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Dr. Alicia Barber, PhD

Founder at Brain Health Media
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Dr. Alicia Barber, PhD, founder of Brain Health Media, is a neuroscientist and Alzheimer's disease specialist. She earned her PhD at Dartmouth, where she conducted therapeutic and biomarker development for Alzheimer’s disease with the goal of advancing precision medicine applications in dementia care. Dr. Barber also earned a Master of Philosophy in Translational Biomedical Research from the University of Cambridge, where she was rigorously trained in clinical trial design, drug development, and rare disease studies. She recently earned the Emerging Alumni Leader award from Pembroke College at Cambridge for her work in the Alzheimer's community.

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  • Social Isolation: A Hidden Threat to Seniors' Mental Health
    Dr. Barber explains that life changes, mobility issues, and fixed incomes often isolate seniors. She suggests regular activities, virtual connections, and ride-sharing services to combat this. "Isolation increases stress, poor lifestyle choices, and cognitive decline," she warns, heightening risks for diseases like Alzheimer’s. The pandemic exacerbated these issues, highlighting the need for proactive measures.
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