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Cognitive Therapeutics Method™

Potential Reversal of Alzheimer’s Disease: Dr. Dale Bredesen, professor at both the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and at the Easton Laboratories for Neurodegenerative Research at UCLA, announced that he may have found a potential treatment for the reversal of memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The push for a cure for Alzheimer’s is strong as over 5.4 million Americans currently live with the disease. Published in the journal Aging, Bredesen and his research team studied ten people who were experiencing age-related memory loss. Nine of the ten participants had genetic mutations in the APOE4 gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease, putting them at high risk. Participants used a technique called metabolic enhancement for neurodegeneration (MEND), a 36-point personalized regimen focused on a healthy diet, exercise routine, brain stimulation, sleep improvements, medication and vitamins for 5 months to 2 years. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans and neuropsychological testing, the team was able to assess the success of the customized programs for each individual. They found that the MEND technique drastically improved the lives of the participants: those that had to leave work due to their memory decline were able to return, and others who had reported struggling with work saw an improvement in performance. The hippocampus, a critical brain region for learning and memory, often shrinks in individuals with Alzheimer’s. At the beginning of the study, one patient’s hippocampal volume was in the 17th percentile for his age range, but after following the MEND program for 10 months, this specific participant’s hippocampal volume increased drastically to the 75th percentile. Health care professionals agree that a personalized approach to brain health is the best way to prevent and delay signs of cognitive decline. However, not all scientists support the MEND approach, as it includes treating conditions that could be associated with Alzheimer’s, such as inflammation, and incorporates supplements that are not well studied or do not require FDA approval. Bredesen hopes to further prove that treating the underlying causes and mechanisms of the disease will help reverse symptoms. So far, his efforts have proved valid, though a larger sample size and longer study would further validate the effectiveness of the program. In line with Bredesen’s approach, the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ is a personalized, one-on-one program designed to keep aging minds sharp. The Method is customized to each client’s unique needs and offers a range of activities that are fun yet just challenging enough to keep the brain engaged, thereby possibly delaying symptoms of cognitive decline. The Method has been an integral part of Home Care Assistance’s approach to brain health for seniors over the past three years. To learn more about the Method, visit www.HomeCareAssistance.com/Cognitive-Therapeutics-Method today. Sources http://www.impactaging.com/papers/v8/n6/abs/100981a.html http://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-memory-loss-in-alzheimers-patients-be-reversed/ https://alzheimersnewstoday.com/2016/06/21/multidisciplinary-program-reversed-early-cognitive-decline-dramatically-improving-cognition/

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In Need of Continuing Education Units?

We invite you to join us for our upcoming educational webinar, “Conscious Aging: How Healthcare Professionals Can Guide Their Patients through the Aging Process”, to earn one continuing education unit (CEU). Led by Dr. Cassandra Vieten, President and CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, the webinar will explore aging in a more positive light and share techniques for social workers, nurses and certified case managers to help those they work with navigate this process successfully. To register for the webinar, please visit http://homecareassistance.com/conscious-aging. This CE course is offered free to all registrants as part of Home Care Assistance’s mission to change the way the world ages and commitment to community education around topics related to aging and wellness. This webinar is the ideal opportunity for professionals from a wide spectrum of fields, ranging from social workers to nurses to care managers and many more, to earn one continuing education unit while simultaneously gaining valuable information that will be beneficial in advancing their careers and strengthening their patient relationships. Noetic sciences is a multidisciplinary field that combines objective scientific tools with subjective inner knowing to study the full range of human experiences. This webinar will cover the following topics: • Understanding of conscious aging and the noetic sciences • Common stresses associated with aging • Ways in which healthcare professionals can use noetic sciences to improve the quality of life of their patients • Tasks of conscious aging and real-life applications The CE credit is available if the healthcare professional is licensed in a field or profession from one of the boards listed below. Professionals who are not sure whether their state board will accept this CE credit should contact the organization before registering: -Social Work (NASW) -Social Work Board -Nursing (CA Board of Registered Nursing) -Case Management (CCMC) In order to receive one hour of CE credit, healthcare professionals must attend the full webinar, complete an evaluation and score 80% or higher on the post-test. The post-test must be completed by 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern, on Monday July 25th, 2016. Attendees who pass will receive their certificates via email.

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