Zika Virus, Music And Dementia, Youth Mental Health In Wisconsin

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s can be tough to deal with for patients and caregivers, but research shows music might be able to help. A healthcare provider outlines the power of music in memory. We also explore a new series focused on youth mental health in Wisconsin, and get the facts about the Zika virus.

Featured in this Show

  • What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus

    There’s growing concern here in the United States over the possible spread of an unfamiliar virus called Zika. It started last week, when the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel alert, urging pregnant women against travelling to a handful of countries throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean, where the virus is present, due to the possibility of birth defects. A public health expert explains what you need to know about the virus.

  • How Music Can Help Those With Dementia Or Alzheimer's

    Musical memory is different than other kinds of memory, which is why those with dementia or Alzheimer’s can remember words to songs they knew well even after they forget family members. A registered nurse and licensed psychologist talks about how music can help those suffering from these diseases.

  • 'USA Today' Takes On Children's Mental Health Challenges In Wisconsin

    The ten newspapers that make up the USA Today Network – Wisconsin have begun a five-month-long series looking into the challenges of mental health care for children in the state.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest
  • Susan Gallagher-Lepak Guest
  • Rory Linnane Guest
  • Jim Fitzhenry Guest

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