How Revolutionary Brain Implants Are Beginning to Restore Abilities and Combat Disease

Can you imagine a brain chip that is capable of decoding thoughts and intentions in ways that could help a person speak or move again, years after losing these skills to a devastating illness or injury? 

While this may sound impossible, AARP has share a piece about researchers that are developing therapies that rely on devices called brain-computer interfaces to address several serious health issues that affect adults over age 50.

For more information on how deep brain stimulation may help restore speech and movement, from AARP, CLICK HERE.