by admin | Nov 23, 2021 | 21st Century, Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Experience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Memory Care, Senior Discussions
Think about this: What would happen if older adults were offered an age-appropriate program that enables them to associate and celebrate their past lives while living in the present? We know that many older adults have led wonderful and full lives. Do we provide...
by admin | Oct 13, 2021 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Senior Discussions, Well-being
Aging, by design, brings new challenges to all of us. The adage that age is just a number may be a pleasant thought but falls flat in reality. That doesn’t mean older people have to give up on things. Instead, they must find ways to live differently. Jane E. Brody...
by admin | Sep 17, 2021 | Brain Health, Health & Wellness, Well-being
Much of the discussion on how to help people with cognitive impairment involves medication. But plenty of research indicates that diet plays a part in maintaining a healthy brain. A recent large-scale study published in the journal Neurology shows promising evidence...
by admin | Aug 25, 2021 | ALLE Learning, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
Studies show lifelong learning promotes brain health, and most older adults embrace the idea of keeping their mind active and staying informed about the world around them. But “lifelong learning” often conjures an image of seniors sitting in front of a screen or...
by admin | Jul 28, 2021 | Brain Engagement, Emotion, Experience, Peer support, Senior Discussions, Well-being
We recently sat down with five 90+-year-olds and asked them about the term “successful aging.” Do they like the term, does it apply to them, or do they find it odd? Before we met, I asked them to think about the term “successful aging” to have time to process the term...
