05 Jul Why Taking a Vacation is Good For Brain Health
Let’s look at why taking a vacation is so good for our brains, and why it’s so beneficial to maintain a work/life balance.
21 Jun How to Support a Loved One in Cognitive Therapy
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in Aphasia, Apraxia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Dementia, Depression, friendship, Health, Highlight, Learning Disabilities, love, Medical Conditions, Misc, Psychosis, Stroke, TBI
Going through cognitive therapy can be difficult and frustrating for patients, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Supporting a loved one in cognitive therapy can be very helpful in their recovery.
02 Jun Can Retiring Early Accelerate Cognitive Decline?
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in Adults, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, friendship, Health, Healthy Aging, Seniors
Many people choose to retire early if they have the financial resources to do so. This can be good for us in many ways! However, it’s worth exploring research that tells us something we may not want to hear - that retiring early could potentially accelerate cognitive decline. Let’s take a look at what the research says.
03 May What is the EyeBOX device?
Here at HappyNeuron, we always have an eye out for the latest scientific findings and technology that may be useful to clinicians and their patients. We’re very interested in the EyeBOX device, which is a new tool for assessing concussions.
06 Feb How a stroke can affect social cognition
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Group Therapy, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke
The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior.
23 Jan Activities to help with stroke recovery
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in Adults, Aphasia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Language, Memory, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, Telehealth
In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways to help the brain along when trying to overcome some of the cognitive effects of stroke.
06 Jan How to measure short-term goals in cognitive therapy
In rehabilitation and therapy settings, clinicians typically track progress on a regular basis by setting goals with patients. This is helpful in order to see how the patient is progressing in a quantifiable way and to analyze whether the best methods are being used to help the patient through their unique situation.
30 Dec Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
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in ADHD, Aphasia, Autism, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Depression, Digital Tools, Language, Memory, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI, Telehealth, Therapy Tips
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals together at the beginning of the year could help clients stay motivated and better understand their progress over time. Here are some of the areas of cognition that you can work on together using our digital program and/or worksheets.
