The chapter explores the emotional depth and human experience of individuals living with neurological conditions, focusing on the introspective thoughts of a concert pianist with a grim diagnosis. It discusses the impact of ALS on patients and families, emphasizing the need for holistic support. The narrative highlights the importance of empathy, human connection, and personal agency in navigating conditions like Alzheimer's and ALS.
Original broadcast date: December 23, 2022. Our brains are magnificently complex - and highly fallible. This hour, neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova explains how to keep our brains healthy and what to do when something goes wrong.
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