Tools to support physical safety and injury prevention while at home are a key part of helping aging adults to maintain independence. Specially designed tools, like the ones available from SOAR Life … [Read more...]
Increasing Independence with Daily Living Aids for Aging Adults
Exercise for Older Adults and Improved Brain Metabolism
Numerous studies have been done to try and find a connection between brain metabolism and physical activity. While there have been results that indicated exercise has a positive effect on memory, a … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Brain and Heart Health
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed 15, 744 adults for a period of 25 years. Of those who were a part of the study, around 1500 developed dementia. … [Read more...]
Useful Gift Ideas for Seniors and Aging Family Members
Choosing a gift for an aging patient or loved one can be a challenge when their wish list is short, or when you’ve run dry of unique and useful ideas. Seniors and aging family members are often … [Read more...]
Older Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairments
In the American society, driving a car remains the method of choice for meeting transportation needs and this applies to older adults as well. As we age, the potential increases to develop cognitive … [Read more...]
Changes in Memory Lead to Changes in Views About Self
In a recent study published in The Gerontologist, authors identified the impact changes in memory (normal aging versus Mild Cognitive Impairment [MCI]) have on individual’s daily life. Individuals … [Read more...]
Resident Aggression and Abuse in Assisted Living Settings
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology investigated the prevalence of resident aggression and abuse in assisted living facilities. Due to the tremendous growth in the … [Read more...]
Residents with Alzheimer’s who Participate in an Exercise Program Show ADL Benefits
The benefits of engagement in exercise have consistently been shown to have numerous benefits related to general health, functional and cognitive status. A study published in the Journal of the … [Read more...]
70 Ideas for Stimulating Your Brain
Research has identified how important it is for aging humans to provide novel stimulation to our brain to maximize brain plasticity and possibly prevent and/or slow decline in cognitive ability. … [Read more...]
Dementia Rates Decline Sharply Among Senior Citizens
A new study finds that the prevalence of dementia has fallen sharply in recent years, most likely as a result of Americans’ rising educational levels and better heart health, which are both closely … [Read more...]
