A preview of future posts

Although these are subject to change and/or modification, the following are a few topics that I plan to address in future posts:

What is dementia? (clearing some confusion regarding dementia vs. Alzheimer's, and now Major Neurocognitive Disorder)

o   What is neuropsychology

o   Overview of cognition
o   Cognitive symptoms of various medical conditions
o   Concussion (various topics: identification, treatment, return to school, return to play, return to work)
o   Importance of expectations for cognitive abilities
o   Memory training: using memory games versus memory strategies
o   Remembering names
o   Attention training – mindfulness for adhd
o   Metaphors: pot
o   Metaphors: car
o   Metaphors: thinking is like juggling, and the effects of pain on cognition
o   Concussion recovery: balancing exertion and rest. How do you do that?
o   Mindfulness: different views
o   We are what we practice. What are you practicing?