{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Rewiring Brain Health: From Memory Care to Neuro Wellness, with Sue Paul","description":" Sue Paul, an occupational therapist with more than 35 years of experience, joins&amp;nbsp;AgingIN&amp;nbsp;CEO Susan Ryan&amp;nbsp;to share her journey reimagining dementia care through the lens of brain health.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Reflecting on a time when Alzheimer\u2019s care was often institutional and limiting, Sue, who is senior director of&amp;nbsp;well being&amp;nbsp;and brain health for Asbury Communities,&amp;nbsp;developed a more proactive, person-centered framework focused on prevention, dignity, and understanding the trajectory of cognitive change.&amp;nbsp;   Her work has evolved into a strong emphasis on lifestyle-based interventions\u2014movement, cognitive engagement, stress management, and social connection\u2014as powerful tools to support and even improve brain health. At Asbury, Sue brought this philosophy to life through the Rosborough&amp;nbsp;Wellness and Brain Health Center, an innovative space featuring everything from a rock-climbing wall to a boxing studio and tech lab, all designed to make brain health visible, engaging, and stigma-free for more than 380 residents.&amp;nbsp;   Central to her approach is the&amp;nbsp;Kinnections&amp;nbsp;program&amp;nbsp;with compelling results showing that&amp;nbsp;90&amp;nbsp;percent&amp;nbsp;of participants&amp;nbsp;maintaining&amp;nbsp;or improving cognitive function and half of those with mild cognitive impairment returning to normal cognition. Sue is also leading a shift in language and mindset, encouraging providers to move away from \u201cmemory care\u201d toward a more holistic concept of \u201cneuro health.\u201d&amp;nbsp;   Beyond campus walls, Sue is expanding her impact through&amp;nbsp;SeniorScapes, a dementia-friendly park model in Frederick, Md., designed to promote outdoor activity, cognitive engagement, and social connection.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Elevate Eldercare","author_url":"https:\/\/www.aginginnovation.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40770455\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40770455"}