This spring, the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging partnered with the Area Agency on Aging Northwest Michigan to ...

Bashiru Dauda, Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on disabilities matters, has decried the inadequate funding of ...

Welcome. Today's lesson is on how Robotic Dogs for Seniors improve quality of life. Imagine a world where seniors, especially ...

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that gardening has positive benefits for cognitive health as people age, ...

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. Early symptoms include difficulty ...

In addition, about 10 percent of people previously diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia every year. Although a few studies have found that ...

Dementia is a difficult diagnosis to hear and it presents unique challenges for caregivers. There are few approaches to ...

Dementia therapies may help relieve symptoms, but many different options are available. Some may help more than others.

It is also very strange that, as we age, many of us transition to a sedentary lifestyle. Symptoms like the comfort of sitting ...

Brain exercises support neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain’s tendency to form new connections and neural pathways.

Seniors at Engaging ... of cognitive and physical activities, including group exercises, orientation discussions, music and pet therapies. Clients with dementia often have their days and nights ...

This time, however, the focus was specifically on dementia. While genetics play a key role in health outcomes, we're increasingly coming to understand how diet is an important factor in combating ...