Brain fitness programs may help frail elderly walk faster, study suggests Computerized brain fitness programs are known to help seniors improve their memory and focus. Now a new study has found preliminary evidence that such programs may help frail seniors walk faster, potentially preventing disability and improving quality of life.
Few Friends Combined With Loneliness Linked To Poor Mental And Physical Health For Elderly Although not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks, new research suggests. Older people who are able to adjust to being alone don't have the same health problems. The study is the first to examine the relationships between health and two different types of isolation.
Visual illusion could help prevent falls Visual illusions are not only fun, they also help show how the brain works by exploiting its shortcomings. But what about using visual illusions for practical benefit? By making a step look taller than it really is, David Elliott and colleagues have demonstrated a way of doing just that.Trips on steps are nasty for anyone, but for the elderly they can be fatal. Two thousand elderly people die in
Volunteering matters (Post-Bulletin) The Volunteer Center at United Way of Olmsted County promotes community engagement by connecting individuals and groups in Southeast Minnesota with rewarding volunteer opportunities. To help promote volunteerism, United Way of Olmsted County highlights a
Army reaches out to families to prevent suicides March 12, 2009 FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Fort Campbell officials struggling to stem a recent increase in military suicides hope family members will be able to spot signs that soldiers may be depressed and hesitant to seek help from the Army.
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