Mayer, J. F., and Knudson-Vilaseca, E. A. (2024). “Zoom pals:” a pilot evaluation of a virtual service-learning program to address social isolation in long-term care residents living with dementia. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 1–20.
Mayer, J. F., Murray, L. L., Mozeiko, J., Purdy, M., Sandberg, C., Madden, E., Patterson, J. & Wallace, S. (2024). Generalization in aphasia therapy: Beyond “train and hope”! American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP), 33(1), 57-73.
Mayer, J. F., Greene, M. R., White L. W., and Lemly, T. (2023). Perspectives of speech language pathologists and students on providing care to individuals with dementia: A scoping review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(5), 2351-2373.
Jeppson, T. A., Nudo, C. A., and Mayer, J. F. (2022). Painting for a purpose: A visual arts program as a method to promote engagement, communication, cognition, and quality of life for individuals with dementia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31(4), 1687-1701.
Mayer, J. F., Sandberg, C.W., Mozeiko, J., Madden, E.B., and Murray, L. L. (2021). Cognitive and linguistic benefits of aerobic exercise: A state-of-the-art systematic review of the stroke literature. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2.
Mayer, J. F. (2021). Chapter 4: Speech-language pathology (pp. 151-162). In: P. E. Priester & J. E. Jones (Eds.), Research Methods in the Health Sciences. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
Murray, L. L., and Mayer, J. F. (2021). Extralinguistic cognitive considerations in aphasia management. In: I. Papathanasiou & P. Coppens (Eds.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Mayer, J. F., Mitchinson, S. I., and Murray, L. L. (2016). Addressing concomitant executive dysfunction and aphasia: Previous approaches and the new Brain Budget protocol. Aphasiology, 31(7), 837-860.
Green, M. R., Mayer, J. F., and White, L. W. (2024). Preparing the Next Generation of the Dementia Care Workforce via Service Learning: A Scoping Review. Innovation in Aging.
Green, M. R., Mayer, J. F., White, L. W. (2023). Perspectives of speech language pathologists and students on providing care to people with dementia. Innovation in Aging, 7(S1), 807-808.
Larkin, E., Jeppson, T., and Mayer, J. F. Innovative applications of video conferencing tools to increase clinician and student use of communication accommodations and reduce social isolation for people with communication disabilities [Roundtable]. Aphasia Access 2025 Leadership Summit, Pittsburgh, PA. April 2025.
Mayer, J. F., Dutta, M., Madden, E., Mamleker, C., Murray, L., Patterson, J., Purdy, M., Sandberg, C., Wallace, S., and Sterner, E. Defining and assessing severe aphasia: Why, how, and now what? International Brain Injury Association World Congress on Brain Injury, Montreal, Canada. March 2025.
Anderson, R., Ward, J., and Mayer, J. F. "Brain Games:" Neuroprotective education and cognitive training for healthy older adults [poster]. Student Initiated Research and Clinical Application (SIRCA), Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA), Rosemont, IL, Feb. 2025.
Mayer, J. F., Williams, L., and Juenger, A. Educating our future dementia workforce through arts-based service-learning: A tutorial and pilot study. Seminar: Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA), Rosemont, IL, Feb. 2025.
Green, M. R., Mayer, J. F., and White, L. W. Preparing the Next Generation of the Dementia Care Workforce via Service Learning: A Scoping Review [poster]. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA, Nov 2024.
Mayer, J. F., Dutta, M., Madden, E., Murray, L., Patterson, J., Purdy, M., Wallace, S., and Sterner, E. Defining and assessing severe aphasia: Easier said than done [Roundtable]. Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Kona, HI, May 2024.
Anderson, R., and Mayer, J. F. “Brain Games”: Feasibility and initial implementation. Northern Illinois University CURE (Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement), DeKalb, IL, April 2024.
Ward, J., and Mayer, J. F. Brain Games: Cognitive stimulation for increasing cognitive reserve. Northern Illinois University CURE (Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement), DeKalb, IL, April 2024.
Juenger, A., and Mayer, J. F. Training the future dementia care workforce: Improving attitudes through experiential learning. Northern Illinois University CURE (Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement), DeKalb, IL, April 2024.
Grebke, H., and Mayer, J. F. Cognitive stimulation for dementia: What matters? Northern Illinois University CURE (Conference on Undergraduate Research & Engagement), DeKalb, IL, April 2024.
Asbrand, F., Cortes, V., & Anderson, R., and Mayer, J.F. Reading 2 Connect for individuals with dementia. SIRCA platform presentation, Illinois Speech and Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, Feb 2024.
Mayer, J. F., Wallace, S., Sandberg, C., Purdy, M., Patterson, J., Murray, L., Mozeiko, J., and Madden, E. Generalization in Aphasia Treatment: Beyond "Train and Hope!" A Tutorial for Speech-Language Pathologists. Seminar: American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Boston, MA, Nov 2023.
Green, M. R., Mayer, J. F., and White, L. W. Perspectives of Speech Language Pathologists and Students on Providing Care to People with Dementia [poster]. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, FL, Nov 2023.
Mayer, J. F., Patterson, J., Wallace, S., Sandberg, C., Purdy, M., Mozeiko, J., Murray, L. L., and Madden, E. Generalization in aphasia treatment: Moving beyond “train and hope” [Roundtable]. Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, June 2023.
Bryant, I., and Mayer, J. F. Revitalizing memories through melody: Utilizing music as a form of memory therapy for individuals with varying levels of dementia. Northern Illinois University CURE (Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement), DeKalb, IL, April 2023. **Awarded Top 3 in category (Health and Human Sciences).
Mayer, J. F. Music for facilitating communication and cognition in dementia: Why it works, and how to add it to your treatment protocols. Invited seminar. Illinois Speech and Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, February 2023.
Mayer, J. F. Generalization in aphasia therapy: What do we know? Invited seminar. Illinois Speech & Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, February 2023.
Mayer, J. F. “Zoom Pals”: A service-learning program for minimizing social isolation in individuals with dementia. Invited seminar. Illinois Speech and Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, February 2023.
Mayer, J. F., and Knudson-Vilaseca, E. "Zoom Pals": A Service-learning Pilot Program to Address Social Isolation for Individuals with Dementia. Technical Clinical session, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA, November 2022.
Mayer, J. F., and Benner, D. Exercising your body and your brain. NIU STEMFEST Curiosity Stage, DeKalb, IL, Oct. 23, 2021.
Mayer, J. F., and Benner, D. Exercise your brain: How aerobics and strength training improve brain function. NIU STEM Cafe, DeKalb, IL, June 2021.
Mayer, J. F., Mozeiko, J., Sandberg, C., and Madden, E. (2021, May). Therapeutic effects of exercise in stroke and aphasia recovery [Roundtable]. Clinical Aphasiology Conference [online].
Mayer, J. F. Arts-based activities to maximize communication and engagement in dementia and stroke. NIU Arts Museum, April 2021.
Mayer, J. F. Communicating through the arts on zoom for people with dementia. Lifting Hearts with the Arts educational session [online], February 25, 2021.
Mayer, J.F. The neuroscience of music, art, cognition, and communication. Invited seminar (.55 CEUs), Northern Illinois Speech-Hearing-Language Association. NIU Rockford and Conference Center, February 20, 2020.
Mayer, J.F., and Green, M. Music & Memory: Cognitive and linguistic effects, and why we should care. Seminar, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Orlando, FL, November 23, 2019.
Mayer, J. F. Music as Therapy. NIU STEMFEST Curiosity Stage, DeKalb, IL, Oct. 2019.
Mayer, J. F. Using music to bridge communication. Illinois Activities Professionals Association, Normal, IL, Oct. 2019.
Mayer, J. F. Music as Therapy. NIU STEM Café, DeKalb, IL, Jan. 2019.
Lusang, J., and Mayer, J. F. Does choir participation improve word finding? Student Initiated Research and Clinical Application (SIRCA) presentation: Illinois Speech, Language, & Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, February 8, 2019.
Mayer, J. F., Godambe, S., Nelson, C., and Petros, J. Cross-disciplinary student team development of implementation recommendations for a college student/older adult housing partnership program: Challenges, opportunities, and strategies for a successful outcome. Best Practice Session, NIU Engaged Learning Conference, DeKalb, IL, March 6, 2018.
Lanza, E. L., and Mayer, J. F. Examining the effectiveness of choral singing in aphasia. Student Initiated Research & Clinical Application (SIRCA) presentation: Illinois Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, February 9, 2018.
Lanza, E. L., and Mayer, J. F. Building bridges: Developing DeKalb’s first choir for stroke survivors. NIU Foundation Red and Black, Oak Brook, IL, November 17, 2017.
Haduch, M. M., and Mayer, J. F. Effects of an art program on language expression in dementia. Student Initiated Research and Clinical Application (SIRCA) presentation: Illinois Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL, February 10, 2017.
Gardner, M., and Mayer, J. F. Effects of an arts-based communication program for dementia: Empirical data. Poster presented at: American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 19, 2016.
Birmantes, R., and Mayer, J. F. “SALSA”: Song augmentation of literacy skills in alexia. Platform presented at: American Speech, Language, & Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 18, 2016.
Jeppson, T. A., and Mayer, J. F. PAINT Expressions: Effects of art on cognition, communication and quality of life for dementia. Seminar presented at: American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 17, 2016.
Mayer, J. F. The role of the arts in treating neurogenic, cognitive-linguistic disorders. Seminar presented at: Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Wisconsin Dells, WI, February 3, 2016.
Verhulst, D., Brown, M., Foley, M., and Mayer, J. F. Developing a measurable art communications program for the memory impaired. Seminar presented at: Leading Age Annual Exposition and Meeting, Schaumberg, IL, April 6, 2016.
The BRACE lab is located inside the NIU Speech-Language Hearing Clinic.
3100 Sycamore Road, room 1251
DeKalb, IL 60115
Are you a student interested in participating in our lab, or a community member interested in learning more? We’d like to hear from you. Contact us at jmayer1@niu.edu.