As a neuropsychologist with expertise in brain aging and dementia, one of the most common concerns I hear from patients and their family members is :”Is this just normal aging or something else?” When memory issues, confusion, or changes in your ability to carry out daily activities start to appear, it’s natural to worry about dementia.

We often think of sleep as a passive state- a time when the body and mind simply relax or “shut down.” But as a neuropsychologist, I can tell you that sleep is one of the most active and vital processes for your brain health and brain aging. This is particularly important when thinking about cognition.

Autism is not a condition with one set of symptoms but rather, a spectrum. This means people with autism may have a wide range of strengths and difficulties with some needing more support than others.