Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
Brookdale begins brain health initiative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2016
Recent research has shown the positive effects that exercise, yoga and meditation, diet and other factors can have on brain health. Now, the country’s largest senior living provider is implementing...
Studies reveal 4 factors in brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
Recent research suggests that people can take certain dietary, dental and exercise steps to improve their brain health.
Experimental drug may improve memory
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 30, 2015
An experimental drug that may improve memory is being tested in a phase 1 safety trial.
Hobbies, travel, ‘extreme’ sports top retirement ‘bucket lists’ for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
More than 40% of US adults have “bucket lists” of goals they want to achieve in retirement, including ones that they believe support their overall mental health, according to the results of a recent...
Food program stokes recollections from residents facing memory loss
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2024
A dinner party involving cherished family recipes is being used by one senior living service and care organization to connect with their residents with dementia and memory impairment.
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
Special needs
By
Julie E. Williamson
Mar 01, 2018
Residents with cognitive impairment present unique challenges and opportunities for the senior living field.
Older adults getting smarter, not more fit
Sep 01, 2015
Older populations are scoring better on cognitive tests than did people of the same age in the past, but the average physical health of older adults has declined. Researchers have theories as to why.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease heightened in people with anxiety
Jul 22, 2024
Certain clinical features may identify those who may be in the prodromal phase of Parkinson’s disease.