Archives: February 2015

Brain Exercises to Improve Memory

Brain Exercises to Improve Memory (Reprinted with permission from MD Home Health.) Brain exercises are a good way to keep your mind sharp and stay on top of your game. Reports find that brain exercises, some as simple as face recognition or number matching, can go a long way to...

read more

Benefits of Swimming for the Elderly

Benefits of Swimming for the Elderly (reprinted with permission from MD Home Health Assist) Swimming is an aerobic activity that gets the muscles going and is a perfect way for people to stay in shape, particularly the elderly thanks to its low-impact nature. As the fourth most popular sport in...

read more

Memory Slips May Signal Increased Risk of Dementia Years Later

Memory Slips May Signal Increased Risk of Dementia Years Later A study published in the online issue of Neurologyå¨, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology suggests that people without dementia who begin reporting memory issues may be more likely to develop dementia later, even if they have...

read more