Dr. Linda Sasser has been studying and presenting on the issues impacting brain and memory health for over three decades. From keynote lectures to retreat experiences, Dr. Sasser engages her audience in an exploration of personal health and wellness through simple practices to stay sharp and engaged.
One of the most puzzling aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is why it affects people so differently. Some develop memory loss and dementia as Alzheimer’s progresses while others show little or no cognitive decline despite having the same underlying brain pathology. It is estimated that about thirty percent of older adults who develop Alzheimer’s disease never… Continue reading →
A new study by scientists at Yale University suggests that older adults can and do improve over time, and that this improvement is partly due to their mindset toward aging. Becca R. Levy, a professor of social and behavioral sciences at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), found that nearly half of adults aged… Continue reading →