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Neuropsychologist Diego Alvarado shares in this article the main effects of music therapy on people affected by dementia, while also comparing the two most widely used types of music therapy in the context of musical therapies, along with their advantages and benefits. What is dementia or major neurocognitive disorder? Dementia, currently referred to as a …
This holiday season, some of our clients shared with us the most special moments they’ve experienced with their users using NeuronUP. In this article, you can read some of the most touching anecdotes that reflect the dedication and positive impact NeuronUP has on their daily work. NeuronUP2GO: strengthening bonds between grandfather and grandson “I have …
Neurodevelopmental disorders include a variety of conditions that affect the development of the nervous system, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, and specific learning disorders. Neurorehabilitation has advanced significantly in the past decade, adopting personalized approaches and innovative technologies that optimize treatment and improve the quality of life …
Neuropsychologist Diana Carolina Gómez Blanco demonstrates how non-pharmacological interventions can be a key tool for managing psychological and behavioral symptoms in people with dementia. “A person with dementia lives in a present where things disappear, explanations are forgotten, and conversations lose meaning, where love is the only alternative.” In recent years, the increase in the …
Ruben Montaldo D’Albora, musician and educator, presents in this article a Music Accessibility Program focused on the rehabilitation and transformation of people’s lives through music. Introduction The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Article 27, enshrines the right of every person to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, enjoy the arts, and …
Neuropsychologist Javier Esteban Libiano explains in this article all the details about how our brain encodes smells. Smell, along with taste, is a chemical sense. The stimuli received by both senses interact with their receptors chemically. Smell helps identify food and avoid those that are spoiled or not suitable for consumption. It helps many species …
Neuropsychologist Ángel Martínez Nogueras explains in this article how anosognosia manifests in Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on activities of daily living. What is anosognosia Anosognosia or lack of awareness of one’s own illness or disability is a common symptom in various neurological disorders and diseases. People who suffer from it do not recognize their …
Have you heard about Myhre syndrome? In this article, we explain in detail what Myhre syndrome is, a rare genetic disorder affecting one in every million people worldwide. What is Myhre Syndrome? Myhre syndrome is an extremely rare and little-known genetic condition characterized by a set of specific symptoms and physical and developmental features. It …
What happens if the world changes today and you must find new ways to offer your professional services? In this article, neuropsychologist Andreia Geraldo brings us a Portuguese study conducted on the changes that COVID-19 brought to neuropsychology services and, specifically, how people with neurological disorders faced the process of neuropsychological rehabilitation at distance. COVID-19 and …
