Staying Active and Connected

Pretty nurse taking care of senior patient in a wheelchair

Staying Active and Connected: Senior Activities in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties Ask a longtime East Bay senior center regular why they keep coming back, and the answer is rarely “the bingo.” It’s the friend they sit next to at lunch, the exercise class that keeps their knees working, or the volunteer gig that gives… Continue reading Staying Active and Connected

Active Families Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

For quite some time, researchers have believed that when seniors are mentally and physically active, the development of dementia can be delayed or even prevented.    Activity can come in a variety of different forms. While we often immediately think about physical exercise, more and more research is coming out that indicates that activity doesn’t… Continue reading Active Families Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline