Mind Your Memory: Ways To Strengthen Memory And Minimize Cognitive Decline
July 27, 2022
If you’re a person growing older, you’ve no doubt had occasions to wonder whether you are beginning to lose some of your memory. While dementia is not a normal part of aging, occasional bouts of forgetfulness are. So, whether you occasionally forget where you put your keys- or, on a…
Fun And Games: New Video Games That May Build Up Brain Health
July 13, 2022
Despite the popularity of word games, crossword puzzles, and other brain challenges, we’ve reported that the scientific evidence that such games boost and improve cognitive function and memory is mixed. Nonetheless, there’s a lot of support for “exercising” your mind just as you undertake physical activity in order to support…
Fleeing Facebook? There’s A New Social Media Platform For Older Adults
April 6, 2022
Okay, so the question is, whether and how do you currently use Facebook? Do you check it every morning for the latest updates from your family and friends? Do you count on it to remind you about important birthdays? Do you treasure the shared photos of grandchildren or family vacations…
A Game In Hand: Do Wordle And Other Word Games Build Brain Health?
February 2, 2022
Have you become obsessed? Do you wake up every morning and immediately head to your computer to start playing? Well, if you’re part of the groundswell of people who are committed to playing Wordle every day, you know what the hysteria is about. Started during the pandemic as a simple…
Mind And Muscles: Using Physical Exercise To Protect Cognitive Function
September 29, 2021
While it’s true that we do not really have prescription drugs or therapeutics to effectively prevent or slow down dementia, it’s not true that there’s nothing you can do if you’re at risk of cognitive impairment. In many ways, there are effective and practical tools for preventing or slowing cognitive…
Upbeat: Your Brain Can Actually Improve With Age
August 25, 2021
Many of us expect the worst: as we get older, we presume that our brainpower will diminish, our cognition will decline and our brains will be vulnerable to the ravages of dementia. That’s certainly the prevailing imagery we see in the mainstream media. But in fact, there’s something not quite…