Not a topic to be discussed in most social circles, and with plenty of stigmas attached, mental illness, in one form or another, affects at…
Continuum’s Home Care Team Honors Those Suffering with Mental Illness
October 17, 2016
Tag: Mental Health
Scientists Searching for a Cure to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s with Human “Mini-Brains”
April 1, 2016
Every day there are more and more breakthroughs and advances in modern medicine. Doctors and scientists all over the world, in all different fields, are…
Brain May Flush Out Toxins During Sleep
January 7, 2014
A good night’s sleep is important. It helps the body rest so that it will be fresh and ready to go the next day. However,…
The Nutrition of Mental Health
September 19, 2013
It’s Healthy Aging Month, a great time to take stock of your health and learn new ways to improve your mind, body, and spirit! The…
Senior Health Classes Cut Hospitalization Rate
June 26, 2013
Education is not only the key to success; it’s also the key to reduced hospitalization for older adults! A 2010 pilot program in West Alabama…
Puzzling vs. Exercise: Which Creates the Bigger Brain?
February 25, 2013
Mental stimulation is important in helping keep the brain sharp, but a recent study shows that there might be another element that’s even more important…
High Blood Pressure Can Prematurely Age the Brain
January 24, 2013
A new study reveals that high blood pressure poses a risk to the brain long before it experiences the effects of old age. Neurologists at…
Youth, It Turns Out, May Be Infectious
January 7, 2013
Want the secret to staying young? Babysit the grandkids! Recent studies from Arizona State University have revealed that caring for the young may delay, and…
The Reinvention Potential of the Older Brain
August 30, 2012
Reinvention is not a fleeting part of youth! According to former CNN correspondent and Fortune 100 leadership consultant, Mark Walton, our brains are wired for…
Delirium: A Culprit Not Only During, But After Hospitalization
June 26, 2012
A hospital stay is often a subject of fear, especially for older adults; many are afraid that they will leave in a worse condition than…