We all know that there are certain things about our lifestyle that can lead to either positive or negative health outcomes later on in life. For example, smoking cigarettes is something that we all know is bad for us. Smoking increases the … [Read more...]
Why is Learning Important for the Elderly?
After a stroke or brain injury, the brain begins working to recover. Oftentimes, if there is damage to a portion of the brain, neurons attempt to find a different way of communicating with one another. This process involved relearning … [Read more...]
Addressing Boredom in the Elderly
A study from The Wharton School made a very interesting find, recently. The researchers behind this study published a paper in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that states that when we have too much free time on our hands, … [Read more...]
How Games Can Improve Functioning
Physical therapy can be brutal. If you’ve ever had to go through this, you know just how tough it can be. In college, I tore a tendon in my ankle and went through months of therapy to get back into sports. Rebuilding muscle and re-teaching … [Read more...]
The Importance of Activity
High school and college graduations around the country were recently celebrated. One of the things that went unnoticed by many was the fact that not all graduates fit the traditional definition of the typical student. For example, in North … [Read more...]
Is Insomnia Cured by Supplements?
According to some studies, the rate of insomnia in older individuals may be as high as 65 percent. Even if it is not this high--it can vary depending upon the criteria that you use to define what insomnia is--it is still a big problem. … [Read more...]
Activity Leads to a Lower Need for Senior Care
Increased physical activity, when measured on a weekly basis, is associated with increased health. This is something that we’ve been hearing time and time again, but there is far more concrete evidence for this than ever before. Even the … [Read more...]