Nowadays, we are surrounded by numerous forms of entertainment. And virtually any of them is available on the Internet, including, of course, online games. They are a great way to forget about everyday worries and have fun - right? But there’s a little-known benefit of online games: they are also a great mental workout! If you’ve never been interested in playing video … [Read more...]
Life-Long Learning Opportunities to Expand Your Mind
Is there an end to curiosity and the ability to pick up new skills? Of course not! That's why Baby Boomers are often on a quest for life-long learning. They may want to complete a degree they never had a chance to complete, advance their credentials, or simply indulge in their favorite hobbies. This page was originally posted May, 2018 and updated May 2020. With the kind … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Your Spouse Who Has Dementia
Finding out your loved one is living with dementia can be difficult emotionally, with many new things to consider as they progress along their journey. Changes in cognitive ability can result in difficulty communicating, alterations in behavior and often memory loss. Here we will cover just some tips for caring for your spouse if they are living with dementia. What is … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know about Cognitive Decline
First, the bad news. Approximately 5.5 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia, which accounts for about 70 percent of total dementia cases. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 60, rising as high as 50 percent for those over age 85. Alzheimer’s dementia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and it is the only one among the top … [Read more...]
Top Meditation Practices To Keep You Mentally Well
Among the stresses and difficulties of modern life, it can be really difficult to find the time you need to cope with emotions and what you may be happening in your life. It doesn’t have to be this way but dealing with your mental health works in a spiral making it increasingly difficult to help yourself the deeper in you get. Meditation can be a helpful tool to get a better … [Read more...]