Evidence-Based Guided Meditation for Persons with Cognitive Impairment with Dr. Mansbach

A discussion with Dr. William Mansbach that explores how meditation may improve some aspects of cognition, reduce stress or anxiety, improve insomnia, and general well-being for individuals with cognitive impairment.

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Michael McGregor PT, DPT

• Certified Health Coach, Director, 15 For Me® Program with Mansbach Health Tools, LLC
• Cell: 443-896-6160
• mmcgregor@thebcat.com
• https://www.thebcat.com/

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Questions Asked

• Dr. Mansbach, can you explain how the BCAT approach differs from othe pencil and paper cognitive health test
• Thank you for giving this foundation. So what have you seen with these patients using this meditation technique, especially for sundowning symptoms and agitation?
• How do we access the videos from BCAT?
• If meditation for parasympatheric improvement, analgous to simply watching a movie of interest to the resident?
• Got the BCAT description, thanks. Now how is it different from other tests?
• After listening to your program giving data regarding cognitive impairment, would it be a recommendation for individuals after receiving their diagnosis have further evaluation by a specialist such as you to know how to process their condition?
• How does autism play into cog. impairment?

Chat Transcript

12:07:39     From  Jacke Schroeder : Steve, I've been meditating for literally 49 years.  I am SO excited to hear about meditation for cognitive impairments.

12:12:23     From  Carol Becker : Carol Becker, Vancouver, WA - I work with people with neurocognitive disorders, and volunteer for Alzheimer's and HOPE Dementia Support.  I have used guided imagery for one client with MCI.  I was trained by several hypnotherapy trainers over the past 30 years.  Just started thinking about guided imagery for clients with dementia.

12:14:04     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : info@thebcat.com

12:14:25     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Brain Health & Psychiatry Center https://www.counterpointhealthservices.com/brain-health-psychiatry-center/

12:14:44     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : The BCAT® Approach

Backed by science, easy to use, impactful results https://www.thebcat.com/

12:15:08     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : An Evidence-Based Solution for Employee Turnover and Stress Reduction https://enrichvisits.com/15forme

12:23:41     From  Abby Williams : You mentioned BPSDs.  Can you say a little more about what BPSD means?

12:24:46     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551552/

12:25:59     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Michael McGregor PT, DPT

Certified Health Coach

Director, 15 For Me® Program

Mansbach Health Tools, LLC

Cell: 443-896-6160

mmcgregor@thebcat.com

www.thebcat.com

www.ENRICHvisits.com

12:29:45     From  Liza Ingram : what would an effective script look like for meditation in these patients?

12:37:11     From  Lynn Young : it sounds like these videos have been customized to meet the needs of persons with cognitive impairment and or dementia. Could these be used as a non pharmacologic approach to minimize the use of medications for managing behaviors?

12:37:33     From  Jake Smith   to   Hosts and panelists : Good question lynn

12:39:04     From  Lisa Clerman : Are you familiar with "REspite Videos with Themes?

12:40:16     From  Lisa Clerman : Do respite videos follow the same or similar process to capture residents interests

12:43:10     From  Lynn Young : What are the benefits of using meditations such as these for the caregivers  or families who work to meet the needs of this population?

12:43:45     From  Jacke Schroeder   to   Hosts and panelists : Sorry I need to hop off to give a training.  I'll watch the remainder in the recording.  Great topic, Steve.  Thank you!

12:47:18     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Michael McGregor PT, DPT

Certified Health Coach

Director, 15 For Me® Program

Mansbach Health Tools, LLC

Cell: 443-896-6160

mmcgregor@thebcat.com

www.thebcat.com

12:48:45     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Your Parasympathetic Nervous System Explained https://www.healthline.com/health/parasympathetic-nervous-system

12:50:47     From  Michael McGregor PT, DPT   to   Hosts and panelists : https://www.thebcat.com/bcat-approach

12:51:12     From  Carol Becker : what does Bcat stand for?

12:52:18     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : BCAT® = Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool

12:55:05     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Brain Health & Psychiatry Center https://www.counterpointhealthservices.com/brain-health-psychiatry-center/

12:55:30     From  Carol Becker : I came in here a bit late, do we get copies of this?

12:56:30     From  Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Yes full recording, with chat and resources will be at https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/ later today under this link https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/videos?q=proaging

13:00:50     From  Kelley Kennedy : I assume your videos will provide examples of how to perform the guided meditation?

13:01:40     From  Lisa Clerman : THANK YOU

13:01:43     From  Cybele Wu   to   Hosts and panelists : This is amazing…and it also makes me tear up. My dad had Lyme disease with dementia. I have been doing neurosculpting and wish I had known about this when he was still alive

13:01:46     From  Cybele Wu   to   Hosts and panelists : thank you