Guest Contributors

Guest Contributor: Carol Williams The brain is one of the unique parts of the body. It gives life to your thoughts, emotions, and helps coordinate movement and activities like typing and navigating an obstacle while driving. In addition, it serves as the reserve that stores our childhood memory and supplies necessary information in case you [...]

Guest Contributor: Justin Osborne We all forget, and in most cases, it isn’t really a cause for concern. It is part of life – a natural process, and there are startling statistics to back this up. According to studies, an average human being forgets around 56 percent of information within just 60 minutes and a [...]

Guest Contributor: Ashley Halsey Caregivers perform a vital role in our homes and communities, and with their numbers steadily increasing, focus has begun to shift to ensuring the wellbeing of these often unsung heroes, and rightly so. Caregivers are often ‘on duty’ permanently, with little to no respite, and are required to provide emotional and [...]

Guest Contributor: Gabe Nelson The human brain is one of the most complex and efficient organs in the body. Taking the right steps to keep your brain performing to the best of its ability throughout your life is crucial to improving daily activities. Memory is one of the most crucial functions of your brain, and [...]

Guest Contributor: Teri Lonon Maybe I should say “socialization”, but that sounds scientific and formal. As a caregiver, the notion of getting out and seeing others is not foreign, it just isn’t easy. Dementia-friendly environments seem scarce, but the possibilities are endless. While living with a type of dementia, your loved one still needs physical, [...]

9 Fun Activities for Mobility-Limited Seniors Guest Contributor: Lauren Groff It can be frustrating for seniors to find their mobility isn’t what it used to be. Almost every senior person encounters the issue of limited mobility at some point and can cause significant mental and physical issues if left unchecked. Mobility is typically reduced due [...]

7 Dementia Myths: Be on Alert Submitted by Guest Contributor: Elizabeth Hines Dementia can be a debilitating thing that can happen to people at any time in their lives. It can affect someone in the following ways: Cloud someone’s thinking Damper their memories, AND Get in the way of daily activities How bad is it? [...]

Guest Contributor: Angela George We know how important physical exercise is to keep the human body healthy and safe from developing diseases. It provides strength, improves functionality, and overall quality of life. Similarly, brain exercises keep the mind healthy. It helps the brain focus, benefit in functionality, and boost memory. Brain Exercises are Important at [...]