Home Care Helps Seniors Manage Medications
The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that the percentage of seniors who are living in a nursing home has dropped…
Virtual Reality Games Help Stroke Patients Regain Lost Mobility
Active video games have been a surprise hit with older adults! Studies show that motion sensing games such as the…
Supporting Male Caregivers: How Family and Friends Can Help
Many male caregivers are unaware of in-home care and other resources that can help. With our growing senior population, along…
Growing Older Leads to Greater Emotional Stability
“Most of the grumpy old men out there are grumpy young men who grew old,” Carstensen said. “Aging isn’t going to turn someone grumpy into someone who’s happy-go-lucky. But most people will gradually feel better as they grow older.”
Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Healthy Aging
Family May Notice Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease During the Holidays
During the holidays, family members gather from near and far to celebrate the season. Often this may be the only…
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, News
Safe Social Networking for Seniors
Seniors should be encouraged to use online tools to connect with their loved ones, and stay interactive. Family members should do all they can to make sure seniors are aware of possible dangers online.
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, News
The Wired (Older) Generation: Seniors Online
If you think Facebook, Twitter, chat rooms, Skype and blogging are only for young people, think again! Today, seniors are…
Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
For Patients with Memory Loss, Emotions Remain
A new study offers some good news for caregivers and other loved ones of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.The study shows that even…
Eight Reasons Seniors Should Be Socially Engaged
We humans are “hardwired” to crave and rely on human contact. Unlike, for example, a turtle, which hatches from a…
When a Loved One Has a Stroke
Tips for Family Caregivers According to the American Stroke Association, almost 800,000 Americans will suffer a stroke this year….
The Best Way to Protect Your Memory? Follow an Overall Wellness Plan!
March is Brain Awareness Month. We read a lot about the “mind-body connection” these days. Most of us realize that the…
“Take Care of Your Brain” Wordfind
So much exciting research has come along during the past decade to affirm that yes, there are many steps we can take to promote brain health!