Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and listening to music: study

Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and listening to music: study

For long-term brain health, older adults might want to carefully consider how they spend their downtime, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of nearly 400 people over age 60. When it comes to brain health, the study found that the context or type of activity individuals … Read more

Exclusive | NYC seniors are skydiving, hiking the Alps and traveling the world — all while warding off dementia — with VR

Exclusive | NYC seniors are skydiving, hiking the Alps and traveling the world — all while warding off dementia — with VR

On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers were chaining themselves to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There was the trip to Broadway, a cuddle with puppies, a diving adventure on the high seas and skydiving above the Swiss … Read more