Science is finding out every day that there are things we can do that may help cut the risk of dementia later in life. Here are 7 changes you can make right now. As the country ages, it’s hard not to think about the looming risk of dementia. Luckily, the scientific community is doing [...]
Everyone looks forward to retirement, but not everyone is prepared for it. Here’s what it takes to really be happy once it finally comes. If polls have any truth to them, you can look forward to feeling happier once you reach retirement age. The folks at Gallup-Healthways study happiness full-time, and every year they produce [...]
Everyone benefits from a sense of purpose, but for adults with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s especially important. Here’s why, plus some advice for planning a purposeful day. There are times in life when anyone can lose sight of their sense of purpose. It often happens when we encounter especially traumatic hurdles or life transitions, such [...]
Growing your own vegetables or flowers can be one of the great joys of life. But for seniors who love gardening, the tasks involved can become challenging. Whether it’s handling large bags of potting soil or keeping up with the weeds, some of the activities of gardening can make older adults feel like they’ve taken [...]
For America’s new parents, there’s a vast amount of information out there to help them adjust to their new lives as caregivers of a newborn. From books on “what to expect when you’re expecting”, advice on how to balance child rearing and work, how to respond to the various ailments that babies get, and what [...]
