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HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking™ Welcome to the HABIT page for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and program participants. The HABIT Program is for individuals with MCI and their loved ones to learn the best strategies for adapting, coping, and living their best lives with MCI. Follow the HABIT blog to receive updates and information about adjusting to MCI and combating dementia.
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We all want to be “happy” but what does that actually mean and what can we do in our daily lives to be happier?…
This week, I checked in with Peggy Gannon at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL to ask about Driving Evaluations. This is a topic that comes…
Perhaps a long time overdue, the field of medicine has started to ask patients and their families what they want in terms of treatments and…
People usually let those around them know about personal information like a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) by starting with the inner most circles…
After getting the diagnosis of MCI, people naturally start to think about whether or not to tell those around them. Patients often ask us our…
Some of our patients with MCI live alone, perhaps with just occasional “check-ins” from family members. For many people, this is not a problem…
Turn on the television or radio and chances are it won’t take long before you hear an advertisement for “brain training” computer game programs that…
I first met Miranda Morris last summer in 2017, when she was the coordinator and a therapist for the Jacksonville HABIT program. Since then, she…
In the HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking Program® we have always strived to provide the most evidenced based program to all of…
For those living with MCI, it’s a common issue to repeat questions or stories due to your short term memory problem. At times you may…
Exciting news from the HABIT team! In March, Dr. Locke traveled to Torino, Italy to present research related to the HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit…
Part 1 of this blog topic was inspired by a recent large landmark study confirming the efficacy of antidepressant medications. We reviewed the symptoms of…
Most of our blog topics are designed to offer tips and support for maximizing functioning, quality of life, and happiness for those who are already…
On February 26th, Dr. Chandler presented research related to the HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking Program® at the International Symposium on…
Nice piece by Dave Knopman, M.D., a distinguished Behavioral Neurology colleague in Rochester, MN about the benefits of cognitive exercise/activity. Click Below: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-lifelong-strategies-for-preventing-dementia/
This week, I sat down with Dr. Dona Locke to get to know more about her. Dr. Locke is the HABIT Director at Mayo Arizona…
The lack of available treatments for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is frustrating for patients, families, and providers. When a new study or possible treatment approach…
Some of you may have had the great opportunity to meet and work with Dr. Anne Shandera-Ochsner when she was with our Florida team in…
Mismanaging money is a common problem in people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Memory impairment can unfortunately impact our accuracy with our finances. Have…
Did you ever feel upset or stressed and have someone tell you, “Take a deep breath and relax.” Did you try it? Many relaxation practices use…
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