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Memory Games for Seniors

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A Dose of Good Medicine – Healthy Lifestyle and Cognitive Health

What if there was something you could do to offset your risk of developing dementia? A broad research study out of England suggests adopting a healthier lifestyle might help protect your cognitive health, regardless of whether you are genetically at a higher risk of developing the disease. Read about this study and about those lifestyle habits that you may wish to tweak. Read More

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Pardon Me? – The Importance of Hearing Aids

Research has identified a compelling connection between hearing loss and dementia. Read about new developments in this area, as well as some possible theories that might explain this connection. And then, if you have doubts about your own hearing, consider consulting an audiologist to see if you should invest in a tiny medical miracle – hearing aids. Read More

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Much Ado About Aducanumab

There has been a mixture of excitement and scepticism over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of a revolutionary therapy to battle Alzheimer’s disease. Read about aducanumab, and about how it represents a new approach to tackling the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More

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Put Some Spring in Your Step

Spring is here and there is a beautiful outdoor world to rediscover! Read about the many proven health and wellness benefits of being in nature, whether you sit on a park bench, take a stroll along a nature trail or find another activity to explore the outdoors. Read More

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The Power of a Pet’s Companionship

Could ‘man’s best friend’ be more than just a furry, loyal companion? Could a pet actually have a therapeutic impact that counteracts some of the negative aspects of aging? Read about the many benefits of pet ownership for seniors – benefits that enhance the overall health and wellbeing of older adults. Read More

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Music and Your Memory

Our memories of music are many of our longest lasting – we are likely to remember the words to a song or the melodies that run through a piece of music long after many of our other memories have faded. Read about the soothing and brain-boosting impact of music therapy on seniors and about the scientific explanation of why music is a powerful catalyst for reminiscence. And then sing or listen or play music to your heart’s content. There is no reason not to! Read More

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Eating Your Way to Better Brain Health

Scientists have uncovered many links between nutrition and brain health – the components of certain ‘healthy’ foods actively support or enhance brain function. See a list of those foods and an explanation of how they boost your brain! Read More

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