Commit This To Memory: New Insights Into Training Your Brain
October 26, 2017
We’ve all had this experience: we can’t remember a phone number or name, even as we can recount what our birthday party was like when we were five years old. Long term memories are fine, but if you can’t remember the little details necessary to get you through the day,…
Walk Around: The Benefits Of A Brisk Walk
October 19, 2017
All too many of us have settled into a sedentary lifestyle, even though we know the value of exercise for our physical and emotional health. Excuses abound: I’m too old, I don’t have the energy, it’s too expensive or time consuming, etc. Well, those excuses just went by the wayside, as…
Game Time: Sparking End Of Life Conversations With A Board Game
October 19, 2017
Is your family one that loves to play board games? Looking for a new one for that next family gathering? Well, say hello to Hello, a new game available for purchase from Common Practice, meant to stimulate conversations around living, dying and what matters most in life. Viewed as a method to…
Tea and Memories: Checking In On Alzheimer’s Research Updates
October 19, 2017
If you’re sipping your cup of green tea and reflecting on some past memories, you’re probably also helping yourself in the fight against Alzheimer’s. New research has recently discovered the specific chemical element of green tea that disrupts the formation of the plaques in the brain thought to be associated…
Adverse Consequences: Understanding The Side Effects Of Your Medications
October 12, 2017
It’s been estimated that over 80% of people 65 years and older take at least one prescription medication on a regular basis. That’s a lot of drugs being consumed and, likely, a lot of side effects being experienced. For every benefit a drug may provide, there is often a risk associated…
Blowing Smoke: Growing Old In The Age Of Marijuana Legalization
October 12, 2017
As more states vote to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, there will inevitably be more people reaching to light up- either for the relaxation or hallucinatory effects, or, more and more, for the pain relief that can accompany marijuana use. There’s data that shows marijuana use in those 65…