Holiday recommendations for caregivers taking care of Alzheimer’s patients is long overdue. They have their hands full taking care of their Alzheimer’s patients throughout the year. But their responsibilities and stress levels really go up during the Holiday season. In this regard, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) has issued…...
Green Tea For Seniors Is Their Best Drink Ever
Green tea is a beverage that should be more popular than Coke, Pepsi, Gatorade, or Mountain Dew. Why? Because aside from its great taste, its health benefits, especially for senior citizens, is phenomenal! Indeed, green tea has been called the anti-aging drink. It has been used as a medicine for…...
Meditation 12 Minutes Daily Can Reverse Alzheimer’s Advancement
Meditation for 12 minutes every day can reverse and even stop the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease, a recent scientific study reports. This is really an incredible finding, as to date, despite extensive research and billions of research dollars spent, no cure is available. Improvements were found by measuring cognitive function,…...
Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Cope With Alzheimer’s Disease
Virtual reality (VR), is an interactive, three-dimensional immersive computer experience that’s viewed through goggles. The technology, became a favorite with video-gamers, and is now very popular with older Americans, health care professionals, and caregivers. Increasingly, adult communities and skilled nursing homes are using VR for enrichment and to help…...
Happiness-Stay Happy And Positive, Your Brain Will Love You For It
Happiness is sometimes difficult to achieve and maintain, but when you’re happy, you are also boosting your brain power and cognitive health. Being happy is a combination of your mood and outlook. The better mood you’re in and the rosier outlook you have, will boost your memory and decision making…...
Electronic Implant Speeds Healing of Damaged Nerves In Two Weeks
An electronic implant can heal damaged nerves in as short as two weeks, a recent study shows. The implantable electronic device stimulates peripheral nerves by bombarding them with electronic impulses. The device, the size of a quarter, successfully stimulated damaged leg nerves in rats in less than two weeks. The…...
