Thank you to the #Penn Memory Center for hosting #AgeofAging & this episode on ambiguous loss. We discussed the experiences of my father's early-onset #Alzheimer's & my attempt to put into words my love & #grief for what he was going through. W/gratitude to the #PennMemoryCenter and, as always, to #neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller of #UCSF's #MemoryandAgingCenter for writing w/me our dual #memoir, Finding the Right Words: A Story of Literature, Grief, & the# Brain.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiguous-loss/id1757439424?i=1000756950309

I did this podcast -- Resilient Aging -- about my father's #dementia (early-onset #Alzheimers) with #neurologist, #psychologist Dr. Dani Cabral, and it was released today. If you have a few minutes and can take a listen, please do. And if you do, I hope you find it helpful.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-the-words-when-memory-fades-alzheimers-grief/id1819239903?i=1000752504775

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#Grief

#Child #neurologist explains the reason children #lie, and it's surprisingly wholesome

https://www.upworthy.com/child-lying-is-developmental-milestone

#3Goodthings (Global Brain Health Institute @ #UCSF)

1. Bruce Miller, UCSF #neurologist, & I read from our memoir, took ?s from #GBHI fellows, & signed copies.

2. Met w/#GBHI fellows, all focused on brain health. Heard about extraordinary work training primary care #physicians in #Ghana to recognize #MCI; more efficient #MCI screening in #Uganda; connect #psychiatrists & neurologists in #Guatemala.

3. Talked w/the GBHI fellows about science & the #humanities. Better together!

Tomorrow (1.27) from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, #UCSF #neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller & I will be discussing the #memoir we wrote together in honor of my father, Jerry, who died of early-onset #Alzheimer's. We will be taking questions & sharing/signing our #book, Finding the Right Words: A Story of #Literature, #Grief, & the #Brain. Please come to the Sandler Auditorium at #UCSF if you are in the area.

https://calendar.ucsf.edu/event/author-talk-and-book-signing

#Dementia
#Caregiving
#Medicine

A #Neurologist Explains the Benefits of Starting a New #Hobby as an #Adult

A #doctor and #author who took up piano in #middleage explains how starting new #hobbies later in life helps your #brain.

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/a-neurologist-explains-the-brain-benefits-from-starting-a-new-hobby-as-an-adult/91201501

I'm honored to be doing this event w/Dr. Bruce Miller, a brilliant #neurologist & dear friend. He took a chance on writing a #memoir w/me in honor of my father, who died of early-onset #Alzheimers. I will be grateful to Bruce forever.

We'll be reading from the #book on January 27, 2026 from 4:30 to 6 pm at #UCSF, answering questions, sharing knowledge (Bruce is an expert in #dementia, particularly #FTD) & experiences. If you are in the area & can come, please do.

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#3GoodThings

1. #Bloomscrolling in the yard.

2. I'll be doing events @ UCSF related to my #memoir, written w/Dr. Bruce Miller. The flyer will get posted when ready, but for now if you're around UCSF on Wed., January 28th from 4:30 to 6 & are interested in hearing us read from & talk about Finding the Right Words: A Story of #Literature, #Grief, & the #Brain, hold that date & time! Bruce is a brilliant #neurologist, writer, & wonderful human being.

3. Ready to get back to writing on #Poe.

Johns Hopkins UP is discounting all books by 50%. Purchases over $50 get free shipping. Use discount code HCYB25.

Here is a link to the preface of my #memoir, written w/the brilliant #UCSF #neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller, Finding the Right Words: A Story of Literature, Grief, and the Brain. His explanations of how the #brain works (or w/#dementia, why it doesn't) are beautifully written & incredibly helpful to those who struggle to understand.

https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12605/finding-right-words

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