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The Positive Effects Of Nature On Brain Health and Mental Health

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends only 7% of their entire life outdoors. Spending instead, 93% of their life indoors, including 87% of their life is inside buildings or homes, then another 6% of life in automobiles. This statistic is…

Why I Do Antiracist Work & Why You Should, Too

My heart is heavy this week with all that has been highlighted related to racial injustice and the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor…. and the millions of other lives over the centuries taken by racist acts.   This week, I talk about…

Risks and Benefits of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease

Aducanumab has been a hot topic in the field of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Aducanumab, also known as Aduhelm, is a new Alzheimer’s drug for people with Alzheimer’s disease in their early stages with mild cognitive impairment. With so many questions, it helps to have…

Aging & Sexuality: Benefits & Barriers of Sex Among Seniors

How well do you know your own assumptions, biases, and values when it comes to aging and sexuality? Have you taken much time to think about this? Let’s take some time right now. After all, if you’re not currently an older adult, I’m sure you…

Assisted Living for Deaf Seniors

The stories of deaf older adults and their families need to be shared and heard. For the past couple of years, I have been following and sharing the story of MJ Grant and her experience with caring for her mom, Carmen, who is deaf and…

Older Adults Are Proving To Be Resilient During the Pandemic

When we think of older adults during COVID, images of older adults living in long-term care communities sheltering in place with hands pressed against windows trying to connect with loved ones circle in our heads. 2020 was a year of incredible hardship and pain for…