"As a high school student, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with dementia. This became a reality after her husband died. My mom moved her into our home thinking we might be able to keep her safe and comfortable, but nursing home placement was inevitable. This event was devastating to me. Globally, over 55 million people live with dementia, a figure expected to reach 139 million by 2050,"
"This federal initiative led to a major increase in the visibility of neuroscience research. Brain plasticity (or neuroplasticity) is the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize its structure, functions, and neural connections throughout life in response to experiences, learning, and even injury, allowing it to adapt by strengthening existing pathways or forming new ones."
"Many older adults experience forgetfulness and have lapses in their memories and therefore worry about these incidents. The fear of developing dementia is real and creates anxiety when memory is challenged. With the numbers of dementia cases expected to continue to increase globally, there remains a strong interest in cognitive aging, including all phases such as prevention (enhancement), impairment (diagnosis), and/or disability (treatment)."
Over 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, with projections reaching 139 million by 2050 and many more experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Many older adults experience forgetfulness and worry when memory lapses occur, creating anxiety about developing dementia. Neuroplasticity describes the brain's ability to reorganize its structure, functions, and neural connections throughout life. Research from the Decade of the Brain revealed adult neurogenesis and lifelong plasticity. Memory training may stimulate neurogenesis, generate neurons and synapses, and improve cognitive function. Growing dementia prevalence has increased interest in cognitive aging across prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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