providing comprehensive coaching, educational, and support services for families affected by aphasia and those facing communication challenges in Parkinson's and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). LIFE Speech Pathology® is a telepractice leader, providing specialized speech therapy across twelve states. The practice excels in aphasia, chronic aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication disorders, Parkinson's, and PPA, offering everything from initial treatment to ongoing support. Genevieve also hosts the "Listen for LIFE Aphasia" podcast, a valuable resource for inspiration, support, and information for those with communication challenges and their families. This initiative highlights her commitment to managing diverse communication disorders. Dedicated to making a lasting impact, Genevieve focuses on mentoring graduate speech-language pathologists and supporting families affected by aphasia, Parkinson's, and PPA. She invites everyone to join the journey towards improved communication and communication inclusion at DoLIFESpeechPathology.com. _______________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Presence. Presence provides solutions to empower all who serve children with diverse needs. Professionals can expand access to services and engage students in new ways with our award-winning technology and network of expert clinicians. With 6 million+ sessions delivered, more than 2000 clinicians in the Presence network, and nearly 10,000 schools supported – Presence continues to set a new standard in teletherapy services. With Presence, you can work on your own terms and reach the students who need you most. We are here to empower you. As the leading provider of live, online therapy and evaluation services in PreK-12 schools, Presence offers more income opportunities, a large community of support, and flexible scheduling options. To learn more, please visit:  www.presence.com _______________________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at: www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast If you are a content creator and would like to develop new webinars, courses, blogs, or podcasts, we want to work with you at the 3C Digital Media Network! To get started, contact K. Todd Houston, Founding Partner & CEO, at todd@3cdigitalmedianetwork.com

In a world searching for medications to reverse or halt the progression of dementia, psychosocial approaches can be overlooked but remain a key part of the support offered to help people live as well as they can with the condition. These approaches include cognitive rehabilitation, and in June 2023, we published a new Cochrane review of its effects. Here's lead author, Aleksandra Kudlicka from the University of Exeter in the UK, to explain the therapy and summarize the review findings.

In a world searching for medications to reverse or halt the progression of dementia, psychosocial approaches can be overlooked but remain a key part of the support offered to help people live as well as they can with the condition. These approaches include cognitive rehabilitation, and in June 2023, we published a new Cochrane review of its effects. Here's lead author, Aleksandra Kudlicka from the University of Exeter in the UK, to explain the therapy and summarize the review findings.

Cognitive dysfunction is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis, affecting more than half of the people living with MS. While cognitive issues like changes in memory, difficulty maintaining attention, slower information processing speed and executive function may not be among the most disabling symptoms of MS, they may be among the most disconcerting symptoms. Whether it's your short-term memory, the ability to find your way to a familiar destination that you've gone to hundreds of times, or your ability to follow conversations with friends or business colleagues, these are the kinds of real-world situations that can bring someone to a hard stop, recognizing that they're changing in profound ways that aren't outwardly apparent. And that's a scary feeling. Fortunately, researchers are making real progress in developing ways for people living with MS to improve their cognition. This week, Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti joins me to talk about what researchers are learning and what types of cognitive rehabilitation are available today.  Dr. Chiaravalloti is the Director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti's research is focused on ways to stimulate new learning, memory, and processing speed. We're also sharing some promising results from a preclinical study of an investigational Epstein-Barr Virus vaccine (And we'll explain why this is so important to the MS community!). Dr. Nuriel Moghavem will take us through a day in the life of an MS Fellow. We'll share the disappointing results of the Phase 3 clinical trial for Evobrutinib. And we'll tell you about super-small biological robots that seem capable of doing some amazing things -- including encouraging the growth of healthy nerve cells to replace damaged nerve cells. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Cognitive Rehabilition  :22 Promising news from a preclinical study of an investigational EBV vaccine  2:08 A day in the life of an MS Fellow with Dr. Nuriel Moghavem  4:21 Evobrutinib Phase 3 clinical trial has failed to meet its end points  17:19 Biological robots assemble into a "superbot" and encourage the growth of healthy nerve cells  18:28 Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti discusses breakthrough treatment for cognitive dysfunction in MS  21:19 Share this episode  31:48 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  32:08 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/328 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com STUDY: Motile Living Biobots Self-Construct from Adult Human Somatic Progenitor Seed Cells https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202303575 Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 328 Guests: Dr. Nuriel Moghavem and Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Privacy Policy

Approximately 40-65% of people with MS experience noticeable changes in cognitive functioning related to their MS. For some, these changes are fairly minor, while for others, the cognitive changes significantly disrupt their daily lives. Declining cognitive functioning is among the top concerns for those with MS because this can affect employment, relationships, driving, health management, and other important areas of daily life. Join Annette Askren, CScD, CCC-SLP to learn about this important topic.

Dr. Therese O'Neil-Pirozzi (t.oneil-pirozzi@northeastern.edu) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northeastern University, a research faculty member of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, and a practicing clinician. She is the author/co-author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, spanning a broad range of topics including brain health, cognitive-communicative function, and neuroplasticity. Professor Sohlberg (mckay@uoregon.edu) is known internationally for her pioneering work in the field of cognitive rehabilitation. Her research focuses on the development of treatments that help people with acquired brain injury manage cognitive impairments. Her work includes evaluating treatment protocols for individuals with persistent cognitive effects following concussive injuries, the design and evaluation of assistive technology tools to support adolescents and adults with acquired brain injury function optimally in their communities, and development of processes to facilitate patient centered goal setting. Dr. Sohlberg has contributed to a number of evidence-based practice guidelines supported by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders & Sciences and sits on several national committees working on interdisciplinary practice in cognitive rehabilitation. She has authored two seminal textbooks in the field including her new 2023 text titled Transformation of Cognitive Rehabilitation. Professor Sohlberg has been teaching and conducting research at the University of Oregon since 1994. She teaches graduate courses related to cognitive rehabilitation and evidence-based practice and provides clinical supervision in the Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic (BrICC) in the College of Education HEDCO clinic. Byom, L., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T. M., Lemoncello, R., MacDonald, S., Meulenbroek, P., Ness, B., & Sohlberg, M. M. (2020). Social Communication following adult traumatic brain injury: A scoping review of theoretical models. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 29(3), 1735–1748. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_ajslp-19-00020 Meulenbroek, P., Ness, B., Lemoncello, R., Byom, L., MacDonald, S., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T. M., & Moore Sohlberg, M. (2019). Social Communication following traumatic brain injury part 2: Identifying effective treatment ingredients. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21(2), 128–142. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2019.1583281 Meulenbroek, P., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T. M., Sohlberg, M. M., Lemoncello, R., Byom, L., Ness, B., MacDonald, S., & Phillips, B. (2022). Tutorial: The speech-language pathologist's role in return to work for adults with traumatic brain injury. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31(1), 188–202. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_ajslp-21-00129 O'Neil-Pirozzi, T. M., Kennedy, M. R. T., & Sohlberg, M. M. (2016). Evidence-based practice for the use of internal strategies as a memory compensation technique after brain injury: A systematic review. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 31(4). https://doi.org/10.1097/htr.0000000000000181 Sohlberg, M. M., MacDonald, S., Byom, L., Iwashita, H., Lemoncello, R., Meulenbroek, P., Ness, B., & O'Neil-Pirozzi, T. M. (2019). Social Communication following traumatic brain injury part I: State-of-the-art review of assessment tools. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21(2), 115–127. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2019.1583280

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Anthony Feinstein (University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada) discusses CogEx, a randomised trial of cognitive rehabilitation and aerobic exercise for cognitive impairment in people with progressive multiple sclerosis. The Article is published in the October issue of The Lancet Neurology.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://twitter.com/thelancethttps://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Guest: James “Jim” Jackson, PsyD - Jim explores cognitive retraining for Long Covid survivors in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He describes the nature of cognitive problems in Long Covid survivors and the contribution of mental health issues. He identifies methods for speech-language pathologists to use during neuro-cognitive retraining for survivors of Long Covid. Jim calls upon his own lived experience with mental health to describe how acceptance can be integrated into goals to help survivors thrive. An overview of current research and case studies provides participants with information for evidence-based practice.

When the COVID pandemic started, I was very aware that otherwise-healthy people were experiencing things that we in the Chronic Illness Community have known about for a long time - notably the loss of cognitive function. And with cases of Long COVID, these problems are seemingly here to stay.Dr. James “Jim” Jackson is an internationally renowned expert on Long COVID and its effects on cognitive and mental health functioning. A licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation, he is also the co-founder and director of Behavioral Health at the award-winning ICU Recovery Center, one of the first comprehensive clinical resources devoted to diagnosing and treating survivors of both mild and critical illness, including those who survived COVID-19. Additionally, he serves as the director of Long-Term Outcomes at the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center, a consortium focused on advancing knowledge, education, and models of care for people affected by acute and long-term brain dysfunction following wide-ranging illnesses. In the first part of a two-part interview, Dr. Jackson talks about how he came to specialize in neuropsychology and the difference between Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Rehabilitation. We also talk about how some of the cognitive anxieties that people are experiencing are reflective of a general level of anxiety in society, and how you don't need to have COVID for a long time in order to have Long COVID.DISCLAIMERThe information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.Links and resources:Visit James C. Jackson PsyDVisit The CIBS Center (Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship)Email Dr. Jackson vis his CIBS Center profileVisit Survivor Corps Connect with Dr. Jackson on Twitter and LinkedIn Find out more about Dr. Jackson's book, Clearing The FogFind out more about the DMAT Fitness Training programIf you're interested in having Kathy speak at your event, learn more hereYou can find Kathy Chester at:msdisrupted@gmail.comdisruptfitnessgym@gmail.com moveitorloseit109@gmail.com Connect with @msdisrupted on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Here are some additional products that help Kathy deal with beating the Heat and Migraines.  Take advantage of the coupon code.Koldtec - Cool Head WrapKOLD10To save $10 off every item in-store.2 items = $20 savings3 items = $30 savingshttps://www.koldtec.com/ Cold bean bag Releafpack. 15% discount use code Disrupt15https://www.releafpack.com 

Get ready for an enlightening episode of The Red Light Report! We kick things off with the excitement of huckleberry season. Then I offer an exclusive sneak peek into the groundbreaking technology of BioLight. Our listeners requested a deep dive into photobiomodulation and its impact on brain lesions, and we do just that in this solosode! Explore the ongoing research article discussing continuous wave vs pulsed wave dosing, establishing optimum doses and regimens, and the fascinating concept of the "translational effect" in humans. Discover the neuroprotective properties of photobiomodulation and its potential in attenuating injuries. We also delve into its promising applications in treating Binswanger's disease, vascular Parkinsonism, and cognitive rehabilitation. Join me on The Red Light Report as we uncover the latest advancements in this exciting field! - Key points: Huckleberry season: (0:00) Exciting sneak peek into BioLight: (7:26) Requested topic - photobiomodulation and brain lesions: (8:47) Discussion portion of the research article: (11:11) Continuous wave vs pulsed wave dosing: (17:04) Establishing an optimum dose: (18:17) Mitochondrial density and dosage: (19:28) Establishing an optimum dose regimen: (23:27) Establishing the "translational effect" in humans: (31:33) Research on attenuating injuries: (35:24) Photobiomodulation is neuroprotective: (36:58) Treating binswanger's disease and vascular parkinsonism: (40:31) Cognitive rehabilitation: (44:51) - Research articles referenced from the episode:   Photobiomodulation in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis   Intracerebral Transcatheter Laser Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Treatment of Binswanger's Disease and Vascular Parkinsonism: Research and Clinical Experience   Photobiomodulation Therapy Attenuates Hypoxic-ischemic Injury in a Neonatal Rat Model Transcranial Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Cognitive Rehabilitation of Patients with Cranioencephalic Trauma - Preorder the updated, upgraded ReCharge panel today! - Check out the Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendation for grounding products: Earthing.com - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn   BioLight: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.07.02.547397v1?rss=1 Authors: Koloski, M. F., O'Hearn, C. M., Frankot, M., Giesler, L. P., Ramanathan, D. S., Vonder Haar, C. Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects a large population, resulting in severe cognitive impairments. Although cognitive rehabilitation is an accepted treatment for some deficits, studies in patients are limited in ability to probe physiological and behavioral mechanisms. Therefore, animal models are needed to optimize strategies. Frontal TBI in a rat model results in robust and replicable cognitive deficits, making this an ideal candidate for investigating cognitive rehabilitation. In this study, we report three distinct frontal TBI experiments assessing behavior well into the chronic post-injury period using male Long-Evans rats. First, we evaluated the impact of frontal injury on local field potentials recorded simultaneously from 12 brain regions during a probabilistic reversal learning task (PbR). Next, rats were tested on reversal learning (PbR) or impulsivity (differential reinforcement of low-rate behavior: DRL) and half received salient cues associated with reinforcement contingencies as a form of "cognitive rehabilitation". After rehabilitation on the PbR task, brains were stained for markers of activity. On the DRL, cues were devalued to determine if beneficial effects persisted on impulsive behavior. TBI resulted in outcome salience deficits evident in task performance and reward-feedback signals occurring at beta frequencies in orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and associated frontostriatal regions. Cognitive rehabilitation improved flexibility and increased OFC activity. Rehabilitation also reduced impulsivity, even after cues were degraded, which was partially mediated by improvements in timing behavior. The current study established a robust platform for investigating cognitive rehabilitation in animals and identified a strong role for dysfunctional OFC signaling after frontal TBI. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Dr Jim Jackson, research professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, does not believe that Long Covid is all in your mind, but he has found that treating the brain, as if it has a brain injury, can help Long Covid recovery.  In this week's episode Dr Jackson explains his clinical experience of the neurological impact of Long Covid from brain fog to anxiety, PTSD to OCD.  He discusses the power of cognitive rehabilitation (which should be viewed as physiotherapy for the brain) and tells us about his book “Clearing the Fog: A practical guide to surviving and thriving with Long Covid”.  And he talks us through the power of talking to others within the community: his support groups have been a hugely impactful for sufferers enabling them to learn from each other, learn how to advocate for themselves, and give them hope. Living with Long Covid? How was your week?Website - https://www.tlcsessions.net/Twitter - @SessionsTlc https://twitter.com/sessionstlcInsta - @tlcsessions https://www.instagram.com/tlcsessions

When patients suffer from delirium in the ICU, what resources are available to them to support their cognitive rehabilitation? Psychologist, Dr. Jim Jackson, from episode 51, returns to the podcast. He shares with us his journey to writing his new book, "Clearing the Fog" as a roadmap to recovery for survivors. www.daytonicuconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support

On Today's episode we speak with Joan Toglia and Erin Foster about their new textbook, The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation, along with research they've championed related to funcitonal cognition. They share clinical examples, implications, and recommendations for occupational therapy practitioners and any clinician working with people who have cognitive deficits.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Patient Reported Outcome Measures Additional Resources: Multicontext approach website: https://multicontext.net/ Multicontext approach book: https://multicontext.net/book Functional Cognition and OT book: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900477U?_ga=2.112662532.1216370787.1667868191-2097165767.1609778166 Functional Cognition series of courses: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/OL5182?_ga=2.112662532.1216370787.1667868191-2097165767.1609778166

Fast Takes - Episode 42 In this episode, Brian Sandroff, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, talks about his peer-reviewed article, “Developing the Rationale for Including Virtual Reality in Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exercise Training Approaches for Managing Cognitive Dysfunction in MS,” published in April 2022, in the journal NeuroSci. He discusses how virtual reality could increase sensory input and promote multisensory integration and processing during rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis. Learn more about: 
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The field of cognitive rehabilitation, traditionally shared by occupational therapy, neuropsychology, and speech-language pathology has grown from a specialty discipline that used assessments and interventions based on hearsay and anecdotal evidence to a field with a substantial number of standardized assessments and an increasing number of interventions grounded in well-executed outcome studies.  Keep going. Learn even more HERE!!

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Have you tried meditation as a tool for improving cognition? In episode 40 of our series, we talk to Meaghan Wright from NeuroRestorative about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness after a brain injury. We will learn about how it can improve cognition and what research says about it changing our overall brain structure. In addition to providing us with a 5 minute guided meditation, Meaghan will wrap up with recommendations on resources and applications we can use. Meaghan Wright has been working in the field of neurological impairment for over thirty years, serving in a variety of roles as a cognitive rehabilitation therapist (CRT), clinical case manager, and administrator. She has worked with interdisciplinary teams in community-based services serving individuals in their home, work, and school settings, as well as in medical and neurobehavioral group home settings. She is certified as a Brain Injury Specialist Trainer by the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists and has been affiliated with the Society of Cognitive Rehabilitation. She has presented nationally and statewide on such topics as: Overcoming Cognitive Dysfunction for Vocational Success; Removing Barriers to Successful Community Integration; Intimacy and Relationships after BI; and Exploring Meditation and Mindfulness-Techniques and Resources for Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy. Meaghan also has served on the Montgomery County, PA Brain Steps team since 2011. Brain Steps has been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a national model for educational consultation in acquired brain injury services, supporting students and school teams in the development and implementation of services. Meaghan's special area of interest is in helping individuals learn ways to deal with stress, and to develop greater awareness of their capabilities.

After a traumatic brain injury, someone may experience wide-ranging difficulties related to their emotions, cognition, and their ability to communicate. When it comes to cognitive rehabilitation, it takes a team to help patients meet their goals. Neuropsychologist Brigid Waldron-Perrine and SLP McKay Moore Sohlberg help us take a patient-centered look at where psychology and speech-language pathology overlap and interact. The duo highlights what is possible when psychologists and SLPs work together and, they deliver recommendations for what to do when patients ask about the potential for COVID-19-related cognitive effects.

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's columnist, Jenn Powell, discusses a pilot study in which an MS-specific cognitive rehabilitation tool shows promise. Plus, Multiple Sclerosis News Today's columnist, Jessie Ace, Jessie Ace talks about the surprising reason we feel uncertainty and it's weird importance. Plus, learn how it occurs and how we can reduce it. ===================================== Treatment for Relapsing MS Progression | MAYZENT® (siponimod) Read about MAYZENT, a once daily pill that can significantly slow down disability progression in people with relapsing MS. See full prescribing & safety info. https://www.mayzent.com/?utm_source=changeinrms&utm_medium=vanityurl&utm_campaign=novartis_mayzent_2020&utm_content=soundcloud ===================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

In 2016, DVBIC started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit https://dvbic.dcoe.mil.

Cognitive deficits are a major challenge to individuals, their caregivers, and their health care providers. A new text focuses on the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation across a variety of neurological conditions, with specific emphasis on treatment-related changes in the brain detectable via neuroimaging.” In this episode of Kessler Foundation’s Fast Take podcast series, lead author John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research and Training, highlights the usefulness of the text for professionals in clinical and research settings. “By enabling us to examine brain processes and correlate them with behavior and anatomical structures, neuroimaging is advancing our ability to manage the cognitive effects of aging, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Incorporating neuroimaging in clinical trials will hasten progress toward establish Class I evidence for new treatments.” Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Cognitive-Rehabilitation-and-Neuroimaging_Examining-%20the-Evidence-from-Brain-to-Behavior-John-DeLuca.pdf Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation. Read more about Dr. DeLuca and his research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/cognitive-rehabilitation-and-neuroimaging-examining-evidence-brain-behavior or at Springer International Publishing (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030483814) Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Monday, October 5, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

In this podcast, Dr DeLuca discusses the clinical course and prognosis of cognitive impairment in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, as well as cognitive rehabilitation tools that are currently available and on the horizon. For more podcasts like this, visit www.consultant360.com/neurology.

Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.” In this lecture podcast, Drs. John DeLuca, Sr. Vice President for Research and Erica Weber, Research Scientist both from Kessler Foundation present “Cognitive Rehabilitation and TBI" This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life. The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ. To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. Bios ============================== John DeLuca, Ph.D. (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca) John DeLuca, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation. Dr. DeLuca has been involved in neuropsychology and rehabilitation research for over 30 years. He is internationally known for his research on disorders of memory and information processing in a variety of clinical populations including: traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Erica Weber, Ph.D. (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber) Erica Weber is a research scientist at the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Weber is trained as a clinical neuropsychologist and specializes in using cognitive rehabilitation to improve everyday aspects of memory functioning in individuals after neurological injury or illness.

The charm of entering college camouflages the real invitation to become responsible for yourself by figuring out what you want while taking care of the mundane, yet obligatory tasks of daily student life. The dread of “adulting” is further muddled by having to navigate the world with the unseen layers of executive function challenges that compromise attention, new learning, slower thinking, and goal management, pushing away the dream of joining the workforce and transitioning into successfully adult life.On this episode, Mary R.T. Kennedy, Ph.D., Professor and Chair at the Communication Sciences and Disorders at Chapman University, discusses the special challenges and the proposed road to recovery for college students after a traumatic brain injury.About Mary Kennedy, Ph.D.Mary R.T. Kennedy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Professor and Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders at Chapman University, Orange, CA. She is a certified speech-language pathologist and is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Kennedy has extensive clinical and research experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments after traumatic brain injury, specifically executive functions, metacognition and self-regulation. Her work to translate scientific evidence into practice has helped practitioners engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). In recent years, her work has focused on how best to support college students with brain injury. In 2017, she authored a book for rehabilitation professionals and educators titled, Coaching College Students with Executive Function Problems, by Guilford Publishing.Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

The charm of entering college camouflages the real invitation to become responsible for yourself by figuring out what you want while taking care of the mundane, yet obligatory tasks of daily student life. The dread of “adulting” is further muddled by having to navigate the world with the unseen layers of executive function challenges that compromise attention, new learning, slower thinking, and goal management, pushing away the dream of joining the workforce and transitioning into successfully adult life. On today’s episode Mary R.T. Kennedy Ph.D., Professor and Chair at the Communication Sciences and Disorders at Chapman University, discusses the special challenges and the proposed road to recovery for college students after a traumatic brain injury.

We have all done it; followed the GPS blindly and reached the international terminal instead of the domestic one or forgotten to turn off the car lights, leaving them on overnight. The only solution is to pay attention to attention and see how to get it under our conscious control.On this episode, Courtney Stevens, PhD, a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Willamette University in Portland discusses selective attention and the bearing it has on learning, thinking, and behavior throughout your lifespan. Attention is a gateway to information processing and it's vital that a connection be made transparent between attention, thinking, and Executive Function.About Dr. Courtney StevensCourtney Stevens, PhD, is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Willamette University. She is an expert in the development and plasticity of the human brain, including the role of stress and early socioeconomic adversity on neural systems. In the course of her research, Stevens has partnered with preschool, K-12, and college programs to study factors that influence students' academic success and emotional well-being. In one line of research, she has contributed to the development and evaluation of a program to support families with preschool children living in poverty, including adaptations for different cultural contexts. Her research has been funded by the NSF and NIH. Dr. Stevens has been recognized with national awards for excellence in teaching and neuroscience outreach. She has presented her research nationally and internationally, to academic, policy, and community audiences. Dr. Stevens completed her undergraduate degree at Reed College and her master's and doctorate at the University of Oregon.Website:Cognitive Neuroscience Lab – Willamette University, Department of PsychologyArticles:Family-based training program improves brain function, cognition, and behavior in lower socioeconomic status preschoolersSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

We have all done it; followed the GPS blindly and reached the international terminal instead of the domestic one or forgotten to turn off the car lights, leaving them on overnight. The only solution is to pay attention to attention and see how to get it under our conscious control.On today’s episode, Courtney Stevens, PhD, a developmental cognitive neuroscientist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Willamette University in Portland discusses selective attention and the bearing it has on learning, thinking, and behavior throughout your lifespan. Attention is a gateway to information processing and it’s vital that a connection be made transparent between attention, thinking, and Executive Function.

What hazard could really be posed by daily activities like driving, biking, climbing, or walking?  They don't, until they do. An awkward step, a sudden turn, an unanticipated slip or a fall can alter the direction in which one's life is going. The Brain Injury Association of America reports that at least 2.5 million people encounter a traumatic brain injury each year. For some, the recovery may be quick and simple, while for others, it may be a life that has no semblance of normalcy.Since one in every 60 people in the U.S. lives with a disability that is a result of traumatic brain injury, it is critical that we understand how to identify, diagnose, and manage them. On this episode, Dr. Julie Haabauer-Krupa from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), will discuss how traumatic brain injury impacts attention, memory, speech, communication, movement, coordination, decision making, and executive function. This is an invitation to create communities that thrive by engaging in discussions to raise awareness on the long-standing impact of TBI on individuals, family members, caretakers, and society.About Julie Haarbauer-Krupa, Ph.D.Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, PhD, is a Senior Health Scientist on the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Team in the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention (DUIP) at the Injury Center. As a behavioral scientist, her role on the TBI team is to devise research projects and products to better understand trends in TBI in the U.S., and to improve health outcomes for individuals living with a TBI. She is project lead on the Report to Congress, the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children, and the Return to School Projects in the division. Recent publications include: a report on life expectancy and unemployment outcomes for moderate to severe TBI; PTSD in mild TBI; point of healthcare entry for children with concussions; talking to young children about concussions; and service delivery systems for children with TBI.Dr. Haarbauer-Krupa has 30 years of experience and has authored over 20 publications and presentations in the area of TBI with specialties in rehabilitation and pediatric populations. She previously served as a faculty member at The University of Pittsburgh, George Washington University, and Georgia State University, and currently holds an adjunct position in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University's School of Medicine.WebsitesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov)Brain Injury Association of America (www.biausa.org)North American Brain Injury Society (www.nabis.org)Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (www.dvbic.org)National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (www.nashia.org)National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH(https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/ncmrr/Pages/overview.aspx)National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr)Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

What hazard could really be posed by daily activities like driving, biking, climbing, or walking?  They don’t, until they do. An awkward step, a sudden turn, an unanticipated slip or a fall can alter the direction in which one’s life is going. The Brain Injury Association of America reports that at least 2.5 million people encounter a traumatic brain injury each year. For some, the recovery may be quick and simple, while for others, it may be a life that has no semblance of normalcy.Since one in every 60 people in the U.S. lives with a disability that is a result of traumatic brain injury, it is critical that we understand how to identify, diagnose, and manage them. On today’s podcast, Dr. Julie Haabauer Krupa from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), will discuss how traumatic brain injury impacts attention, memory, speech, communication, movement, coordination, decision making, and executive function. This is an invitation to create communities that thrive by engaging in discussions to raise awareness on the long-standing impact of TBI on individuals, family members, caretakers, and society.

Some people living with MS may find that their attention span is shorter than it used to be, or that it takes them longer to process information. Learning directions can be hard, and decision-making may become more difficult. These are all examples of impaired cognition, or cognitive dysfunction.  Cognitive dysfunction can impact people living with relapsing-remitting MS, and it impacts almost everyone living with progressive MS.   My guest is Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, the Director of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Laboratory and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation, and we're discussing Dr. Chiaravalloti's breakthrough work in improving cognitive function for people living with MS, and using MRI to actually see those improvements in the brain.       We'll also tell you about some interesting research that revealed what people living with MS consider to be their most important MS treatment goals, you'll hear about a new discovery that explains why the connection between the gut and MS might be really important, we'll talk some more about the importance of an MS Caregiver Protocol, and we'll tell you how you can participate in a new MS research study.   We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS?! ___________ The Things We'll Be Talking About in 2019   :24 Some Surprising Patient Preferences When it Comes to Assessing MS Treatment  3:17 Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in MS  7:58 The Importance of an MS Caregiver Protocol  10:22 You Can Participate in an Upcoming MS Research Study  12:37 My Interview with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti  14:55 ___________ LINKSIf your podcast app doesn’t allow you to click on these links, you’ll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Evaluation of a Novel Preference Assessment Tool for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Recirculating Intestinal IgA-Producing Cells Regulate Neuroinflammation via IL-10 Feasibility of Web-based CBT-I Intervention in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Kessler Foundation Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 72 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, KesslerFdn, RealTalkMS

So we've covered the 40+ lifetime risk factors for cognitive decline, discussed the lab tests you need to see what specific trophic factors you may be lacking in... NOW WHAT? As Dr Bredesen points out, this is a complicated condition that has over 40 factors that can effect cognitive function. Rest assured, you don't have to solve all 40 to see improvement! He discusses something called a "threshold point" where enough of the factors are addressed to begin the healing process. Some of the solutions are more complicated than others depending on your individual conditions. Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sleep Apnea and menopause are just a few of these complicatations but we will also cover the specifics of how to heal the brain even if you have them as well. This episode will cover a few, all encompassing changes that can help most people with a risk of cognitive decline.  Please share with someone you care about. Join us on our master class by clicking HERE

Would you be willing to head-butt a ram for an icy cold bottle of Mountain Dew? That's the kind of lighthearted foolery that got a lot of laughs during a Super Bowl commercial one year. At the end, we see the young man sipping from the winning drink, but you're not quite sure if he is okay because you can hear a stutter in his speech as he staggers away in a disoriented haze. Even though our precious brain comes in a special protective casing, not everyone is lucky enough to keep it safe from harm. Whether it is a tiny bump, a big jolt, or a hard blow to head, the result can often be life altering. This episode, my guest, Professor Jerry Hoepner, will discuss the art and science of neurorehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury and its relationship with executive function and real-world functioning.About Jerry Hoepner, Ph.D.Jerry Hoepner, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He teaches coursework in adult neurogenics, including Anatomy & Physiology, Neuroanatomy & Physiology, Aphasia, Acquired Cognitive Disorders, Dysphagia, and Counseling. He is co-developer of the UW Systems SoTL Think Tank, an annual disciplinary consortium of faculty interested in evidence based instruction and scholarship of teaching and learning research. He is a founding editor and editor-at-large of the Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders (TLCSD) journal. Jerry's teaching research focuses on non-course based learningopportunities, pedagogy, and training CSD students as educators. This research has been published in a variety of journals, including: the Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology.He also remains active in clinical research, including student and camper outcomes at the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, social networking applications for individuals with aphasia, Video Self-Modeling interventions for individuals with acquired cognitive disorders, and communication partner training. This research has been published in a variety of journals including Brain Injury, Aphasiology, and the Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In addition, Dr. Hoepner has published several chapters in edited texts. He remains active in community programming for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries and those living with aphasia, including being a co-founder of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Group, Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Mayo Mild Brain Injury Group, and Blugold Brain Injury Group.BookSelect Chapters in A Clinician's Guide to Successful Evaluation and Treatment of DementiaDigital SeminarCognitive Rehabilitation: Therapeutic Strategies for Effective InterventionSupport the show

Would you be willing to head-butt a ram for an icy cold bottle of Mountain Dew? That’s the kind of lighthearted foolery that got a lot of laughs during a Super Bowl commercial one year. At the end, we see the young man sipping from the winning drink, but you’re not quite sure if he is okay because you can hear a stutter in his speech as he staggers away in a disoriented haze. Even though our precious brain comes in a special protective casing, not everyone is lucky enough to keep it safe from harm. Whether it is a tiny bump, a big jolt, or a hard blow to head, the result can often be life altering. Today, my guest, Professor Jerry Hoepner, will discuss the art and science of neurorehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury and its relationship with executive function and real-world functioning.

In NBC's award winning series, This is Us, Mandy Moore's character Becca, a new mother of three, leaves the house for the first time after the childbirth to buy groceries so that she can make something special for her husband, Jack. Ordinarily, Becca plays by the book and goes with the flow but an encounter where another shopper grabs the last bag of yellow onions that Becca wanted for herself leads to a massive meltdown. One can clearly see what happens when the demands on a capable and caring person like Rebecca exceeds her capacity as woman who's recovering from postnatal blues and warding off the unlimited pressure of raising babies. This episode, my guest, Professor Jerry Hoepner, will talk about the daily tug of war where a novel context causes a seismic shift in the demands and deterioration in the performance as it exceeds capacity.About Jerry Hoepner, Ph.D.Jerry Hoepner, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He teaches coursework in adult neurogenics, including Anatomy & Physiology, Neuroanatomy & Physiology, Aphasia, Acquired Cognitive Disorders, Dysphagia, and Counseling. He is co-developer of the UW Systems SoTL Think Tank, an annual disciplinary consortium of faculty interested in evidence based instruction and scholarship of teaching and learning research. He is a founding editor and editor-at-large of the Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders (TLCSD) journal. Jerry's teaching research focuses on non-course based learningopportunities, pedagogy, and training CSD students as educators. This research has been published in a variety of journals, including: the Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology.He also remains active in clinical research, including student and camper outcomes at the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, social networking applications for individuals with aphasia, Video Self-Modeling interventions for individuals with acquired cognitive disorders, and communication partner training. This research has been published in a variety of journals including Brain Injury, Aphasiology, and the Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In addition, Dr. Hoepner has published several chapters in edited texts. He remains active in community programming for individuals living with traumatic brain injuries and those living with aphasia, including being a co-founder of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Group, Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Mayo Mild Brain Injury Group, and Blugold Brain Injury Group.BookSelect Chapters in A Clinician's Guide to Successful Evaluation and Treatment of DementiaDigital SeminarCognitive Rehabilitation: Therapeutic Strategies for Effective InterventionSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

In NBC’s award winning series, This is Us, Mandy Moore’s character Becca, a new mother of three, leaves the house for the first time after the childbirth to buy groceries so that she can make something special for her husband, Jack. Ordinarily, Becca plays by the book and goes with the flow but an encounter where another shopper grabs the last bag of yellow onions that Becca wanted for herself leads to a massive meltdown. One can clearly see what happens when the demands on a capable and caring person like Rebecca exceeds her capacity as woman who’s recovering from postnatal blues and warding off the unlimited pressure of raising babies. Today, my guest, Professor Jerry Hoepner, will talk about the daily tug of war where a novel context causes a seismic shift in the demands and deterioration in the performance as it exceeds capacity.

Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS presented by Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940) Our second session of the conference: Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS  was presented by Dr. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Dr. Chiaravalloti is a leader in the field of cognitive rehabilitation in the US and abroad, is director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti’s research focuses on the development of treatments to improve cognitive function.   This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org

McKay Moore Sohlberg is a Full Professor and Director of the Communication Disorders & Sciences Program at University of Oregon, and a Fellow of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Dr. Sohlberg has published numerous articles, chapters, and manuals on managing cognitive impairments following acquired brain injury and is co-author of two leading textbooks in the field. She has been funded on a number of federal projects supporting the development and evaluation of assistive technology to deliver cognitive rehabilitation, and to help individuals with cognitive impairment more fully integrate into their communities. EGAS evaluation The eGAS app is available as a beta app using Apple’s TestFlight service. We can add a bunch of email addresses to a 60 day test session, and then an invitation code will be sent to all the email addresses. Then, you just download the Apple TestFlight app, paste in the invitation code, and you’ll get the app for 60 days. After 60 days, if you want to keep trying it out, we can start a new test session. If people want to try it, they can send their email address to:mckay@uoregon.edu

Vera K. Fischer began her career in residential real estate, working her way up from Leasing Agent to Property Manager. She segued to Operations Manager for the first privately held Cognitive Rehabilitation clinic in Austin, Texas. In 1993, Vera launched her career at GSD&M, an internationally known advertising agency. After various positions within several Austin area agencies, Vera went client-side to Forgent Networks. There she managed and implemented a multi-million dollar marketing budget for several years. In 2004, Vera founded her agency, 97 Degrees West known as The Brand Marketing Agency. Since 2004, the agency has survived both recessions and shown significant growth since 2012. Clients include: LS Tractor USA, United Heritage Credit Union, FirstCare Health Plans and several area small businesses in real estate, oil & gas and specialty medical practices. 97 Degrees West has been the recipient of 15 international creative and marketing awards including a Stevie Award from the American Business Association. Vera is a member of the University Area Rotary Club, a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, a Mentor at Capital Factory and most recently, was accepted to the Master’s program at Texas State University in Strategic Communications. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Inside knowledge of programmatic media buying that demystifies the concept How to segment your audience for a layered approach to content delivery What you need to know about your targets to get to anyone anywhere The simple reason why it takes 24 advertising contacts before any action is taken How you can get through the clutter of the media landscape to reach your targets Why programmatic media buying can target specific users and follow them through The way to use tech to find networks based on target behavior Ways to contact Vera: Twitter: @VeraFischer97 Email: Vera@SystemExecution.com A transcript of this episode is available here: systemexecution.com/programmatic-media-buying-explained-leveraging-search-traffic

Vera K. Fischer began her career in residential real estate, working her way up from Leasing Agent to Property Manager. She segued to Operations Manager for the first privately held Cognitive Rehabilitation clinic in Austin, Texas. In 1993, Vera launched her career at GSD&M, an internationally known advertising agency. After various positions within several Austin area agencies, Vera went client-side to Forgent Networks. There she managed and implemented a multi-million dollar marketing budget for several years. In 2004, Vera founded her agency, 97 Degrees West known as The Brand Marketing Agency. Since 2004, the agency has survived both recessions and shown significant growth since 2012. Clients include: LS Tractor USA, United Heritage Credit Union, FirstCare Health Plans and several area small businesses in real estate, oil & gas and specialty medical practices. 97 Degrees West has been the recipient of 15 international creative and marketing awards including a Stevie Award from the American Business Association. Vera is a member of the University Area Rotary Club, a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, a Mentor at Capital Factory and most recently, was accepted to the Master’s program at Texas State University in Strategic Communications. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How brand and authenticity has changed from the Mad Men days Showing that your brand is authentic without saying it (and why saying you should never, ever say you’re authentic) Lessons for embracing an authentic brand strategy Paying attention to your cultural experiences and how they can impact your brand Why you need to employ a brand historian Letting consumers into the cult Making the most of lucky breaks Ways to contact Vera: Twitter: @systemexecution Twitter: @VeraFischer97 A transcript of this episode is available here: systemexecution.com/5-authentic-brand-strategy-lessons

Vera Fischer began her career in residential real estate, working her way up from Leasing Agent to Property Manager. She segued to Operations Manager for the first privately held Cognitive Rehabilitation clinic in Austin, Texas. In 1993, Vera launched her career at GSD&M, an internationally known advertising agency. After various positions within several Austin area agencies, Vera went client-side to Forgent Networks. There she managed and implemented a multi-million dollar marketing budget for several years. In 2004, Vera founded her agency, 97 Degrees West known as The Brand Marketing Agency. Since 2004, the agency has survived both recessions and shown significant growth since 2012. Clients include: LS Tractor USA, United Heritage Credit Union, FirstCare Health Plans and several area small businesses in real estate, oil & gas and specialty medical practices. 97 Degrees West has been the recipient of 15 international creative and marketing awards including a Stevie Award from the American Business Association. Vera is a member of the University Area Rotary Club, a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, a Mentor at Capital Factory and most recently, was accepted to the Master’s program at Texas State University in Strategic Communications. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Brand authenticity: what is it? What brand really means Why achieving brand authenticity means gaining loyalty Why saying your brand is authentic is never the answer The 6 strategies for building brand authenticity Ways to contact Vera: Twitter: @systemexecution Twitter: @VeraFischer97 A transcript of this episode is available here: systemexecution.com/brand-authenticity-strategies

In this episode, we're traveling! First, our producer goes to Baltimore to check out the Department of Veteran Affairs' medical foster home program, which helps keep veterans out of nursing homes by finding them a place to receive care in a private home. Then we take a trip to the grocery store to talk about one method of cognitive rehabilitation—a group of practices designed to repair of mitigate cognitive deficits caused by brain injuries. The TBI Family is produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. This podcast provides caregivers of service members and veterans with TBI with information on traumatic brain injury and highlights resources available to them. We also share caregiver stories. Link to the VA medical foster home program: http://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/Medical_Foster_Homes.asp Link to the VA home based primary care program: https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/guide/longtermcare/Home_Based_Primary_Care.asp A recent DVBIC webinar on cognitive rehabilitation, for providers: https://dvbic.dcoe.mil/training/webinars/2016/cognitive-rehabilitation-mild-traumatic-brain-injury-applications-military For information on TBI or to get the DVBIC Family Caregiver Curriculum, go to https://dvbic.dcoe.mil or email us at info@dvbic.org. This podcast transcript is available online via the DVBIC website: http://dvbic.dcoe.mil/files/podcast/DVBIC_Podcast-Series_The-TBI-Family_Episode-4_Jan-3-2017_Transcript_v1.0_2017-02-15.pdf The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host, reporters and guests. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. All music in this podcast was used according to Creative Commons licensing. Our theme song is "I Dunno" by grapes and our credit music is "Esaelp Em Xim" by Pitx, both from CCmixter.org. Other songs used were "From Here to Iceland (Full Version)" by Loch Lomond and "Green Gem" by Raez, from the Free Music Archive. [DCoE Product Unique Identifier 3905]

Vera Fischer began her career in residential real estate, working her way up from Leasing Agent to Property Manager. She segued to Operations Manager for the first privately held Cognitive Rehabilitation clinic in Austin, Texas. In 1993, Vera launched her career at GSD&M, an internationally known advertising agency. After various positions within several Austin area agencies, Vera went client-side to Forgent Networks. There she managed and implemented a multi-million dollar marketing budget for several years. In 2004, Vera founded her agency, 97 Degrees West known as The Brand Marketing Agency. Since 2004, the agency has survived both recessions and shown significant growth since 2012. Clients include: LS Tractor USA, United Heritage Credit Union, FirstCare Health Plans and several area small businesses in real estate, oil & gas and specialty medical practices. 97 Degrees West has been the recipient of 15 international creative and marketing awards including a Stevie Award from the American Business Association. Vera is a member of the University Area Rotary Club, a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, a Mentor at Capital Factory and most recently, was accepted to the Master’s program at Texas State University in Strategic Communications. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How to stop underestimating time The three reasons why we underestimate how long it will take us to do something Why you can’t ever schedule more than one event for an evening Why you should block out your time for strategic thinking Why you need to delegate Ways to contact Vera: Twitter: @systemexecution Twitter: @VeraFischer97 A transcript of this episode is available at systemexecution.com/vera-fischer-solocast-episode-1/

Vera Fischer began her career in residential real estate, working her way up from Leasing Agent to Property Manager. She segued to Operations Manager for the first privately held Cognitive Rehabilitation clinic in Austin, Texas. In 1993, Vera launched her career at GSD&M, an internationally known advertising agency. After various positions within several Austin area agencies, Vera went client-side to Forgent Networks. There she managed and implemented a multi-million dollar marketing budget for several years. In 2004, Vera founded her agency, 97 Degrees West known as The Brand Marketing Agency. Since 2004, the agency has survived both recessions and shown significant growth since 2012. Clients include: LS Tractor USA, United Heritage Credit Union, FirstCare Health Plans and several area small businesses in real estate, oil & gas and speciality medical practices. 97 Degrees West has been the recipient of 15 international creative and marketing awards including a Stevie Award from the American Business Association. Vera is a member of the University Area Rotary Club, a member of the Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University, a Mentor at Capital Factory and most recently, was accepted to the Masters program at Texas State University in Strategic Communications. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Vera decided to start 97 Degrees West How hiring a coach helped Vera stop making the same mistakes over and over Understanding what you can and can’t do and hiring employees to offset your strengths What Vera focuses on herself How Vera has combated the challenges of unpredictable revenue Why Vera has removed herself from 97 Degrees West hiring process The qualities “A Players” at 97 Degrees West share How Vera is able to retain employees Things Vera does to develop her own skills What Vera does to stay focused Vera’s calendar scheduling tactics that keep her organized Vera’s upcoming podcast launch Ways to contact Vera: Twitter: @verafischer97 Email: vera@97dwest.com

Welcome to a 2016 Kessler Foundation Research Speakers series. Guest speaker Dr. Denise Krch presents: “Development of a virtual-based cognitive rehabilitation treatment” Dr. Krch is a Research Scientist in the Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory at Kessler Foundation Research Center, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, The State University of New Jersey and is a licensed psychologist in the state of New York. Dr. Krch has recently been awarded funding from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to develop an innovative, virtual reality-based intervention to treat impairments in executive function in individuals with TBI. Dr. Krch also receives funding from the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research to investigate the role of cognitive reserve in TBI. This presentation was recorded on Monday, February 1st, 2016 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation.

The role of music in cognitive rehabilitation after stroke.