Webinar – Research and Clinical Practice: Sex Differences in Dementia
Sex and gender differences have become increasingly recognized across the dementias in recent years. In this webinar, Dr. Rachel Buckley will review current evidence for sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease risk across the measurement spectrum – from epidemiological evidence to clinical phenotypes and biological markers. Further, she will discuss the question of whether these sex […]
Webinar – Ageing with Brain Injury and its Association with Risk for Dementia
The later-in-life effects of traumatic brain injury has been a subject of debate over the past decade. Increasingly, the association between brain injury and risk of developing dementia has attracted media headlines, influencing the public’s perception about the later-in-life effects. Understanding aging with brain injury involves assessing multiple sources of information regarding typical and problematic […]
Webinar – An Introduction to Neurodegenerative Pathology for Neuropsychologists
Autopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease. Neurodegeneration is defined as the progressive loss of selectively vulnerable neurons in specific anatomic networks, thus leading to neuronal death and cognitive impairment. Neurodegenerative diseases are therefore characterized by the clinical phenotype (e.g. a dementia syndrome), anatomic patterns of atrophy or vulnerability, and pathology at […]
Webinar – Cannabis and Neuropsychological Functioning: An Update on Adverse Effects in Adolescence and Beyond
Public sentiment and laws around the use of cannabis continue to become more permissive in the United States alongside a growing perception of effective medicinal applications. Yet, there is a robust literature documenting cannabis-associated worsening of neuropsychological functioning. What does the current scientific research suggest about the type and magnitude of neuropsychological side-effects from recreational […]
Webinar – COVID-19 Teleneuropsychology(TeleNP)
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there is a pressing need for neuropsychology to apply tele-communication technologies to deliver services to patients unable to attend in-person appointments. Encouragingly, new evidence is emerging to support development of novel models of neuropsychology service delivery remotely. Using North America and Australia as examples, this webinar will illustrate […]
Podcast Episode 124 | The Neuropsychology of Addiction – With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia about the neuropsychology of addiction. We cover addiction epidemiology, the syndrome model, neurobiology, transdiagnostic constructs such as compulsivity, behavioral addictions, cognitive profiles linked to substances of abuse, and behavioral, pharmacological, and cognitive treatments for people with addictions.
Podcast Episode 122| Parkinson’s Disease – With Dr. Sara Schaefer
This episode is a wide ranging discussion of Parkinson’s disease, with Dr. Sara Schaefer. The conversation begins with basic facts, features, and concepts, and then moves into more complex topics, while covering many critical factors for neuropsychologists to consider. It includes a focus on diagnosis/symptoms, epidemiology, core neuropathology, neurodiagnostic approaches, risk factors (e.g., REM behavior […]
Podcast Episode 118 — Ecological Validity and Technology in Neuropsychology – With Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe about ecological validity, with a focus on methods for capitalizing on digital technologies to maximize ecological validity in neuropsychology. We cover definitions, methods for assessing ecological validity, naturalistic assessment, smart homes, sensors, privacy and security, and a digital memory notebook.
Podcast Episode 116 | Brain Health in Adults – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
This episode is a broad overview of brain health in adults. We discuss methods for encouraging positive brain health behavior change in our patients, how to help patients who have little to no motivation for change (“precontemplation” stage), the importance of tailoring feedback to a patient’s level of health literacy, research support for various forms […]
Podcast Episode 114 | Loneliness – With Dr. Ellen Lee
In this episode, we discuss loneliness with Dr. Ellen Lee. We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including digital technology), relationships with age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and culture, overall physical, cognitive, and mental health effects, and interventions to reduce loneliness.