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Alzheimers disease
DIAGNOSED
2016

Carol C.

Training regimen
2-3 sessions per week for 2 years 
Movement history
Dancer 
challenge.
  • Short term memory
  • Turning
  • Information processing
  • Extinguishing signals
  • Lower back pain
goals.
  • Improve memory retention
  • Prevent falls
  • Improve speech and enhance engagement during conversation  
  • Prevent constant changing of clothes
  • Reduce pain
solution.
  • Connecting unpredictable boxing sequences to words that require recall at changing tempos
  • Visual gesturing cues and task switching
  • Training auditory memory and visual-spatial memory at the same time to work both working memory systems
  • Rehearsing statements connected with action to consolidate the statements into long term memory
  • Manual therapy with vibration and trigger points. Referral to Physical therapy
results.
  • Drastically improved attentional processing
  • Improved motor control & motor learning
  • Improved engagement at the dinner table with friends and family
  • Worked temporarily but its effects wore off after a few days
  • Reduction of pain but requires self care maintenance

Video documentation

Carol C.