A collection of interesting and useful links relating to aging and mental agility.
Aging
- Beyond the myths of aging
Harvard Public Health Review 2000
- Bilingualism may ward off mental aging: study
A very interesting Canadian study
- Dancing Makes You Smarter
Good discussion of the benefits of dancing
- Long-term Effects of Cognitive Training on Everyday Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Summary of the ACTIVE study. “JAMA, Vol. 296 No. 23, December 20, 2006, Sherry L. Willis et al.”
- New Study Connects Brain Chemistry to Old Age's Most Common Symptoms
Brain scan-based study from Brookhaven Nat’l Lab
- Physical activity and psychological well-being among people aged 65 to 84 years
regular … exercise can help to maintain … psychological well-being among elderly people
- Positive Aging Newsletter | The Taos Institute
Interesting newsletter — see back issue links on lower left of page
- Salthouse Cognitive Aging Lab – Home
Academic lab website: publications are available in pdf form for download
- The Mature Market??
See how marketers view the “mature market” (that’s you and me)
- UCSF Memory and Aging Center | Executive Functions
University of California at San Francisco – Memory & Aging Center – extensive site with many useful discussions — follow links on left side of page
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Associations
- AARP: American Association of Retired Persons
Extensive site for people over 50 — a membership advocacy organization
- Alzheimer's Association
Parent U.S. organization with numerous regional chapters
- Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Support-oriented organization – Extensive resources on website.
- Alzheimer's Research Foundation
Caregiver-oriented foundation
- FCA: Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver-oriented organization
Books and Magazines
- Alzheimer's Disease Books and Videotapes
On-Line bookstore focusing on Alzheimer’s disease
Diet
- Curry Ingredient May Help Fight Alzheimer's
Reports a study from Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans (HHS)
U.S. Government guidelines (download pdf)
- Exercise and diet can slow memory loss
Summary report on CBSNews
Exercise
General Health
Government Agencies
Mental Agility
- Bilingualism may ward off mental aging: study
A very interesting Canadian study
- Brain Building: Pumping Iron Mentally: Mind Over Matter
Discussion of the value of mental strengthening activities
- Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health | SharpBrains
Has interesting reports and resources on brain fitness.
- Brain Storming – how to run brainstorming sessions
Gotta be agile to brainstorm, right?
- Calisthenics for aging brains
Report on S.F. firm developing software to improve mental agility
- Enchanted Mind – Build a Better Brain
Discusses brain health and activity
- JAMA — Abstract: Physical Activity, Including Walking, and Cognitive Function in Older Women, September 22/29, 2004, Weuve et al. 292 (12): 1454
See Context and Conclusions
- Long-term Effects of Cognitive Training on Everyday Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Summary of the ACTIVE study. “JAMA, Vol. 296 No. 23, December 20, 2006, Sherry L. Willis et al.”
- Meditation builds up the brain
Report of a study
- Preventive Maintenance For the Brain
Report of a NIH review of studies on exercise and mental fitness
- UCSF Memory and Aging Center | Executive Functions
University of California at San Francisco – Memory & Aging Center – extensive site with many useful discussions — follow links on left side of page
- Urban Challenge tests runners' mental agility as well as speed
….combines a road race with a scavenger hunt — almost like a 10K for brainiacs
- Use Your Brain, Halve Your Risk Of Dementia
Report of a study from Psychological Medicine
Neurology and Psychology