Episode 7 - Memory | Emory School of Medicine

Episode 7 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 56:16

In this episode, it’s all about the brain and memory. We delve into the science of memory - how it works, how we can retain it and why we lose it.

Episode Segments

Religious Orders Study

Episode 7 | Segment 1 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 14:58

Emory University in Atlanta and Rush University in Chicago are partners in a groundbreaking study, called the Religious Orders Study, which looks into how we can prevent cognitive decline as we age.

Emory Healthy Aging Study

Episode 7 | Segment 2 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 2:56

The Emory Healthy Aging Study is a scientific effort to further understand how we age - learning more about the average human lifespan, diseases and neurological disorders related to it.

Lewy Body Dementia

Episode 7 | Segment 3 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 8:52

We profile a renowned neurologist with Lewy Body Dementia – examining the similarities between Lewy Body, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and how these disease processes overlap.

Georgia Memory Net

Episode 7 | Segment 4 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 3:17

Georgia Memory Net is comprised of five memory assessment clinics throughout the state with the goal of providing memory assessment to Georgians.

Flicker Study

Episode 7 | Segment 5 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 7:59

Jackie Spierman was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, often a pre-cursor to Alzheimer’s Disease. She qualified for the Flicker study, as one of only ten people in the world.

Cognitive Empowerment Program

Episode 7 | Segment 6 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 5:41

The Cognitive Empowerment Program at Emory Brain Health Center is designed for those impacted by cognitive impairment. The program provides both patient and caregiver support.

Phyllis and Richard

Episode 7 | Segment 7 | Aired October 14, 2020
Run time: 8:00

This episodes features a neurologist who leaves his practice to care for his wife suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. In spite of a disease marked by endless losses, there is still beauty in love.