Brain Matters (Audio)

There are two questions pertaining to the self – the metaphysical and empirical - that are often confounded. The latter is best approached through neurology as V.S. Ramachandran, Director of the Center for Brain and Cognition at UC San Diego, illustrates in this fascinating lecture at UC Berkeley.

Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 30558]

Nearly 5. 3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias today – and that number will rise to 16 million by the year 2050. The fatal, neuro-degenerative disease’s long duration, costly care, and the absence of a cure or treatment will have dramatic effects on families, health care systems, as well as financial models in the years to come. Mary Ball, who serves as the president and chief executive officer of Alzheimer’s San Diego describes collaborations among leading research organizations to generate treatments and cures as well as preventive measures. Series: "Pulse" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30684]

With our aging population the incidence of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease are predicted to reach epidemic proportions. Look at AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30142]

Six in ten people with dementia will wander. Hear about the programs that are available to help bring them home safe. Linda Cho, executive director of Stellar care, joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss the problem of wandering and how to create a home environment that facilitates safety and comfort. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28834]

How can communities better support the growing number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease? Mary Ball, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss how her organization is trying to make a difference through information, support, and partnerships with local government. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28724]

Choosing residential care for a loved one if often a difficult decision. Linda Cho, executive director of Stellar care, joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to talk about the new models of residential care, family involvement, care with dignity and more. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28955]

What insights into Alzheimer’s disease can cutting edge imaging techniques reveal? James Brewer, MD, PhD joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss how this unique wiindow into the brain can be used to study the progression of the disease as well as help test new therapies. Series: "Alzheimer’s Disease" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 28836]