Brain Health / Cognition

The writer Ernest Hemingway once said, “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” While some may consider robots and AI technology to be the best solutions for the loneliness and social isolation so many older adults experience these days, the reality is that Hemingway may have had it…

Not too long ago, we highlighted a list of easy activities you can incorporate into your daily life to keep you cognitively fit and to lower your risk for dementia. It’s becoming increasingly clear that how you live your life, and what you do each day, can have a significant…

As the population ages and those getting older are more “tech savvy” than previous generations, it’s likely that sources of entertainment and enjoyment may shift as well. In fact, changes are now already evident, as reports show that older Americans have stepped up and into the “gaming” arena, having embraced…

So, have you found a pair that will work for you? Have you tried some of the new Over-the-Counter hearing aids now available, or maybe reached for a pair of AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to help with your hearing loss? Or maybe you’ve gone the route of an audiologist and…

Let’s face it: Most of us probably get worried if we can’t remember an event, or forget someone’s name, or miss an important appointment because we forgot the date. While there are lots of reasons you could be experiencing memory problems that have nothing to do with the onset of…

Not very long ago, we published a post about the use of cannabis (marijuana) among older adults, and it was one of our more popular posts when we published it. Perhaps now we know the reason why. According to new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine, marijuana usage among older…