Don’t tell me how I feel! Emotional support relieves social exclusion angst
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
Social exclusion is known to have negative consequences for cognition, affect and behavior. Social support can provide relief – but some support is more effective than others.
New method predicts Alzheimer’s in two-year window
By
Dave Surico
Dec 05, 2013
A new study has led to a breakthrough in the process to identify people who will fall victim to Alzheimer’s disease.
Therapy helps mend aphasia
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Aggressive therapy can improve language function and general cognition for seniors who have had aphasia for years, according to a study recently published in Brain and Language.
Study: Technology can detect pain in patients who cannot communicate it
Sep 15, 2011
Scientists are hopeful that a new technology will be able to objectively measure and detect pain in people — such as elderly dementia patients — who are unable to articulate whether they are hurting,...