For Earth Day 2026, we’re highlighting the restorative and therapeutic benefits of simply spending time in the great outdoors. You may not be spending as much time in nature as you’d want due to increased time spent online, unpleasant weather, or mobility issues. But the benefits are well worth the effort. Getting outside and getting […]
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Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas. Cognitive health, or the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly, is just one aspect of overall brain health. A person’s brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as stroke or traumatic brain injury; mood disorders
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For a dementia caregiver, bath time for the person you are caring for can be the most challenging task of the day. It is important to remember that they may be acting out because they are embarrassed or uncomfortable with such an intimate activity that they were used to doing on their own. Or they
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Illinois has achieved a remarkable distinction: 15,000 registered Dementia Friends statewide. These 15,000 Illinoisans have joined a global movement that aims to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Every person who completes the Dementia Friend training learns about the disease and then turns that understanding into action. The trainings, offered both
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You probably know that it’s important to eat foods rich with vitamins and minerals, but where exactly can you find them? Read more below or visit rush.edu/news/are-you-getting-enough-vitamins.
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Take a look at the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8,” a list of important behaviors and factors to look at when measuring cardiovascular health.Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, dementia, and other major health problems. Read more at heart.org/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8.
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Caregiver burnout is like a candle that runs out of a wick — it doesn’t have what it needs to continue to provide light. It is a state of exhaustion that can happen when caregivers selflessly dedicate their time and energy to manage the health and safety of a loved one and neglect to take
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The University of Chicago SHARE Network’s “Centering Our Values” toolkit is a hands-on guide to help caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia make decisions that reflect their values and what is important to them. This guide includes dementia education and care resources, as well as tools and worksheets that can help everyone reflect
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People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. It’s important to identify a few ideas for healthy ways to cope and available resources in your community, which can help you build resilience. Below are a few tips from
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Maintaining motivation is a huge part of reaching your goals. Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve your health and keep doing things you enjoy as you age. So here’s a few tips on how to stay motivated to exercise:
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