‘I don’t let dementia stop me from writing my poetry’
In her years as a writer and poet, Alice Kelly has written dozens of poems and has now published her third book.
At the age...
Reexamining the origins of human fatherhood
The origins of paternal care, a key differentiator between humans and other primates, have long been tied to ancestral females trading their own sexual...
Mindfulness myths explained
The term mindfulness – have you ever wondered what it really means? Could it help to get us through the Covid 19 pandemic situation...
Parkinson’s disease may start before birth
People who develop Parkinson's disease before age 50 may have been born with disordered brain cells that went undetected for decades, according to new...
How does the brain link events to form a memory?
A woman walking down the street hears a bang. Several moments later she discovers her boyfriend, who had been walking ahead of her, has...
New research shows impact of diet on Alzheimer’s disease
New research shows that a nutrient-rich diet plays a key role in protecting our brain health and reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The details,...
Boy, 4, shares gifts with dementia patient
My 92-year-old aunt, who is cognitively impaired and requires a walker or wheelchair to get around, still lives in her own apartment, where round-the-clock...
Caring for my elderly mother is putting a strain on me – what can...
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers her perspective on a daughter who wants to take a family holiday but is worried...
13 mental health resolutions you should set yourself for 2019
New year, new you, right? Most of us set ourselves the same goals each year: to lose weight, to quit smoking, to stop drinking...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN TOURING A NURSING HOME
When you’re considering moving your older adult to a nursing home or assisted living, finding a place that fits their budget and provides great...