Strategies for Effective Recall Memory is a remarkable cognitive ability that allows us to store and retrieve information. Whether it’s remembering important facts for an exam or recalling cherished moments from our past, a well-functioning memory is essential for our daily lives. However, the human memory is fallible, and we often find ourselves struggling to
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Fostering a Healthy Brain Memory is one of the keys to maintaining independence as we age. Not only does it keep us safe (remembering to turn the stove off), it also gives us our sense of self and connection to our lives. There has been a lot of media focus in the past decade on
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For most of us, good vision is vital to every waking moment of our lives. We would not know what to do without it yet we take it for granted. Henry David Thoreau said, “The eye is the jewel of the body.” Let’s take a few moments to cherish our vision like the jewel that
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What is Lymphedema and What Can We Do About It? A Physical Therapy Perspective You may have heard about lymphedema from a friend or acquaintance who has had breast cancer and developed a swollen arm, or from somebody who doesn’t walk around that much anymore because of their “swollen ankles.” But what does lymphedema mean
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February is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US ahead of cancer and COVID. What can I do to avoid being part of the deadly statistic? Some things are out of our control: family history, sex, and age. But according to the Mayo Clinic there are ways to
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In last month’s installment we talked about Making Health Habitual through effective goal setting. This month we want to look closer at why exercise is important to our health and how we can build exercise habits painlessly into our day. Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for your health. And the
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Winter is arguably the most challenging season for senior safety. It is a time when cold weather can restrict mobility and make it harder to perform daily tasks. The health and well-being of seniors are frequently at risk during this time. Being prepared can prevent many problems. Here are four tips to keep seniors safe
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Have you ever been watching a movie or tv show and a scene appears where older adults wearing loose linen pants practice slow, meditative poses in a park or other outdoor setting. I bet you wondered what exactly they were doing. It’s not anything magical or mystical. It’s actually just Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese
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There is a common misconception that the older we become, the less sleep we need. In actuality, the National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that people over 65 should get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Even if an older adult seems to sleep a lot, many don’t get enough restful sleep. Lack of
World Heart Day is September 29: according to the World Heart Federation, 520 million people live with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). CVD causes 18.6 million deaths annually and is the world’s top killer. Causes include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, air pollution and some diseases. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term that covers a range
