Sleeping After 60: Getting Rest Is Different Than Earlier in Life, and Working at It Is Key There is a wonder-working, health-promoting elixir of youth available for free—sleep. Yeah we know sleeping after 60 is hard. It is also true that getting rest at night is one of the things...
Archives: May 2017
Brain Activities < Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment-Smilecast 41
Mentally Stimulating Activities Reduce the Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Engaging in some brain-stimulating activities was associated with a lower risk of developing MCI in a study of cognitively normal adults 70 and older, according to an article published by JAMA Neurology. Mild cognitive impairment (MC is the intermediate zone between...
Senior Mobility – Important Reminders to Stay Safe (Video)
Senior Mobility – Important Reminders to Stay Safe Experiencing problems with your own senior mobility? You’re not alone. The United States Census Bureau reports that of the almost 16 million seniors who have a disability, a whopping two thirds of them report theirs is specifically linked to issues with mobility...
There’s an App for That – Smilecast 12
There’s an App for That When I was a caregiver for mom I learned to depend on certain apps to help me as a caregiver. There’s an app for that for many aspects of caregiving. I was partial to an app called Lotsa Helping Hands that allowed me to schedule...
10 Fun Yet Overlooked Activities for Seniors (Video)
10 Fun Yet Overlooked Activities for Seniors Seeking out engaging and fun activities for seniors? Forget the novelties of gardening and golfing, and try a little something new with these 10 fun ideas! Here’s one. Try yoga: One of the best seniors activities is yoga. It is rising in popularity with...
Our Friday Song of the Week – Red Solo Cup
Our Friday Song of the Week – Red Solo Cup
Meditation and Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss – Smilecast 40
Meditation and Music In a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening program may have multiple benefits for older adults with preclinical memory loss. Meditation and music, as...
5 Reasons Why You Should Understand Caregiver Stress (Video)
5 Reasons Why You Should Understand Caregiver Stress Caregiver stress – a topic often left unspoken, particularly with the emotions involved. Most especially for family caregivers, with guilt and confusion settling in when the line of duty and personal time seems to blur. As such, identifying several reasons on why...
Bad Diets Causing Death; Fewer Overweight Trying to Exercise (Video)
Dietary Factors Associated with Substantial Proportion of Deaths from Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes. Fewer Overweight Adults Report Trying to Lose Weight. Nearly half of all deaths due to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes in the U.S. in 2012 were associated with sub-optimal dietary habits and being overweight,...
Interactive Calendar Help Seniors Experience Active Lifestyle
Stannah Stairlifts OffersI Interactive, Printable Calendar to Encourage Active Lifestyle Among Seniors Many adults over the age of 65 spend, on average, more than 10 hours each day either sitting or lying down. Scientists have discovered this inactivity may increase risk of chronic issues or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. May is...