A new study, published in the journal Neurology, has found that as minor problems not traditionally associated with brain health pile up, a person's chance of developing dementia increases. As we age, certain smaller health problems such as loose dentures, sore feet, and skin irritants may predict an increased risk for developing dementia. “When a lot of small things go [...]
Marsha sits quietly, working to fit pieces into a puzzle. She appears content in the familiar surroundings of the assisted living community, her home for many years. In another situation, she might be hospitalized or have to move from the home she’s known for years due to behaviors related to her Alzheimer’s/Dementia. The difference lies in the support provided by [...]
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert. If you don’t use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may [...]
By: Paul Russ, Vice President of Marketing and Development at Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro My father was a stubborn man. He had a passion for crossword puzzles and golf, and little patience for anything that interfered with these two pastimes. I remember visiting him for the holidays after he became ill. Things seemed pretty normal, except for the [...]
Erica Boisvert, founder and CEO of The Synapse Connection, LLC in Raleigh, is a certified Total Brain Health® coach providing memory workshops, lectures and classes for adults. It has been said that retirement is when you get up in the morning with nothing to do, and go to bed at night having done only half. While some retirees may still hold [...]
The Asbury Neighborhood is a new independent living option at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. It has an ambiance that reflects its name – a true neighborhood. No two houses are alike in this charming, brand new neighborhood of 23 homes. [...]
Michael W. Kelly, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Medical Director of The Kelly Eye Center in Raleigh. Chances are if you’re reading this article, certain changes are taking place in your eyes which have been taking place gradually for the last 20 years. If you remember when you were in your mid-40s and had to hold the newspaper [...]
Dr. Keith Walter, associate professor of opthamology, with a patient in the Eye Center at Wake Forest Medical Center Everyone’s vision changes with age. Just about everybody over age 45 experiences minor sight issues, such as trouble with near-vision focus. Most of these problems are part of the aging process and usually can be addressed with corrective lenses. But more [...]
The vast majority of seniors, almost nine out of ten, prefer to stay in their home and age in place. This can place a burden on family members. In-home care from professionals can help make this desire a reality. Most in-home care companies offer a broad array of services to improve the lives of seniors and lessen the stress of [...]
“I don’t want to lose my mind.” It’s the plaintive cry of the elderly as the mystic bonds of memory begin to decline. But there’s good news from brain experts who swear by eight simple steps to help you retain name and numbers. First, there are three basic steps, “Look, Snap, Connect,” according to psychiatrist Gary Small, director of the [...]
