Eight ways to stop losing sleep as you age

Eight ways to stop losing sleep as you age

By Julie Limon PT, MCSP, Rehab Director, Seven Acres & The Medallion Our sleep and wakefulness patterns are controlled by an internal clock located in the hypothalamus. Aging causes that brain region to decline, resulting in disrupted circadian rhythm. Light...
Delaying the ‘senior moment’ – cognitive health and aging

Delaying the ‘senior moment’ – cognitive health and aging

Senior moments. We’ve all had them. Typically, these ‘slips of the mind’ are associated with getting older but research shows people often experience those same slight memory lapses in their 20s but do not give it a second thought. As we become older though, many of...
Post-Holiday Blues: Help Keep Your Senior’s Spirit Bright

Post-Holiday Blues: Help Keep Your Senior’s Spirit Bright

With special celebrations and traditions, and visits from family far and near, holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness. Unfortunately, coming down from the emotional high of festivities, more than 60% of adults report post-holiday depression. Older adults who...