Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert. If you don’t use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may [...]
By: Paul Russ, Vice President of Marketing and Development at Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro My father was a stubborn man. He had a passion for crossword puzzles and golf, and little patience for anything that interfered with these two pastimes. I remember visiting him for the holidays after he became ill. Things seemed pretty normal, except for the [...]
Erica Boisvert, founder and CEO of The Synapse Connection, LLC in Raleigh, is a certified Total Brain Health® coach providing memory workshops, lectures and classes for adults. It has been said that retirement is when you get up in the morning with nothing to do, and go to bed at night having done only half. While some retirees may still hold [...]
The Asbury Neighborhood is a new independent living option at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. It has an ambiance that reflects its name – a true neighborhood. No two houses are alike in this charming, brand new neighborhood of 23 homes. Tudor, Craftsman, French Country, Rustic and Colonial styles stand side-by-side. Residents have a choice of [...]
Michael W. Kelly, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Medical Director of The Kelly Eye Center in Raleigh. Chances are if you’re reading this article, certain changes are taking place in your eyes which have been taking place gradually for the last 20 years. If you remember when you were in your mid-40s and had to hold the newspaper [...]
Dr. Keith Walter, associate professor of opthamology, with a patient in the Eye Center at Wake Forest Medical Center Everyone’s vision changes with age. Just about everybody over age 45 experiences minor sight issues, such as trouble with near-vision focus. Most of these problems are part of the aging process and usually can be addressed with corrective lenses. But more [...]
The vast majority of seniors, almost nine out of ten, prefer to stay in their home and age in place. This can place a burden on family members. In-home care from professionals can help make this desire a reality. Most in-home care companies offer a broad array of services to improve the lives of seniors and lessen the stress of [...]
“I don’t want to lose my mind.” It’s the plaintive cry of the elderly as the mystic bonds of memory begin to decline. But there’s good news from brain experts who swear by eight simple steps to help you retain name and numbers. First, there are three basic steps, “Look, Snap, Connect,” according to psychiatrist Gary Small, director of the [...]
Seniors who wish to remain independent to the fullest extent possible but need help with daily activities can have the best of both worlds in the right Assisted Living facility. Baby Boomers, who once headed companies or managed their own business/household, may have a difficult time acknowledging a need for help in bathing and dressing. Medicare does not cover the [...]
Q: I have severe arthritis, and my doctor is recommending that I have my left hip replaced to help alleviate my pain and get me more mobile. But I’m scared about the prospect of a large incision and long recovery. Are there any other options? A: Yes! Forsyth Medical Center has a new procedure for hip replacement that allows surgeons to [...]
