Nov 26, 2019
Elderhood has been praised as a “monumental book about growing old in America--with powerful arguments and revolutionary conclusions that will challenge your assumptions and open your mind about aging.” In this episode, we’re talking to Dr. Louise Aronson about her New York Times bestselling book...
Nov 19, 2019
The challenge of providing care for a loved one as they progress through dementia has often been overlooked by our healthcare system. Changes in mental functions, physical mobility, and care needs are constantly shifting. The demands on the caregiver are often being juggled along with them trying to manage their own...
Nov 12, 2019
Brain fitness is similar to physical fitness, but instead of exercising your body you are strengthening your mind. In this episode, we’re talking about how engaging in consistent mental effort activates different parts of your brain and how this ultimately affects your cognition (e.g., memory). To help us...
Nov 5, 2019
Many of us believe that helping others is a virtue. We want to contribute to our communities and give back to society through, for example, volunteering, helping our neighbours, and making charitable donations. This episode covers how prosocial behaviour changes with age and takes a more in-depth look at what...