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Want to Jazz Up Your Aging Brain? Here’s How!
Seniors who learn to play a musical instrument benefit from increased memory, cognitive abilities, dexterity and balance that can stop or slow the aging process.
I Hear Music
Research presented by Certified Gerontologist Lysa Rohan, showing the how music and exercise together can improve motor skills, creativity, memory and verbal fluency.
The Magic of the Music
Brain aging research uncovers the connection between music, posture, equilibrium, and having a strong balance can improve walking through gait balance training in Seniors.
Jo Ann Jenkins Rocks!
I am impressed with Jo Ann Jenkins, the CEO of AARP. She is a quite an accomplished lady, and a few years […]
Why I Became a Gerontologist
Gerontologists improve the quality of life of Seniors, as they age, through research, education and application of interdisciplinary knowledge of the aging process.
Explaining Gerontology
Gerontology is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of persons as they age within their families, communities and societies.
Taking on Ageism
Gerontology researcher and speaker defines ageism and presents information and studies to provide examples of ageism in the workplace and society in America.
Listen to the Rhythm for a Better Brain
When music is combined with aerobic exercise, known as Movement Therapy, it stimulates the hippocampus, improves memory, motor function, language and emotions.
Shake Your Booty
Active Aging research shows dancing reduces risk of dementia and improves the hippocampus, telomeres, dexterity, memory, balance, organ function and muscle growth.
Want a Sharper Memory?
Active seniors who regularly achieve 60% MHR for 45 min. through aerobic exercise improve their Telomeres, memory retention, and reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimers.