Category: mind

8/5/2014 - Midlife high blood pressure tied to later-life mental decline

People with high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to experience cognitive decline – a common precursor of dementia – in their 70s and 80s, according to new research. Read the full article at Reuters.

8/4/2014 - Picking a Nursing Home Shouldn’t Be Trial and Error

It took three tries before Leslie Reid-Green found a suitable nursing home for her 88-year-old mother, Bella Solomon, who has advanced dementia. Read the full article at The New York Times.

7/30/2014 - Depression Is a Risk Factor for Dementia, New Research Says

The two have been linked before, but the new study says depression may be an independent risk factor for the disease. Read the full article at Time.

7/28/2014 - People Who Feel They Have A Purpose In Life Live Longer

We know that happiness and social connection can have positive benefits on health. Now research suggests that having a sense of purpose or direction in life may also be beneficial Read the full article at NPR.

7/17/2014 - At Nursing Homes, Medicine That’s Heard

In “Alive Inside,” Michael Rossato-Bennett’s purposeful documentary about the rejuvenating power of music, the fountain of youth exists. And it bears an Apple logo. Read the full article at The New York Times.

7/15/2014 - Aging adults optimistic about what lies ahead

They’re either optimistic or delusional, but 89% of older adults and 84% of younger adults say they’re confident they can maintain a high quality of life throughout their senior years. Read the full article at USA Today.  

7/13/2014 - Alzheimer’s researchers hunt for new tools to identify disease’s onset

A simple test of a person’s ability to identify odors and noninvasive eye exams might someday help doctors learn whether their patients are at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research to be presented Sunday. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

7/8/2014 - Will This Tech Tool Help Manage Older People's Health? Ask Dad

Aging 2.0 may not sound like the hippest start-up in San Francisco, but it’s part of an industry worth $2 billion and growing fast — technology to help older adults. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

7/2/2014 - Can Exercise Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

Exercise may help to keep the brain robust in people who have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to an inspiring new study. The findings suggests that even moderate amounts of physical activity may help to slow the progression of one of the most dreaded diseases of aging. Read the full article at… Read more 7/2/2014 - Can Exercise Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

6/30/2014 - What It Means to Live a Good Life

Don’t wait until it’s too late to figure it out. Read the full article by Center Research Associate Dawn Carr at Psychology Today.