Seniors who play board games stay cognitively sharp, study shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
People who play games score better on cognitive tests in their 70s. And increasing game play in later life appears to help lock in certain mental skills, say researchers.
Exercise app to target seniors with mild cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
An exercise and gaming app for seniors with mild cognitive impairment is set for its first user tests, report the developers.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Playing online games can improve seniors’ ability to multitask … Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke … Parkinson’s disease fatigue tied to lower diastolic blood pressure …...
Memory trick for old age: keep learning like a child
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2019
To help prevent dementia, one group of researchers recommends that older adults learn like a child; acquiring many new skills at one time.
Get smart about brain health
By
Catherine O’Brien, Ph.D
Mar 02, 2015
Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request “brain games” out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen...
Prodigies in reverse
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 01, 2013
I experienced many crushing disappointments growing up. A trespassing fairy with a tooth fetish didn’t leave a dime under my pillow? Ernie and Bert aren’t brothers? Affordable healthcare isn’t...