When caring for a senior loved one, suggesting fun, new activities to try together can have major benefits. One such activity that provides substantial physical and mental health benefits is yoga. If you are looking to experience a new activity ...
A recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School suggests that slowing down or suppressing the neurons that constantly fire in the brain (basic brain activity) can actually delay the progression of memory loss illnesses like Alzheimer’s or other dementias. If ...
The following blog post is based on an episode of NPR’s “Short Wave” podcast, which you can listen to below. With a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds, the need for research into prevention and treatment has ...
On Dec 1st the CDC recommended that residents and staff of long-term care facilities (which includes Assisted Living) be included in the first group to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Through an arrangement with CVS Health/Omnicare, the vaccine will be administered ...
Families Should Continue to Follow COVID-19 Precautions to Protect Seniors Until They are Vaccinated
The COVID-19 virus has hit all of us hard this year, especially in regard to visiting aging family members. With the vaccine months away for most seniors living outside of long-term care settings (Assisted Living and Nursing Homes), you should ...
Are you having difficulty getting a full night’s sleep? As we age, we experience physical and mental changes that can affect how much shut-eye we get. It’s important to pinpoint what’s keeping you awake at night so you can make ...
As a fitness instructor for 30+ years I know first-hand the benefits of exercise for people of all ages. I have worked with middle-aged and older women throughout my career to get them into exercise programs and schedules that make ...