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Thursday January 8, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00am PST

with Dr. Tiff Thompson, QEEG-D., BCN, PhD., LMFT

Recordings are available for each session, after it concludes.

The January session in this monthly series explores the progressive changes in brain function associated with aging and neurodegenerative conditions, as observed through EEG profiles. Age-related cognitive decline is a natural and gradual reduction in mental processing speed, memory, and reasoning that occurs as part of the normal aging process. While often subtle, these changes can become clinically significant and may progress into more severe cognitive impairment.

Dementia represents a more advanced and pathological decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily living. It is not a single disease, but a general term encompassing a range of conditions—including Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia—that impair memory, language, decision-making, emotional regulation, and behavior. As EEG analysis reveals, dementia often presents with slowed cortical rhythms, reduced complexity, and characteristic patterns that can aid in both diagnosis and monitoring.

Parkinson’s disease, though primarily a movement disorder, frequently involves cognitive decline in later stages, evolving into Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). EEG profiles in Parkinsonian syndromes may show distinct patterns such as diminished beta activity, disrupted alpha asymmetry, or elevated aperiodic noise. These signal changes reflect broader neural dysregulation related to dopamine deficiency, loss of network connectivity, and diminished neuroplasticity.

This lecture will provide a detailed look at the EEG features, signal-to-noise changes, and neurophysiological signatures across the aging spectrum, from typical age-related changes to clinically relevant dementia and Parkinson’s-related profiles. Attendees will gain insight into how to identify and interpret EEG patterns in these populations, and how this information can guide targeted neurostimulation and therapeutic approaches.

This monthly lecture series presented by Dr. Tiff Thompson, a seasoned clinician and educator in the fields of neuroanalysis, EEG, and mental health, spotlights a specific neurological, psychiatric, or neurodevelopmental disorder, providing in-depth clinical insight into its presentation, pathophysiology, and relevance to neurotherapy.