--001a11480a60e20fe20536fb108e Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dr. Chertkow, I wanted to follow up on my email regarding the benefits of Cognitive Intervention. Did you have an opportunity to review the literature? I met with the Geriatric nurses from the memory clinic and they were quite interested in the program. They encouraged me to follow up with you again as they don't have a non-pharmacological option for families. I look forward to hearing from you, Timothy. On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Timothy Thomas wrote: > Good afternoon Dr. Chertkow, > > I met with Dr. Schipper recently and he encouraged me to reach out to you > via email. I am writing to introduce you to the Cognitive Therapeutics > Method, a one-on-one, non-pharmacological intervention program developed > for individuals with neurocognitive deficits, ranging in degree from mild > cognitive impairment through moderate to severe dementia. Dr. Schipper > reviewed the program during a meeting we had at the ARAC Clinic. > > As one of the first programs of its kind, the Cognitive Therapeutics > Method is based on the results of scientific research and is consistent > with the findings of the MacArthur Foundation Study of Successful Aging, > which suggested that genetics are responsible for only one third of the > equation with respect to development of Alzheimer=E2=80=99s disease. In t= his light, > the Cognitive Therapeutics Method emphasizes lifestyle changes to > positively influence the aging process and promote good health. > > The Cognitive Therapeutics Method was developed by an interdisciplinary > research team led by a neuropsychologist at Cognitive Therapeutics, the > scientific division of Home Care Assistance, North America=E2=80=99s prem= ier home > care provider. Interventions are administered to clients on a one-to-one > basis in their homes and are designed to help delay the onset of new > symptoms and slow the progression of existing symptoms among individuals > with cognitive deterioration, promoting increased independence and qualit= y > of life. Thus, the Cognitive Therapeutics Method offers a unique > alternative to residential facilities in which there are a few staff > members caring for many patients and in which services involving social > stimulation and cognitive rehabilitation are limited to group activities. > Providing professional care within the home allows clients to maintain > their privacy and facilitates a sense of familiarity with the environment > in which they are comfortable, helping them to remain independent for > longer periods of time. > > Enclosed you will find a brochure with further information. I would enjoy > meeting with you to review the program in greater detail, discuss the > admission process, and demonstrate a small number of interventions. I > appreciate your time and hope to meet you during the coming weeks. In the > meantime, please feel free to call me directly at 514-907-50