Lisa Genova author of, Still Alice, recently blogged about how the human brain expresses/suppresses emotions. From an early age we’re socialized to hold back what we feel and act according to societal standards. When the brain is attacked, by a disease such as Alzheimer’s, those pathways that prevent emotional expression are destroyed; therefore, the people with Alzheimer’s seem to develop atypical characteristics.
Lisa Genova has a degree in Biopsychology and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Her subjects include brain injury and disease in a voice that brings awareness to her audience. Her writing helps identify a complicated subject to the masses through the story of relatable characters. If your community would like to open the discussion on Alzheimer’s contact us today.
