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Using Ocean Breath to Reduce Stress
By Alison Connors, Certified Brain Health Trainer, FMCHC, NBC-HWC When I first begin working with a coaching client, we address the basic concepts of wellness — four of the pillars…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Sleep Starting Tonight
By: Dr. Nate Bergman It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and while most of us know that poor sleep can lead to feelings of irritability and fatigue, many are still unaware…
Read MoreHow Springtime Affects People with Cognitive Decline
For everything, there is a season – maybe even cognition? People with cognitive decline can be deeply affected by changes in their regular routines, and they can experience troubles when…
Read MoreRepetitive Questions and Actions
When a person has dementia, most often the purpose of a repetitive question is not to seek information or an answer, but to seek reassurance. Reassurance can be one good…
Read MoreResident Wandering & Elopement
By Mary Cavanaugh, General Counsel, The Kemper Company It is not unusual for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia to “wander,” a word that is often used to describe older adults…
Read MoreNew Study Shows Exercise Alters Brain Chemistry to Protect Aging Brains
By Jenny Kemper, Director, Kemper Cognitive Wellness A new study out of UC San Francisco has found that when elderly people remain active, their brains have more of a class…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Ideas for Your Loved One with Dementia
Finding a gift for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a challenge. Does your loved one still enjoy some of their favorite activities? Do they like to reminisce…
Read MoreHave a Brain Healthy Holiday
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to put healthy habits on the list of things to do in the new year. Did you know that…
Read MoreThe Holidays and Dementia
For a lot of people, the holidays are a favorite time of the year. The days are about family traditions, recalling old memories, creating new ones, and the hustle and…
Read MoreKemper’s Memory Care Fund
Giving something back should not be complicated and does not require great wealth or resources. If your life has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, you probably…
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