Brain Health

What Causes Some Older People to Shuffle as They Walk?

Dear Carol: My dad was never a fast walker, but lately he’s been shuffling along like the aging stereotypes. He has severe arthritis,...

Arts Improve Quality of life for Stroke Survivors and People with Alzheimer’s

“Patients who appreciated music, painting, and theatre recovered better from their stroke than patients who did not”Patients interested in art had better...

Driving and Memory Loss: Tips to Help Elders Give Up Driving

For many of us, a car is a sign of independence. But this emotional connection to our automobiles is part of what makes...

Tai Chi Shown to Boost Brain size, Increase Memory in Chinese Seniors

…According to the article, the scientists “compared the cognitive health of tai chi practitioners to that of members of a group that...

Tai Chi Reduces Falls and Improves Brain Function

Tai Chi, am ancient Chinese practice, is a self-paced system of movement where you perform a series of postures in a slow, graceful...

Life Experience May Offset Cognitive Decline Due to Aging

Could life experience make up for some of the effects of age on the brain? According to researchers from the School of...

Needs of ‘Solo Agers’ a Growing Concern in Our Aging Population

A while back, “Elder Orphan” was the term used for older adults with little or no support system. While the evolution in...

Fewer Medications for Older Adults Can Prevent Falls, Improve Memory

Dear Carol: Countless articles, including yours, report that older adults are taking too many prescription drugs, some with potentially harmful side effects....