Need insights and tips? Join free caregivers support group The second Wednesday of every month at the Lodge at Geer Village, 1:00 pm Next meeting is Wednesday, January 8th. Drop in at any meeting or call 860-824-2625 to schedule a consultation with our dementia specialist… Continue reading
The summer sun makes it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. But the summer heat can be a problem for seniors, particularly with extreme humidity. While it might feel nice to stay inside and cool off by the air conditioning, it’s also important to stay active all year long. Here are some things to … Continue reading
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips that the elderly, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a fun, safe summer. *Article, information and … Continue reading
A DRUG FREE dementia reversal treatment is making the leap from animals to humans. In 2015, researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute in Australia published the results of a study in which they successfully reversed the symptoms of dementia – without using any drugs at all! The QBI team’s promising technique centers on the use … Continue reading
Cambridge University releases a brain-training app that improves concentration akin to Ritalin. The University’s Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute has developed and tested ‘Decoder’ an app which activates a frontal-parietal network in the brain that is designed to improve attention and concentration. In a study published in the scientific journal, Frontiers in Behavioural Neuroscience, researchers….found … Continue reading
Prolonged loneliness and isolation can equal the health risks of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and that 26 percent of people have increased risk of death due to loneliness. Loneliness during aging is a growing problem as 1 in 4 of the 76 million baby boomers could become isolated. here is a link to the full … Continue reading
A certain royal person, in his late 90s, was in the news recently in the UK. He had had a car accident – the car he was driving had ended up on its side – and it was reported that he was a bit “shaken up.” As one would be, even if you were much … Continue reading
VERNON, CT — Scammers posing at utility workers ripped off a Vernon couple to the tune of several thousand dollars. Two elderly people on Grove Street told Vernon police that two men stole items from their home after entering the dwelling under the guise that they were from the Connecticut Water Company, police said. read … Continue reading
Prepare your loved ones for the challenges of New England weather. Avoid ice – Falls are a common occurrence for seniors, and increases during the winter months which can lead to hip and wrist fractures and head trauma. Wear shoes with good traction and if possible, stay inside until walk ways and roads are clear. … Continue reading
Experts say that mild memory loss is perfectly normal — especially as we age. That’s right, if you sometimes forget simple things, you’re not necessarily developing Alzheimer’s disease. There are many people walking around just like you who occasionally misplace their keys, have that deer-in-headlights look as they search for their cars in parking lots, … Continue reading