Elderly Brains Benefit from Interne... Oct 22, 2009
Surfing the Net a Good Brain Exercise for Seniors. Searching online may be a simple form of brain exercise to enhance cognition in older adults," said Dr Teena D. Moody, the study's first author and a senior research associate at the Semel Institute at UCLA. She pointed out that doing an internet search involved the ability to hold important information in working memory and to extract the important points from competing graphics and words. The UCLA research adds another tool for seniors wanting... (Suite101.com)
Walking Good Exercise for Seniors Sep 24, 2009
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HITTING THE GYM: Improves quality of life as you age Sep 16, 2009
For one, research has demonstrated the importance of regular exercise for seniors. "Twenty years ago, personal trainers were afraid to do any kind of real, strenuous training with older adults," she says. (USA Today -- News)
Health calendar Aug 28, 2009
GUIDE TO PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR SENIORS, lecture on appropriate exercise for seniors, one of the series of Senior Summits sponsored by Kaiser Permanente; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 27, Kahala Nui Senior Living Residence, Diamond Head Room; free, open to the public; information, 432-2270. STRESS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT USING IMAGERY,' last of a series of workshops, "Healing Powers for Your Mind and Breath," for seniors 55 and older; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 28; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina, Room 115;... (Honolulu Advertiser)