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Brain Health

Science is uncovering more and more understanding about our brains. Whether you're concerned about your memory, are looking for ways to sharpen your mind, or want to learn how better sleep can improve your mood, delve into our information on brain health.
Whether you're concerned about your memory, are looking for ways to sharpen your mind, or want to learn how better sleep can improve your mood, delve into our information on brain health.

A Guide to Traumatic Brain Injury Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers

Mar 21, 2024
TBI Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers

The Importance of Screening for Brain Injury in Older Adults: Case Studies of Success

May 25, 2021
This webinar provides an overview of the magnitude of the connection between older adult falls and brain injury and provides stories from two states who have trained aging professionals on screening protocols.

Kisunla (Donanemab): A Promising New Option in Alzheimer’s Treatment

Jul 15, 2024
What is Kisunla, the Newest Alzheimer’s Treatment?

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters

Jan 12, 2024
A medical doctor holds Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) film diagnosing a brain disease.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 101: The Difference and Why it Matters

May 18, 2017
An elderly gay caucasian couple smile while embracing each other.

Cognition and Seniors

As we age, it’s normal to experience some memory loss and decreased mental sharpness, but not to the point it interferes with daily life. Learn about cognitive health in older adults and how to nurture a healthy mind.

The Many Gifts of Gratitude and Its Role in Aging Well

Sep 11, 2024
NCOA’s Aging Mastery Program® puts gratitude and mindfulness front and center, and combines them as one of our six dimensions of aging well.

How Sleep Affects Your Health

May 20, 2024

'May' You Sleep Better for Health and Longevity

May 16, 2024

5 Common Age-Related Memory Changes and What to Do About Them

Apr 11, 2024

The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Conditions in Older Adults

Eighty percent of adults 65 and older have at least one chronic condition, while 68% have two or more. Learn more about the most common chronic medical conditions and how you can prevent or manage them.

Worried about your heart health? See which conditions qualify as heart disease and what services, like cardiovascular screenings, that Medicare will cover.

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