September 2008 - Posts

HHS Announces Grant Programs for Older Americans & Veterans
September 29, 2008 3:29 PM by Maureen McAndrews

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced $36 million in new grant programs to 28 states to help older Americans and veterans remain independent and to support people with Alzheimer's disease to remain in their homes and communities. Read More...

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Body Position Affects Your Memory
September 26, 2008 12:31 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

Can't remember your anniversary, hubby? Try getting down on one knee. Memories are highly embodied in our senses. A scent or sound may evoke a distant episode from one's childhood. The connections can be obvious (a bicycle bell makes you remember your Read More...

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Reward Mechanism Diminishes With Age
September 24, 2008 1:59 PM by Maureen McAndrews

As people age, their brains respond less strongly to rewards, according to a study appearing on The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' Web site, the New York Times reports . The main difference lies in the brain's response to dopamine. The Read More...

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Silver Alerts for Seniors
September 15, 2008 12:36 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

An article on MSNBC.com, "Silver Alerts help track wandering seniors," discusses a senior-version of Amber Alerts to help keep wandering seniors safe. Read the article here. The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is expected to triple by 2050 Read More...

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Is Knee Surgery Necessary?
September 10, 2008 5:54 PM by Maureen McAndrews

An article on MSNBC.com details how two studies, which were published in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine , question the value of arthroscopic knee surgery. One of the studies found that surgery is no better than medication and physical therapy Read More...

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Active Aging Week 2008
September 10, 2008 3:10 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is sponsoring Active Aging Week September 22 - 28. The theme is "Choose an Active Life!" This annual health promotion event is dedicated to introducing older adults to a healthy and active lifestyle. Get Read More...

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