I was recently asked if there is just one thing everyone could do to rev up their recall, especially after so many months (ok, even years) of feeling so distracted and scattered. Fortunately, I had an easy answer – it’s all about attention. If we focused more effectively on the things we want to...
For many in the active aging space, August is a time of budgets and decision making. While dollars are tight, the pandemic’s impact has proven that the real value of wellness engagement to resident health, connection, and satisfaction is, in fact, priceless. As you consider how to stretch your allocation for maximum impact, you should...
You know what doesn’t slow down for the summer? Our brains! We continue to need stimulation, challenge, and connection to keep our thinking sharp, stay social, and help our minds thrive - no matter the date on the calendar. And while no one wants summer assignments (always dreaded in my household!), simply downgrading the...
Total Brain Health has been selected as the brain health partner for Honor’s new call center program called Honor Expert. Honor Expert – which currently has 14 national partners, including Amazon Business, Best Buy, SelectRX, and Freshly – allows older adults and their families to call a dedicated toll-free number for quick access to...
thing everyone could do to rev up their recall, especially after so many months (ok, even years) of feeling so distracted and scattered. Fortunately, I had an easy answer – it’s all about attention. If we focused more effectively on the things we want to retain, we would remember them better....
Adults 65+ often experience changes in cognition, including memory. Longstanding evidence shows interventions such as lifestyle changes and memory training can improve thinking and cognitive vitality. The recently concluded ACAR Brain Health Intervention Study shows the robust, significant benefits of brain health training for adults in congregant living....
This past Tuesday, over 200 communities registered from across the US and Canada joined Dr. Green and some special guests for our 2nd annual Brain Awareness Week livestream event. The interactive webinar, streamed over Zoom and through Touchtown’s Live! service, covered the many ways play is such a boost for our brain. ...
Cross training is a well-accepted and popular method in physical fitness. Did you know the benefits of a cross training approach apply to brain training as well? ...
To paraphrase a popular classic tune, friendship and brain health are the perfect “blendship.” In celebration of American Heart Month, let’s take a look at some of the heartwarming ways friends help our brains thrive. ...
What better time to bring more play to our programs than the fresh start of a new year? Here are 3 reasons why adding play to your brain training is one of the best ways you can bring state of the science cognitive wellness to your community, as well as some fun...