With the aging of thousands of baby boomers, the focus on longevity and good health has never been greater. Everyone is keen to know – are there any secrets to living longer? In The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, author Dan Buettner explores certain principles (called “Power [...]
A recent news report reveals that elders with dementia may still retain their creativity, and express it in different forms. The report discussed the creative exploits of one Sherry S, a 90+ sociologist with dementia. Sherry’s imaginative prose took a community writing workshop in Albuquerque by surprise as she presented her impressive story about an [...]
So far this week, two different studies on dementia risk factors have emerged in popular publications. Currently, the medical world is probing this cognitive condition trying to come up with effective ways to address its symptoms and find effective remedies. This week’s studies and others that will be mentioned below hold much importance. Carlton Senior [...]
A recent report in The Guardian featured the views of a former nurse on the subject of dementia in the elderly. This caregiver’s perspective was especially interesting given that she herself has dementia. Her name is Ann Johnson and she has made it a life mission of sorts to spread the word about this cognitive [...]
