Activities
Studies Reveal Learning Oil Painting Techniques Retrain Your Brain to Improve Memory
Learn about different styles and techniques, and find resources for instruction, whether you prefer learning at home or in a class setting.
Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging
Regain Your Balance: Discover Stability with Tai Chi for Seniors
Discover the numerous benefits of tai chi for seniors including improved balance, flexibility, sleep quality and reduced chronic pain, anxiety and depression.
Activities
Debunking the Myths About Senior Moments: Identifying Signs of Dementia
"senior moments" have often been perceived as an inevitable and unchangeable part of growing older. These lapses in memory and cognition, though common, need not be taken lightly. It's time to challenge the myths
Healthy Aging
Discover the Best Pills Dispenser for Seniors
Isn’t it frustrating when our loved ones struggle to take their medication on time? The good news is that many seniors can benefit from using a pills dispenser, especially those with dementia or cognitive decline.
Healthy Aging
Do Canes Prevent Falls?
A cane use is a common form of fall prevention for people experiencing issues with mobility. Whether it’s from a medical condition, age, or injury, using a cane can greatly reduce the risk of falling and minimize the severity of falls when they do occur. A cane is a
Healthy Aging
The Key to Healthy Aging and Happiness – A Handbook
Discover the secrets to aging gracefully and happily with this comprehensive handbook. From tips on nutrition and exercise to maintaining positive relationships and mental well-being, this guide has everything you need to live your best life. Thank you Carol for sharing this wonderful list.
Behavior Modification
Can Dehydration Cause Hallucinations?
Severe dehydration can lead to hallucinations as the body and brain struggle without enough fluids. Dehydration affects electrolyte balance, leading to confusion, disorientation, and even visual or auditory hallucinations. Staying hydrated is essential for mental clarity.
Resources
Normal Aging Process of the Brain Determined By Your Genes
A recent study by researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Yale University shows that the decline in brain function during normal aging may be influenced by genes.
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How to Prevent a Fall?
Falls can happen to anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Despite this, falls are one of the most commonly overlooked safety issues. Even if you’re healthy and strong, suddenly losing your balance and falling down unexpectedly can have serious consequences. Falling down can cause broken bones, head injuries,
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How to Treat Sleep Apnea?
What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. It can cause a person to stop breathing repeatedly throughout the night, sometimes for more than a minute at a time. Although it can occur in
Caring for the caregiver
Can You Hallucinate From Lack of Sleep?
Hallucinations are a disturbance in a person’s sense of reality that can cause someone to hear, feel, see, or smell things that are not actually there. In this article, we will look at whether or not lack of sleep can cause hallucinations. We will discuss the signs and symptoms
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Can Sleep Apnea Cause Anxiety?
Understanding Sleep Apnea and Anxiety Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects the quality and duration of sleep, often resulting in a variety of symptoms such as snoring, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty focusing. Meanwhile, anxiety is the feeling of fear or stress in response to a particular situation. While these