Can Yoga and Meditation Really Prevent Alzheimer’s?

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...

Deep Sleep Cleans the Brain and May Prevent Alzheimer’s

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...

Covid And Assisted Living: Getting The Vaccine First Creates Safe Environment

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...

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...

How to Get Better Sleep As You Age

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....

Want to Boost your Memory and Brain Health? Take a Brisk Walk!

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...

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