Resources

It’s a common worry that faces millions as they age - what if I start to develop memory loss? Memory loss disorders are a particularly dreaded enemy. My patients who do have dementia all have different experiences with it. Some of my patients recognize their cognitive...

Self-Care for Caregivers: 10 Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an emotionally overwhelming and physically demanding job. As a caregiver, it is easy to put all of your time and energy into taking care of your...

Dementia Prevention: How to Reduce Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline As we age, physical changes occur in our brains and impact our cognitive function. Some of these changes, like occasional forgetfulness, are normal for some people as they age, but progressive or...

Brain Injury After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know Car accidents can be devastating and life-changing events which can result in financial loss, trauma, and serious or life-threatening injury—particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Unfortunately, car...

A Parent’s Guide to Sports-Related Concussion: Prevention & Safety Tips A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury which can be caused by any impact to or forceful movement of the head. Though it is considered a “mild” TBI, concussions are very...

We’re Expanding Our Practice: Offices in Boulder, Denver & Now Colorado SpringsThe Brain and Behavior Clinic is excited to announce that after 38 years treating patients in the Denver and Boulder areas, we have opened a new office in Colorado Springs. Our goal in...

Emotional Regulation and Cognition: A Multidirectional RelationshipYour brain and body are a dynamic structure that allows—and requires—your physical, mental, and emotional health to work together tridirectionally. When you are emotionally well, your cognition and...

What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?A traumatic brain injury is any injury to the brain that’s sustained through forceful movement or impact. TBIs can be categorized into three types—mild, moderate, and severe. Moderate and severe TBIs are often marked by initial...

What is Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)?Post-concussion syndrome, or PCS, is a constellation of symptoms that arise and persist after a concussion has been sustained.  A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain is subjected...