If sounds can affect mood and sleep cycles, wouldn’t you want to harness that power in your long-term community? We’re doing just that at Garden Spot Communities, a continuing care retirement community...
Smart ways to supplement residents’ brain health
By
Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Ph.D.
Apr 01, 2021
No matter how active and healthy people are, cognitive function is known to be impacted with age. While many approach memory loss with a sense of humor as having a “senior moment,” there’s no denying...
Standing tall for veterans
By
Renee Kinder
Nov 09, 2017
Procedural memory is a fascinating mechanism, a construct of long-term memory and is the form of memory which “we learn by doing,” including singing, riding a bike — and saluting, for some.
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...
Better heart health tied to memory recall in older adults
Dec 22, 2014
Seniors who have better heart and lung health tend to have better memory recall and cognitive capabilities, according to a new study in the Journal of Gerontology.
Provider betting that new dining menus will lead to better cognitive abilities, longer lasting memory
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2013
A common quip has been that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Now, there’s a long-term care provider who’s hoping to prove that the stomach is also the way to the brain.
Building better brains — and better bottom lines
By
Richard Sill
Jul 29, 2013
Wellness directors confronted with a decision whether to adopt computerized brain fitness programs designed to combat cognitive decline are faced with two critical questions. First, do these programs work?...
Intensity of activities doesn’t determine level of benefits for seniors, researchers say
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2013
Mental and physical stimulation improves seniors’ memory and thinking skill, regardless of how rigorous the activities are, according to a recently published study.
Expert advice on how we all can develop a better memory
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2012
I’m fascinated with long-term care topics that at first blush might seem to be speaking to residents, but upon closer reflection are personally even more interesting to long-term care workers or...
Non-invasive brain stimulation improves speech, memory skills, research suggests
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 06, 2012
A non-invasive brain stimulation technique shows promise in speeding speech recovery in stroke patients and improving memory and cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients, new research suggests.