In the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a senior and their family may be in denial, chalking up memory lapses and personality changes to “just getting older.” A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine revealed that over half of people with dementia have never been diagnosed, or told about their diagnosis! But we shouldn’t bury Read More
As we grow older, we’re more likely to experience the discomfort of dry skin—especially in the winter months. Here is some helpful information from the American Academy of Dermatology: Dry skin is a common problem during the winter and its effects can be painful, causing the skin to flake, itch, crack and even bleed. Yet Read More
If you or a loved one smokes, it’s likely that quitting made your list of New Year’s resolutions. But most smokers know that this can be one of the toughest resolutions to keep! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released some information and tips that can help. If smoking cessation was Read More
Seniors, people who provide care for seniors, and people who are looking ahead to their own senior years will want to add a few of these great ideas to their list of resolutions. The New Year is the traditional time when many of us are motivated to make positive changes in our lives. Why not Read More
Have you noticed that more people are sending out holiday cards featuring their pets? Whether in a Santa hat, curled up under the Christmas tree, or posing with a menorah, our furry and feathered friends seem to be more and more a part of our family traditions. This is because pets are increasingly important members Read More
We humans are “hardwired” to crave and rely on human contact. Unlike, for example, a turtle, which hatches from a buried egg and is on its own from that moment on, people depend on other people for survival. Brain experts explain this “wiring”: early human beings lived in small, interdependent groups. To survive and thrive, Read More
Over the past few years, researchers have offered new insight into the ways music promotes healthy aging and a sense of well-being for seniors. Recent studies show that listening to music gives the brain a good “workout,” as it makes sense of the patterns and melodies. The Global Council on Brain Health studied music’s affect Read More
Scientists know more these days about sleep and its role in health. When we sleep, our bodies might be resting, but our brains certainly aren’t! Sleep is the time when the brain consolidates and stores memories, as well as cleaning out harmful wastes that could lead to memory problems, heart disease, depression and other health Read More
We read a lot about the “mind-body connection” these days. Most of us realize that the way we think about things can influence the health of our entire bodies. But it’s important to know that this works both ways: our overall wellness affects the health of our brains. We used to think of “the mind” Read More
Yoga is growing in popularity in the U.S., and millions of seniors are adding this ancient practice to their health and fitness routine. Is yoga a safe and worthwhile way to support healthy aging? Yoga is a mind-body practice with its origins in ancient Asian philosophy. The various types of yoga all use specific poses, Read More