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Mentally stimulating activities can cut cognitive decline

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a noticeable decline in cognitive abilities that does not yet interfere with most daily functions. In the most common form of MCI, known as amnestic MCI, memory problems may occur more often than in people without the condition, and you may, for example, lose things often, forget appointments or have… Read More: Mentally stimulating activities can cut cognitive decline »

9 Ways to Help Yourself to Mentally Deal with Divorce

Thinking you’ve found the person of your dreams, getting married and starting a family only to realize that they are not the one for you is usually very painful and stressful. Plus, if you have kids, the separation or divorce puts even more pressure on you as you’re thinking about their wellbeing as well. All… Read More: 9 Ways to Help Yourself to Mentally Deal with Divorce »

How To Stay Mentally Sharp

Are you concerned about developing Alzheimer’s or dementia? Many seniors are concerned and are eagerly looking for treatments that will prevent the development of dementia. Medical science can not make that risk go away but there are lifestyle changes that you can make to lower it.   First of all don’t confuse “senior moments” with… Read More: How To Stay Mentally Sharp »

Therapy dogs to be trained to accompany mentally impaired

Founded in 2014 by visually impaired lawyer Nurdeniz Tunçer and Maggie Moore, the wife of the U.K.’s former Ambassador to Turkey, Richard Moore, the Guide Dogs Association trains special dogs not only to accompany the visually impaired, but also as companions for mentally challenged children. The guide dogs are usually chosen from among certain breeds… Read More: Therapy dogs to be trained to accompany mentally impaired »