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Well-being as a Phenomenon: Research Paradigms of the Fifth Age

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1 The Brain Health and Wellness Center The Brain Wellness Services™ The Brain Health and Wellness Center® offers a variety of Brain Wellness Services™ including consultations and coaching for both individuals and organizations on “Healthy Living for a Healthy Brain” featuring the unique Memory Preservation Nutrition® program*. www.brain wellness.com/services/expert-consulting
2 Well Personal Health For an Aging Brain, Looking for Ways to Keep Memory Sharp The institute is one of several scientific organizations sponsoring rigorous trials of ways to cash in on the brain’s lifelong ability to generate new cells and connections. One such trial, Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly, or Active. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/11/for-agings-effects-more-solutions-than-proof-of-success/?_r=0
3 Today health & Wellness Brain food is real: Study shows how diet affects memory as we age An international team of researchers found that seniors who consumed the most nutritious food had a nearly 25 percent reduction in the risk of mental decline compared those with the least healthy diets, according to the study published Wednesday in the online issue of Neurology http://www.today.com/health/brain-food-real-study-shows-how-diet-affects-memory-we-t19746
4 The Healthy States Initiative The initiative brings together state legislators, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials, state health department officials and public health experts to share information and to identify innovative solutions. Communicate and promote the message that “it’s never too late.” Older adults can benefit significantly from adopting healthy lifestyles. Legislators can encourage this by: † Conducting communications campaigns targeted at seniors; † Using the media for public service announcements. http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/
5 Preventive Wellness Making Improvements To An Aging Brain The ACTIVE study (Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly) were divided into three training groups—memory, reasoning and speed-of-processing—and a control group. The training groups participated in 10 60- to 70-minute sessions over five to six weeks, with some randomly selected for later “booster” sessions http://affects.biz/OHA/?p=145
6 Home watch care give Guide to senior: Health and Wellness Programs dedicated to senior wellness are successful when they address: a commitment to healthy aging, a comfortable environment for seniors, peer support, an active role for the senior, family/caregiver involvement and access to professional educational materials. Mental health awareness includes providing opportunities for seniors to seek fellowship with other seniors and community members, either individually or as a group. https://www.homewatchcaregivers.com/all-locations#
7 Regent Court: Memory Care Regent Court is a specialized memory care community that provides quality care to our residents who are facing Alzheimer's Disease or other related dementias. The Life Series program promotes resident independence, dignity and self-esteem through consistent care, stimulating activities and a specialized residential design. http://www.regentcourtseniorliving.com/about-us/
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