MEMORY AND MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT TREATMENT
NEUROFEEDBACK THERAPY ADDRESSES COGNITIVE DECLINE EARLY ON
Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a form of memory decline. Usually found in older adults, it manifests in areas of short- or long-term recall, attention, ability to focus, and executive functions. Around 12% of cases of MCI progress to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but with early detection, some of the most severe symptoms can be avoided.
The emerging science of neuroplasticity shows that our brains continue to grow and form new connections for our entire lives. Things like exercise, diet, and how we use our brains can improve our brain health, memory, and cognition even in late stages of life.
For individuals struggling with MCI and at risk of Alzheimer’s, neurofeedback therapy can help to “exercise” the brain, training it to retain, improve, and develop new connections. Our clinical cases have shown these methods can be effective in improving cognition and memory.
Cognitive Decline Impairment Symptoms:
Forgetting to go to events or appointments
Losing things often
Losing trains of thought or threads in conversations, books, movies
Having difficulty navigating familiar environments
Having trouble coming up with words than other people of the same age
If You, Or Your Loved One, Notice Problems With Your Memory, Act Now And Find Out How We Can Help
How does Neurofeedback work?
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1. Brain map
Brainwave assessment identifies imbalances and helps to create a personalized treatment plan.
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2. Treatment setup
Non-invasive sensors and headphones are placed on your head and the treatment session begins.
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3. Brain activation
Software translates your brainwave data and stops or starts audio/visual media based on your brain activity.
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4. Conditioning
In response to the audio/visual feedback, your brain adapts and learns to regulate your brainwaves and build new, healthy neural pathways.
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5. Brain Training
Over time with continuous brain training, healthy brain activity in target regions increases, and symptom-associated activity decreases.
Related Research
Tuning Up the Old Brain with New Tricks: Attention Training via Neurofeedback Click Here
EEG neurofeedback: a brief overview and an example of peak alpha frequency training for cognitive enhancement in the elderly Click Here
The Effectiveness of Neurofeedback on Cognitive Functioning in Patients with Alzheimers Disease Click Here