I have just posted a follow-up to BSP 68 as Books and Ideas 36 <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=_EcxRG9ydvkMfcIIz N_PBg> . I am including the show notes here. I would like to encourage you to subscribe to this podcast so that you won't miss any episodes. As always I welcome your comments and suggestions. Ginger Campbell, MD The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (2008) <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=hd.pEX3bsQtUUEn4J a4QxA> argues that we should re-evaluate our current approach to dementia. Earlier this month I posted an interview with the book's main author, Dr. Peter Whitehouse (BSP 68 <http://docartemis.com/brainsciencepodcast/2010/04/bsp68-whitehouse/?awt_l=C QO.F&awt_m=I_uMBcur39mbyh> ). Episode 36 of my Books and Ideas <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=_EcxRG9ydvkMfcIIz N_PBg> podcast is a follow-up interview with his co-author, Daniel George <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=4gMUWk1hUfgZdyz_K zZOtw> . As a medical anthropologist George helps put current attitudes into an historical perspective. Labeling large numbers of older people with the diagnosis of "Alzheimer's Disease" is a relatively new practice and a closer examination of how this occurred provides an interesting example of how the history of medicine (and science) is interwoven with political and social history. While Whitehouse and George challenge the current approach to dementia, there message is actually one of hope. I am recommending The Myth of Alzheimer's to people of all ages. listen-to-audio-20 <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=wv5FHc0akTx.rbYpi BC0aw> Listen to Episode 36 of Books and Ideas <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=wv5FHc0akTx.rbYpi BC0aw> Episode Transcript (Download PDF <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=QAsD6cOBZy8wBBafi dkBXA> ) References: * Alzheimer's, a Love Story: One Year in My Husband's Journey <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=XEcAaTBOcpLEw3Xnt 7dHRA> by Ann Davidson * Self, Senility, and Alzheimer's Disease in Modern America: A History <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=d22mq9NJ8LLjvPFEM uvYmw> by Jesse F. Ballenger * The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=hd.pEX3bsQtUUEn4J a4QxA> by Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George * Brain Science Podcast 68: <http://docartemis.com/brainsciencepodcast/2010/04/bsp68-whitehouse/?awt_l=C QO.F&awt_m=I_uMBcur39mbyh> Interview with Dr. Peter Whitehouse Useful Links: * The Myth of Alzheimer's website <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=FSfV7HNIafW2tQKcj 2ygQQ> : includes a blog and other useful information * Center on Age & Community <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=jCfAkCPYUjqCnRhGC 185fQ> (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) * TimeSlips: <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=b62nqzapy7i8M_RDl O604w> an innovative program started by theater professor Ann Basting * The Intergenerational School <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=llWCWtBWoX7bFMJJS hanVg> in Cleveland brings elders and children together. Announcements: * Dr. Campbell was recently interviewed on the Alaska Public Radio program Line One <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=pHIfrFl2yPRqDfeye iuCcg> . Click here to download the interview. <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=GixETw3hdzb7BgPud jGBvA> * Join the Books and Ideas Fan Page on Facebook <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=Q3wZZn6.FLDPjoMxn mfKfw> . * During a recent system update at Wizzard/ Libsyn Media all the episode transcripts disappeared from the iPhone Applications for both Books and Ideas and the Brain Science Podcast. New episodes will have transcripts, but it may be a while before they reappear for older episodes. All transcripts remain available for download from this website. <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=5dO.VlwldzzqGNqN9 wksrA> * Books and Ideas is currently on an irregular production schedule. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast feed <http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=CQO.F&m=I_uMBcur39mbyh&b=U_FP138cKzXkVqsga KU24w> so that you won't miss any episodes. * Send Feedback to Dr. Campbell at gincampbell at mac dot com. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5073 (20100429) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ----------------------- To change your mail settings or leave the C-PALSY list, go here: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?SUBED1=c-palsy