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Dr. Malissa Kraft, a neuropsychologist at VA Bedford, led a study that described teleneuropsychology as a “feasible and acceptable alternative” to traditional in-person cognitive evaluations of older adults.

VA telehealth clinic focused on cognitive issues helps Veterans in rural areas

Posted on Monday, May 3, 2021 9:00 amApril 28, 2021 Posted in Research by Mike Richman 218 views

“VA has been investing in telehealth for years, so the necessary equipment and infrastructure was …

Doctor treats Alzheimer’s patient with brain stimulation.

Brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s on the horizon?

Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:50 amOctober 14, 2020 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health, Research, Top Stories by Mike Richman 9k views

Preventing or treating Alzheimer’s a priority for VA research. One recent study focused on apathy, a …

A woman Alzheimer's patient in a wheelchair is assisted by two women

VA educates women Veterans about Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:00 amJune 2, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia can affect memory and actions. …

Army Veteran Chris Riga served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014.

VA’s TRACTS program seeking breakthroughs on traumatic brain injury

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:00 amApril 2, 2020 Posted in Research by Mike Richman 1k views

TRACTS, based at the VA Boston Healthcare System, is carrying out one of the most comprehensive VA studies …

VA researchers named to TIME Magazine’s list of 50 most influential people in health care

Posted on Monday, November 26, 2018 1:02 pmNovember 26, 2018 Posted in News Releases, Research by OMR 874 views

VA’s Dr. Ann McKee and Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray were recently named to TIME Magazine’s list of the 50 most …

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Phoenix TBI clinic makes great strides toward improving Veteran care, decreasing wait times

Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:18 pmAugust 23, 2017 Posted in Health, Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 563 views

“We have the Rolls Royce of doctors here,” said a Marine Veteran and one of Dr. Paticio Reyes’ …

image of Veterans playing chess

Checkmating Alzheimer’s: Birmingham VAMC uses ‘brain games’ to promote sharp minds in older Veterans

Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8:17 amFebruary 15, 2017 Posted in Guest Posts, Health by VAntage Point Contributor 330 views

Chess, a classic “brain game” is a mentally stimulating activity that has been shown to promote brain …