Posts Tagged With ‘ Dr. Krystal L. Culler ’

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It was so lovely to chat with Rachel Hill of Senior Living Foresight on all things brain health in senior living. Learn about holistic brain health — and how to make your brain work up a sweat in our 30-minute conversation. We covered a few topics: How to support others in exploring careers in senior living? What’s the latest thinking on brain health? Can dementia be prevented? How to prioritize your brain health in 30 minutes a day? (based on the latest research) How do nutrition, lifestyle, and even lifelong learning factor in? How can life enrichment professionals support the... Continue Reading

  APRIL 7, 2023  ■  5 MIN READ Lunges for lunch: 8 ways to be less sedentary at work By Tony Case   The return to the office doesn’t have to mean a return to bad habits — like sitting behind a desk all day, which, as has been amply reported, is terrible for you. Office workers spend two-thirds of their 9-to-5 in the sitting position, according to one study, which can lead to a whole range of ailments, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and premature death. Ready to do something about it? We spoke to a few well-being experts about the best ways — whether... Continue Reading

Krystal joins Abbie Richie, host of Tech Tuesday with Senior Living Foresight. Hear from your residents about the technology they love, what’s working, what’s not, and what they wish someone would finally invent. Watch Now /*! elementor – v3.13.1 – 09-05-2023 */ .elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(–video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper... Continue Reading

There are many different definitions of intelligence. A widely accepted general definition includes the ability of the brain to think, learn, understand, reason, perceive relationships and connections, comprehend ideas and concepts, make decisions, and solve problems. (Intelligence is interpreted very differently across cultures – especially in third world countries.) The key concepts listed above, however, apply to cultures across the globe. Intelligent humans are successfully able to interact within their community/environment and find ways to thrive. Intelligence QuotientCognitive ability... Continue Reading

Self-CareAs mental wellness month winds down (January), it offers us an important message to carry forward throughout the year regarding our self-care. By definition, “self-care” refers to the active role we contribute to our own happiness and well-being. While the need for self-care is more prominent during times of high stress in our lives, it should be a regular practice to protect our own health.  Sentiments and attitudes toward self-care include the following: Being gentle with yourself Taking time for yourself Valuing your energy and time Setting boundaries Loving yourself Listening... Continue Reading

Work Out Your Brain with The Focus-Word ChallengeIt is the time of the year when many people set goals, intentions and aspirations for the New Year. Last year, we explored ways to make your brain fitness goals S.M.A.R.T.er! (Revisit the blog here.) This year, let’s focus on one word. Yes, one simple word. That’s it. History of WordsWords are our basic unit of language in both the written and spoken form. On average, we speak about 7,000 words (or more) every day! And it is estimated that we speak over 860.3 million words in our lifetime (calculated in 1984 by a British writer, Gyles... Continue Reading

The hustle and bustle of the high holiday season is here. For many, this is an additional layer of stress to our busy, full lives. In general, reports indicate that over 40% of Americans report an increase in stress (the bad kind) during this time while over half of us feel our stress is the same. Regardless, most of us “feel” the holidays in one way or another.   To stress or not to stress?Overall, the high holiday season is a time of good cheer. While positive stress or holiday hassles may be associated with this time of the year, the most commonly experienced emotions are happiness,... Continue Reading

“People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Practicing kind communication is essential to maintaining a person’s integrity, reducing stress levels and promoting general well-being. By Sheryl Stillman | November 29, 2022   “People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how you made them feel,” Maya Angelou wisely said. No matter the relationship, successfully communicating wants and desires is hard work. Add cognitive decline into the mix, and the... Continue Reading