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The Shelley Irwin Show

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM EDT

BCBS's Dr William Beecroft joins in to discuss.

BCBS's Dr William Beecroft shares information about Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness. We talk about neuroplasticity and how it enables the brain to continue learning at any state.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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