Recalling 9 digit number

Recalling 9 digit number

“I am sure you recall how I struggled to hold items in working memory when we were with you. Yesterday I was working on a grant report. The grant number is 9 digits. We lost our data we entered. I went to my office later in the afternoon to re-enter the data,...
Preventing Dementia: “Where Are My Keys?”

Preventing Dementia: “Where Are My Keys?”

Just as I have monitored my physical health and modified my lifestyle to improve and maintain my well being as I’ve aged, I have also become interested in improving and preserving my cognitive skills. As long as I live, my goal is to live well, and so, after...
I Came as a Skeptic and am Now a Believer

I Came as a Skeptic and am Now a Believer

My 19-year-old daughter, Payton, is profoundly autistic. She is unable to respond to questions, has atypical seizures on a daily basis, and must be assisted with most life skills. I have tried many, many therapies beginning when she was a little over two years of age....
Rubik’s Cube Solved: “Craig’s Gains Continue!”

Rubik’s Cube Solved: “Craig’s Gains Continue!”

Craig successfully completed the Rubik’s Cube on Friday night 4/11! He walked in from playing outside, looked at his cube, flipped a few turns and Waa La – done!! After 3 months of almost daily turns. Why is this significant, and how does this relate to...
From John Almarode, Ph.D.

From John Almarode, Ph.D.

“What makes this program different from others is that Carol has the research and the data to backup its effectiveness.The research on the association between working memory and academic achievement makes this program an ideal choice for sharpening a student’s...