Case Study by Dr Fornazzari et als. Neurology 2006:66-611. Preservation of episodic musical memory in a pianist with Alzheimer. Continuation of attended lecture at Deerhurst conference.

When I went to Deerhurst to attend the conference, my main reason for going was to hear this lecture which I have spaced out for you in separate blogs. I found the lecture fascinating. I feel we are just now learning the basics. There is so much to learn about so many things. It is easy to be a life time student with a desire for more. I attended quite a few workshops and I enjoyed them all. I also have handouts from this particular lecture which I so gratiously received. St Michael's hospital has a Memory Disorder Clinic where people can be referred to. For information or to book an appointment you may call 416-864-6060 ext. 7838. Dr Luis Fornazzari’s lecture. Dr Fornazzari is a medical doctor and a Behavioural Neurologist. continuing from notes taken at lecture. Case Study by Dr Fornazzari et als. Neurology 2006:66-611. Preservation of episodic musical memory in a pianist with Alzheimer. Continuation of attended lecture at Deerhurst conference. The patient could not function day to day but could compose music. Mary Hecht’s walls had beautiful paintings. Mary Bhudhar was shown extended art and did draw it beautifully. She could not draw a clock but could paint. She knew a musician who had died 30 years earlier and she drew him, though she could not function daily. Mary had Alzheimer’s. Another international patient had problems and could not walk or talk. The patient had suffered four mini strokes effecting the areas to have visual perception. Showed pictures of before and after - incredible with no colour perception and able to do this. Writers are protected. The comparison of the diary and the last novel. Creativity was not hindered as day to day language. Why does art protect the brain? Bilingual is protective to the brain. The disease is manifested until the next seven years as unilingual. Clearly statistic significance equals a better function. The artist (all kinds - musicians, painters etc….) all are able when the disease occurs, many other networks, when reach the maximum. They have more atrophy than other. So artistic ability can be researched. Influence factors - genes, early social environment etc…. I wish you a safe and pleasant weekend. www.redigondapsychotherapy.com