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Written by Josh Horsman  You don’t have to leave your home to get an energetic, fitness-boosting workout. In fact, you don’t even need to leave your chair!
These exercises, combined, form a comprehensive workout that will target all of your major muscle groups for maximum benefits:
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Written by Josh Horsman  We all know that getting enough sleep is important. When we are tired, we don’t feel like ourselves, right? But have you ever thought about why it is that you feel that way? The answer lies in the fascinating relationship between sleep and the brain. The two are inextricably linked with the latter relying on the former for performing its key functions, maintaining its overall health.
Simply put, your brain cannot function effectively without good-quality sleep and, in its absence, the impact of sleep deprivation is felt across all key areas of cognitive function, including: Memory, concentration, alertness and mood. Sleep deprivation can also be linked to the onset of a number of serious cognitive conditions such as Dementia! The effect of sleep deprivation on each of these areas of cognitive function is also supported by a strong and growing body of scientific research. Let's explore the effects of tiredness on the key areas of cognitive function: Written by Josh Horsman  For people living with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of Dementia, sleep can be a complex issue. The range of symptoms that come with the condition make much of daily living a challenge, but sleep is an area that is especially impacted. In fact, experts estimate that, for people with Dementia, as much as 40% of their time in bed at night is spent awake. Related issues may range from difficulty getting to sleep to disrupted and fragmented sleep patterns and drowsiness during daylight hours. A common experience for many people with Alzheimer’s, for example, is a condition known as ‘sundowning', where patients become restless or agitated in the late afternoon/evening time. All of these problems can be deeply distressing and challenging for both individuals and their caregivers and family members.
Fortunately, however, there are a range of ways in which sleep problems in people with Dementia can be treated: Written by Josh Horsman  Balance is a key attribute for healthy aging but also an aspect of fitness that is often overlooked. As we get older, our bodies are more prone to failing us and this can result in pulled muscles, aches, pains, sore joints and falls. All these things can limit our mobility and ultimately take their toll on our physical health. Balance, strength and flexibility are the key attributes we can develop in order to prevent these ailments and the following exercises can be combined together to form a short daily or weekly workout routine that will build allow your body to move more freely and enable your muscles to handle the demands of everyday life more comfortably.
All of the following exercises are senior-friendly and can be done within the comfort of your own home with little to no equipment: Written by Josh Horsman  Assisted-Living facilities offer a supportive group-living environment for seniors. Some residents live in such facilities by their own choosing because they feel more secure in such an environment, or because they enjoy the social environment it presents. However, for many people, living in an assisted-living facility also becomes a necessity because they are no longer able to live independently. Making such a decision is not easy and can be a difficult and emotional process. However, sometimes it becomes simply the best option for a person’s wellbeing and to enable them to stay healthy and happy for longer.
Here are some of the signs it may be time to consider assisted-living: Written by Josh Horsman  The term 'anti-aging' can often have quite superficial connotations these days. Cosmetics companies frequently overuse the term when describing the aesthetic benefits of miracle creams, moisturisers or makeup. But there is nothing superficial about the genuine anti-aging benefits of these foods. Following a healthy diet and giving your body the right nutrition it needs on a regular basis is the way to keep it functioning effectively. A well-functioning body means you will not be as susceptible to illnesses, mobility problems and other age-related problems. If you continue to eat healthy into your later years, you will ultimately reduce your risk of death and therefore live longer. Now THAT is anti-aging!
Here's our pick of the top 10 anti-aging foods: Written by Josh Horsman  Dementia is one of the most significant global health challenges facing the modern world. Here are just some of the mind-blowing statistics underpinning the enormous impact the condition is having worldwide. Let's continue to raise awareness and encourage new research and innovative treatments.
Written by Josh Horsman  We are an aging population. One hundred years ago, in 1918, someone born in the USA could only expect to live until they were 47 years old. Fast-forward to 2018 and today’s newborns are projected to live into their eighties. That’s an increase of 33 years over the last decade. There are currently over 48 million Americans aged 65 and over and that number is scheduled to double by the year 2060.
Written by Josh Horsman  Scientific research, especially groundbreaking studies like the ‘FINGER Study’, has proven that it is possible to enhance cognitive performance and improve brain health health through following a healthy lifestyle. The key factors are - healthy eating, regular exercise, brain training, social interaction and good-quality sleep.
At MindMate, we’re huge advocates for the power of a healthy lifestyle when it comes to your brain health, but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to give yourself an extra boost. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to some of the most popular and effective brain supplements: Written by Josh Horsman  Making the decision that it’s time for a loved-one to move out of their home and into an assisted-living facility can be a difficult and emotional process for any family to go through, whether the decision is made by the person or in their best interest by family members. Then once the decision is made, there is the complex and often overwhelming task of finding the right facility where your loved-one can live safely and happily. If assisted living is something you are currently considering or a future possibility, then read on to find our tips on what to look for to find the right facility for you and your family member.
Here are the key questions you should seek to answer during your search: |
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