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The Brain Blog: October 2007

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Information, Insight, Resources. October 24, 2007. In this wide-ranging talk, Vilayanur Ramachandran explores how brain damage can reveal the connection between the internal structures of the brain and the corresponding functions of the mind. He talks about phantom limb pain, synesthesia (when people hear color or smell sounds), and the Capgras delusion, when brain-damaged people believe their closest friends and family have been replaced with imposters. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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The Brain Blog: Coping with Brain Injury: Caregiving Strategies

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Information, Insight, Resources. April 1, 2009. Coping with Brain Injury: Caregiving Strategies. It's certainly not easy to be the caregiver for someone with a serious brain injury. Depression, sense of loss and frustration are likely consequences. This informative interview explores strategies to avoid isolation and anger, and points the way toward resources to make the job easier. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Brain Injury Survivor Blogs.

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The Brain Blog: November 2007

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Information, Insight, Resources. November 18, 2007. Research Shows The Brain's Processing Speed Is Significantly Faster Than Real Time. Scientists at The University of Arizona have added another piece of the puzzle of how the brain processes memory. Http:/ www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/89079.php. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brain Injury Survivor Blogs.

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The Brain Blog: September 2007

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Information, Insight, Resources. September 11, 2007. Study finds left-wing brain, right-wing brain. By Denise Gellene -Los Angeles Times Staff Writer. September 10, 2007. Even in humdrum nonpolitical decisions, liberals and conservatives literally think differently, researchers show. Exploring the neurobiology of politics, scientists have found that liberals tolerate ambiguity and conflict better than conservatives because of how their brains work. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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The Brain Blog: Coping with Brain Injury: Robots and Rehabilitation

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Information, Insight, Resources. February 1, 2009. Coping with Brain Injury: Robots and Rehabilitation. There are no silver bullets after brain injury, but new robotic technologies are effective in helping stroke victims regain function in their arms and legs. This cutting edge technology doesn't just assist by moving limbs; it fosters learning that actually rewires the brain. Robots are emerging as a promising new rehabilitation tool. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Brain Injury Survivor Blogs.

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The Brain Blog: February 2009

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Information, Insight, Resources. February 1, 2009. Coping with Brain Injury: Robots and Rehabilitation. There are no silver bullets after brain injury, but new robotic technologies are effective in helping stroke victims regain function in their arms and legs. This cutting edge technology doesn't just assist by moving limbs; it fosters learning that actually rewires the brain. Robots are emerging as a promising new rehabilitation tool. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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The Brain Blog: November 2008

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Information, Insight, Resources. November 7, 2008. Brain Fitness: Sight and Sound. Join host Peter Coyote in " Brain Fitness 2: Sight and Sound. The follow-up to "The Brain Fitness Program," as he explores the brain's ability to change and grow, even as we age, helping us maintain and improve our vision and hearing. Brain Fitness 2: Sight and Sound" is a special in-depth look at the advances in neuroplasticity. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brain Injury Survivor Blogs.

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Grande Prairie Residential Society. Guidelines For Community Room. Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities. Alberta Association for Community Living. Alberta Brain Injury Help Line. Canadian Association of Community Living. Canadian Association for Independent Living Centres. Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). Hotels Are Wheelchair Assessed. Hotels Have Wheelchair Shower. The Community Living Attendent Training. Olverines Wheelchair Sports Association. Building Age Friendly Communities.

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The Brain Blog: Living With Traumatic Brain Injury

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Information, Insight, Resources. April 1, 2009. Living With Traumatic Brain Injury. People with traumatic brain injuries may experience physical, cognitive or personality changes that affect their work and relationships. In this program from the University of Washington, you will hear stories of people who are rebuilding their lives and readjusting to family, careers and everyday life after a brain injury:. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Brain Injury Survivor Blogs.

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The Brain Blog: March 2008

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Information, Insight, Resources. March 2, 2008. An Intro to Brain Injury. The Anatomy of a Head Injury. By Eric A. Roy, Ph.D., C.Psych. Director of the Centre for Habilitation Education and Research. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brain Injury Survivor Blogs.