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Researchers find new way to boost brain power in elderly
There are many ways to a longer, healthier life: physical exercise, mental workouts, and a strong network of friends and family. But a new article from WebMD.com says a positive outlook on life can...
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Pessimistic people live longer: Study
We’ve heard it many times before: people with optimistic outlooks on life tend to outlive their gloomy and negative peers. But a new study out of Germany has come to an opposite conclusion: that...
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New study says video games make seniors happier
For most of North America, springtime is approaching, and soon after that, the warm weather of summer will arrive. And although many studies have shown the health benefits of exercise for seniors, a...
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Helping the elderly in Israel
Volunteers are the life blood of Senior Centers. Without them, these meeting places for older adults to interact and receive much-needed services, could not exist. This situation is true in the USA and...
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How retirement plans can fall apart in an instant
As John Lennon once famously sang, “Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans,” and that adage is undoubtedly true for Baby Boomers planning their retirement. Anything can happen that...
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Older Adults Transcend Loneliness through Meditation
Meditation is gaining ground as an accepted health practice for older adults. Professor Jeff Menzise, a clinical psychology professor and a mindfulness meditation expert at Morgan State University,...
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How to Deal with the Dangers of Senior Gambling
If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun. Chico Marx Seniors are at equal risk as other adults for gambling...
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6 Benefits of Senior Centers for Seniors
Whether you are enjoying retirement or still working, senior centers are fast becoming the “it” places to go for seniors. A senior center is a non-profit or for-profit community center where...
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Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Sundowner’s Syndrome
When patients experience periods of extreme agitation and confusion between the late afternoon hours and into the evening it is often referred to as ‘sundowning’ or Sundowners Syndrome. The patient...
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Beat the Winter Blues – Shedding Light on Seasonal Sadness
As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. You might feel blue around the winter holidays, or get into a slump after the fun and festivities have ended. Some people have more...
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How to Identify Depression in the Elderly
The National Institute for Mental Health and the National Alliance on Mental Illness recently released statements addressing the issue of depression in elderly Americans. They point to a common...
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