Preserving Brain Health: Memory Expert Separates Fact From Fiction

Myths about brain health are as rampant as they are for any feared disease. Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun is a memory expert who actively fights against these myths. In the process, she helps people learn how to reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Braun has worked for 10 years as a clinical neuropsychologist in departments of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry in hospitals and academia. In 2008, she received the Practitioner of the Year Award from the Alzheimer’s Association in southeastern Wisconsin. Read full article about how a memory expert sees us protecting our brains:  Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook The stories in this fine book showed us how others have gone through similar things with their families and that is somehow reassuring. There are some helpful suggestions but mostly there is the recognition that others went through the same thing. All we can do is our best. That is greatly reassuring during these difficult emotional times. If you are a caregiver, this is a must-read. - Delores Edwards                Related StoriesHow do You Break the News That a Loved One is Going on Hospice CareDo You Need a Specialist for a Dementia Diagnosis?An Elder's Loneliness Depends on Personality 
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