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Why People in “Blue Zones” Live Longer Than the Rest of the World

Internationally renowned author, researcher, and explorer Dan Buettner spent over a decade studying the areas in the world where people live…

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No one will be left untouched by the wisdom of holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger

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No one will be left untouched by the inspiring story of holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger

Dr Edith Eger shares her experience of the Holocaust. In her bestselling book, The Choice, she teaches us about love, hope…

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In the Netherlands people with dementia can work on care farms

On a growing number of Dutch ‘care farms’ ageing people get to tend livestock, harvest vegetables, socialise and make their own…

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Inspiring People

Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers

New research conducted by specialists from Edith Cowan University (ECU) investigated how coffee affected the rate of cognitive decline in over…

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Inspiring People

Prima ballerina Marta with Alzheimer’s revives when she hears Swan Lake

Touching video showing a former ballet dancer afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease gracefully moving to Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake goes viral, once…

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How the Montessori approach can tremendously improve the lives of people with dementia

BrightVibes spoke to a dementia nurse and leading figure in promoting the Montessori approach to care in her native Australia who…

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Inspiring People

Fun-loving seniors pose as Hollywood stars to raise thousands for Alzheimer’s research

Residents of the Spiritwood at Pine Lake Assisted Living home have been raising money for charity since 2019 by recreating iconic…

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Man runs 218 miles to support grandmother recovering from COVID-19

Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni ran 7 ultramarathons in 7 days, raising almost $25,000 for the elderly who have been isolated during…

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Harvard’s Healthy Lifestyle: 5 Keys to a Longer Life

Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted a massive 34-year-long study of the impact of health habits…

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Seniors in the US are being attracted to new housing alternatives

Ageing Americans are exploring new living arrangements, including “Silver villages”, co-housing and home-sharing.

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Why People in “Blue Zones” Live Longer Than the Rest of the World

No one will be left untouched by the inspiring story of holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger

In the Netherlands people with dementia can work on care farms

Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers

Prima ballerina Marta with Alzheimer’s revives when she hears Swan Lake

How the Montessori approach can tremendously improve the lives of people with dementia

Fun-loving seniors pose as Hollywood stars to raise thousands for Alzheimer’s research

Man runs 218 miles to support grandmother recovering from COVID-19

Harvard’s Healthy Lifestyle: 5 Keys to a Longer Life

Seniors in the US are being attracted to new housing alternatives

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