Oct 27, 2020
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia comes with many challenges, but also tremendous gifts. Failures are a part of dementia and care, but there are also many lessons that can be gathered along the way. In this episode, Ron Beleno shares his caregiving story and the many gifts - and struggles – that accompanied his...
Oct 20, 2020
Social isolation is defined as wanting more connection than you currently have. There are many adverse health effects of loneliness and social isolation – such as the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and dementia. While loneliness is a normal human experience, it can contribute to unhealthy behaviours...
Oct 13, 2020
If you have ever experienced a traumatic event and were not able to process it for any reason, the trauma can get frozen in your senses and emotions. You can get triggered months, years or even decades later. Acknowledging your feelings and paying attention to what is happening in your body is an important first step....
Oct 6, 2020
Hearing loss affects many adults as they age. While the impact of hearing loss on health is varied, the relationship between hearing and cognition is notable. When it gets harder to hear information, you have to recruit additional brain areas to help you understand what you're hearing. A 10-decibel difference in...