Ethelle Lord

Reprint from NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 20, 2019 Summary: A neuroimaging study on house sparrows reveals changes in the dopaminergic system could be a physiological mechanism underlying the negative behavioral effects of chronic stress. The findings shed light on stress and resilience in wildlife and humans. Source: Louisiana State University A biologist at Louisiana State University conducted a pioneering research study that could help us to better understand the role of dopamine in stress resilience in humans through analyzing wild songbirds. This study could lead to increased prevention and treatment... Continue Reading

This article is reprinted from NEUROSCIENCE NEWS The brain’s pathways to imagination may hold the key to altruistic behavior Summary: Imagination helps us act altruistically, a new study reports. When we see others in trouble, we imagine how we can help before acting. Researchers implicate the medial temporal lobe subsystem in guiding our prosocial behaviors. Source: Boston College In those split seconds when people witness others in distress, neural pathways in the brain support the drive to help through facets of imagination that allow people to see the episode as it unfolds and envision... Continue Reading

Contributing article by Karoline Gore, an experienced care home worker and writer. 3 Helpful Tips to Lower Risks of Dementia The number of people affected with dementia is expected to triple in the next 30 years making it important to do everything possible to lower the risk of decline in cognitive functioning. Nearly 50 million are affected worldwide and there are 10 million new cases each year according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Although there is no cure for the condition, it is possible to reduce the risks of dementia and avoid the devastating consequences. Healthy Diets and Exercise Dementia... Continue Reading

Energy is at the very source of life. Someone living with DEMENTIA, or someone providing care to someone living with dementia, can benefit by applying one or more of these three energy areas: BOTANICAL ENERGY (for the person living with dementia and the care providers) MEMORY ENERGY (for the care providers) ENERGY MEDICINE (for the person living with dementia and their care providers) BOTANICAL ENERGY refers to supplements that controls the most basic bodily functions necessary to experiencing optimal physical health. At the very foundation of optimal health to create energy that protects and... Continue Reading

Norman Duncan is the first and current Chairman of the Board at the International Caregivers Association. This week he traveled from his home in Virginia, USA to Normandy, France to celebrate 75 years since D-Day. If you wish to correspond with him via email, please write him a note at normanduncan1919@gmail.com Norman is an exceptional man with a century of life experience. We are extremely grateful to have him as our chairperson and also to call him a friend. I am certain he will appreciate you reaching out. PS: Norman took care of his love of his life, Elsie Duncan who was British and his war... Continue Reading

The research may one day give voice to people who lost speech from neurological disorders. Originally printed on April 24, 2019 and written by Michael Greshko & Maya Wei-Hass Someday, people who have lost their ability to speak may get their voice back. A new study demonstrates that electrical activity in the brain can be decoded and used to synthesize speech. The study, published on Wednesday in Nature, reported data from five patients whose brains were already being monitored for epileptic seizures, with stamp-size arrays of electrodes placed directly on the surfaces of their brains. As... Continue Reading

To date there are no effective treatments available for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and this in spite of millions spent on scientific research. Relief for family care providers and the medical community continues to elude us. Everyone is frustrated about what to say and what to do to improve the care of millions  Continue Reading