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Mindfulness Practices to Enhance Longevity and Quality of Life
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In today’s fast-paced world, mindfulness has emerged as a vital tool for enhancing longevity and the quality of life. By fostering a sense of presence and non-judgmental awareness, mindfulness can…

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Effective Ways for Seniors to Tap Into Their Spirituality
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Given the struggles that come with aging, one often overlooked aspect of older adulthood nowadays is spirituality. A study from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on spirituality…

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Harmonious Living for Grandparents, Parents, and Kids: A Guide for Multigenerational Living
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Image: Freepik Authored by Kent Elliot, of At Home Aging Living in a multigenerational home, where grandparents, parents, and children coexist under one roof, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Balancing…

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What is There to Celebrate about Aging? Plenty
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by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD In the midst of the doctor’s appointments, forgetfulness, medications, and other setbacks, it’s easy to lose sight of the benefits of getting older. Here’s a…

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Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Our Brain when It Needs to Adapt
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Neuroplasticity challenges the old belief that the brain is fixed and unchangeable after a certain age. But research evidence now strongly supports the existence of the brain’s ability to restructure…

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Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis: Their Role in Learning, Memory, and Recovery from Injury
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Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis Neurogenesis refers to the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain. This can happen both during development and in adulthood. Neuroplasticity, on the other…

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The Story of Malala Yousafzai
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The Story of Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for female education, exemplifies remarkable behavior change in the face of adversity. At just 15 years old, Malala was targeted…

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Improving the Odds of Successful Behavior Change
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Good intentions are rarely enough to help us reach our goals, whether to improve relationships, lose weight, exercise more, eliminate a bad habit, or finish that project that keeps getting…

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Useful Descriptive Terms for Communicating about Mental Disorders
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The following terms may be useful when describing the speech, behavior, or appearance of an older adult as they relate to possible mental disorders. These may be observed in a…

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Dementia Subtypes
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Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions, many with no cure. The table below shows the early symptoms, pathology, and prevalence of four main dementia subtypes, all progressive and…

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Age-related Forgetfulness and More Serious Memory Problems
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Problems with memory, particularly for recent events, is not uncommon during the aging process. Many people worry about how serious a case of “forgetfulness” may be. However, in contrast to…

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Delirium: What is It and What are the Signs?
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Delirium is a state of mental confusion and disorganization. Delirium and dementia are different. This state of mental confusion and disorganization is found in older adults when they are experiencing…

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