Exercise isn’t only about being in shape—it’s also one of the best ways to prevent falls and remain independent. Regular activity, particularly exercises that build up your legs and test your balance, keeps you on your feet and reduces the likelihood of tripping or losing your balance. Research has shown that two hours per week […]
You might fall in the blink of an eye and most often when you’re least expecting it. Simple and plain, a fall is where one ends up happening to stumble onto the floor, ground, or other lower level. It doesn’t sound quite so awful at first blush, but the truth is that falls are very […]
St. Patrick’s Day Puns & Dad Jokes 🍀 Why don’t you iron four-leaf clovers? Because you don’t want to press your luck! What’s a leprechaun’s favourite type of music? Sham-rock! Why do leprechauns make great secret agents? They’re always a little clover undercover! How do Irish cows stay up to date? They read the Moospaper! […]
Critical thinking is required for the parsing of all things global, inquiring about the taken-for-granted and providing good community-research-based knowledge. It helps us to think of problems, evaluate arguments and predict challenges. Still, without hope critical thinking can be cynical a pessimism that translates barriers into unbridgeable gullies and realizes the least of people, the […]
Improving memory doesn’t require big, drastic changes. Small daily habits can have a lasting impact. Here are some simple ways to keep your mind sharp: Read, do crossword puzzles, or learn a new skill to help you stay mentally active. Regular movement increases blood flow to the brain so stay physically active.. Review your diet, […]
Memory is a fascinating and complex function of the brain, and understanding how it changes over time can help ease worries about aging. Understanding which memories tend to stay strong can help ease worries about aging. I used to worry because I would forget where I put my keys when I came home. My daughter […]
Professor Brodaty, author of over 60 books or book chapters and over 800 refereed journal articles and a leader in the prevention of dementia, said “that over 40-50% of the risk for dementia can be attributed to risk factors that we can all do something about such as exercising, eat healthily, keeping mentally and socially […]
I have had many conversations with seniors about memory loss, not only through the workshops I give, but in general conversation usually as a humorous aside. It is the kind of conversation, that many of us do not want to have with our loved ones, but we can talk about it with friends, by making […]
One of the most requested workshops at The Seniors Health and Wellness Institute (https://seniorshelpingseniors.ca/) where I volunteer is Memory and Ageing. One of the biggest misconceptions about aging is that memory decline is inevitable. While some changes in recall and processing speed may occur, significant memory loss is not a normal part of aging. […]
As we move into Spring, the thought of moving may be higher on the list of to do things. Moving to a new home can be a big life change, especially for people our age. Whether you’re downsizing, moving to a retirement community, or relocating to be closer to family, it’s natural to feel a […]
