If you’ve ever felt better after listening to your favorite song, you’re not alone. According to the AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health, hearing and playing music promotes mental well-being, healthy aging, and social connections. This infographic will show you ways to bring more music into your life.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has compiled information on senior centers that provide services and activities for older adults as well as assistance for caregivers.
Studies on cognitive “SuperAgers”, people over 80 who can remember as well as people decades younger, shows a possible link between strong social connections and staying mentally sharp over time. Learn more about the research in an article from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
Research shows that social isolation and loneliness can affect overall health and increase the risk for cognitive decline. This resource from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides information and tips on how older adults can maintain heathy social connections.
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a video introduction to its guide designed to help people cope with stress.
This video from the Dana Foundation explains how exercise can benefit brain health. It is available in English with Spanish subtitles and includes tips on how to incorporate more activity into your day.
This video from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) explains the emotional benefits of exercise.
The NIA provides more information about the benefits of exercise on their website.
A report from the AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health shows that social activities and connections with friends and family may help to support ongoing brain health.
This article from the AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health provides information on a report of previously published research data showing how a positive outlook may help to prevent cognitive decline.
