While it’s widely understood that falls pose a significant concern for aging adults, many might not realize the full spectrum of potential household hazards that can amplify safety risks. With that in mind, the National Council On Aging created this guide, Home…
Newfoundland Educator Elaine Dunphy is having so much fun with Ageless Grace! She and a marketing friend recently created a song with AI about Ageless Grace using wording from her Ageless Grace on the Rock Facebook Profile page. Learning something new + Creativity + Play…
Ageless Grace Educator, and soon-to-be Trainer, Elaine Dunphy is creating Ageless Grace “waves” in Newfoundland, Canada! She has been featured in area publications and television shows and recently recorded the first radio advertisement for her business, Ageless Grace on the Rock. Listen below. Great work…
by Debra Reis, MSN, RN, HNCIn healthcare, especially in outpatient oncology settings, the need for holistic approaches to patient care has become increasingly recognized. Beyond medical interventions, there’s a growing acknowledgment of the importance of incorporating practices that address patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Gina Clifford-Holmes, Ageless Grace Educator and TrainerDo you have a life-long dream unfulfilled and think you’ve left it too late…maybe not!It really is never too late to make a fresh start – or as Denise would say “It’s never too late tobegin – it’s never…
Brain plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and change throughout a person’s lifespan. The brain can reorganize its structure, function, and connections in response to learning and experiences. This means the brain can form new neural pathways, strengthen existing…
The prospect of developing dementia is frightening for many people. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International:Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds As of 2020, there were over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching…
Author Ashima Kahrs, Ageless Grace EducatorAshima Kahrs suffered a severe stroke at the age of twenty-one. Through humor, wit, and humility, she relays pearls of insight she gained while enduring personal struggles, debilitating fears, and multiple “cosmic lessons”.These compelling vignettes offer a unique window into…
Did you know that top smartphone manufacturers continue to make those seemingly outdated push-button cell phones? They’re often dubbed ‘granny phones.’ While we strive to combat ageism in society, it persists. Individuals in their later years often resist changing their customary practices.But does our brain…
How Listening to Favorite, Long-Known Music Enhances Our Brain Plasticity, Cognitive PerformanceBy: Jem Golden, Sessional University Lecturer/Tutor, Strategic Research Consultant, Analyst/WriterIntroductionListening to music, playing an instrument, singing, or doing all of this provides us with deep satisfaction and pleasure.
By Gina Rich, Washington PostNovember 2, 2023Writing by hand may feel difficult for many of us as we engage less in fine motor activities and use devices more.Aisha Attah used to write by hand a lot, whether for schoolwork or in her journal. But after…
Here’s why learning can help protect your brain for years to come!By Austin Perlmutter, MDWhy is learning so important to brain function?Every moment of our lives, our brains are changing, responding and learning as new information is processed. Research is now revealing that learning not…
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease StatisticsAt Ageless Grace, we believe it is crucial to have accurate information about Parkinson’s disease (PD) to better address the needs of those affected by this condition and their loved ones. Here are some key statistics that shed light on the prevalence…
Austin Perlmutter, MDYou’ve likely heard some version of the story: don’t eat sugar, it’s bad for your health. Indeed, research shows that consuming too much of the sweet stuff (especially when added) is linked to all sorts of issues with our brains and bodies. But…
Sandee LaMotte, CNN for CNN HealthPeople who consumed foods from the plant-based Mediterranean and brain-focused MIND diets had fewer of the hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s — sticky beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain — when autopsied, a new study found.The MIND diet is short for…