The biggest surprise of the study was that social interaction of dancing lowered the seniors’ risk of dementia by a staggering 76%. Sorta makes you want to do the happy dance.
Category: Activities
Smile For a While and Let’s Be Jolly…
The takeaway here is that smiles might just be the best Christmas gift you can give out all season long…and best of all, they’re free!
Nature does good things to the human brain
Nature writer for the National Geographic, David Gessner also explains that science is proving what we’ve always known intuitively: nature does good things to the human brain—it makes us healthier, happier, and smarter.
Find a sense of balance in your busy life
In order to find a sense of balance in our busy lives, it is first important to define what balance actually is. One definition is a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
An Hour a Week Improves Dementia Symptoms
The best part of this study is that it shows what only one hour of ‘social interaction’ can do to improve quality of life, additional time spent may help even more.
Road Scholars
The Road Scholar programs provide learning adventures with a warm and welcoming camaraderie.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Change is going to happen. Our only option is to look for and embrace as much joy as we can in the process.
Less Taxing
We have a knowledgeable, kind and caring crew of volunteer counselors who look forward to assisting you file your taxes.
Self-defense training to help equip you in case of an attack
Ideally, never having to face a dangerous situation would be best, but since life isn’t always ideal, learning how to anticipate peril in order to avoid it would be the best way to keep yourself safe.
“What can she do?”
At the end of the day, your loved one simply wants what we all want – to know we’re loved. Some days will be better than others, but remember: You’re doing the best you can, and so are they.