Gray Matters: Dementia Risks And Older Women
April 13, 2022
We’ve previously posted about possible connections between older women and the risk of cognitive impairment. Now, with newly published analysis from the University of Michigan showing that almost 50% of all deaths recorded by Medicare include a diagnosis of dementia, concern about how we can best lower our risk of…
Book Bag: Some New Titles To Snap Up
April 13, 2022
Just in time to coincide with the arrival of spring weather (and perhaps even the beginning of vacation season) we have some new titles to recommend that address the experience of aging or are written by authors from their experiential wisdom (or personal life circumstances) they’ve acquired as they enter…
Be Well: Things To Know About B Vitamins And Other Nutrients As You Age
April 6, 2022
There’s no doubt that the best way to ensure you’re getting all the vitamins and nutrients that you need is through a healthy, balanced diet. But life doesn’t always allow for that: maybe because of a medical condition your diet is restricted; or maybe, due to physical conditions involving chewing…
Napping And Dementia: What’s The Connection?
March 24, 2022
As we adjust ourselves to the new reality of Daylight Savings time, one thing becomes clear: When our sleep is disrupted or we lose out on precious sleep, it affects us physically and mentally. And if that goes on for a period of time, it can cause real problems down…
Using CBD To Help With Insomnia By Bonnie Hagen
March 9, 2022
By Bonnie Hagen, Founder of Bright Energy Wellness Everyone assumes that sleep problems are just part of getting older, right? The truth is, according to The National Institute on Aging, seniors need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to stay healthy, just like younger adults. In…
M & M: Mindfulness And Meditation As Support In Uncertain Times
February 9, 2022
Are we done with the pandemic or are we just in a lull? Are there more harmful variants to come or is the worst behind us? Will we erupt into a new domestic civil war? Will Russia invade Ukraine? The list of dilemmas and “what ifs” are endless these days….