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Dementia can have a huge emotional, psychological,social, and physical impact on seniors and their loved ones. It is a series of losses and adjusting to them can be really challenging. Dementia may lead to loss of self-esteem, confidence, social connections, and even the ability to manage everyday tasks. Here are some tips for seniors to protect their brain functions and avoid or manage this harrowing condition: Exercise your mind: Cerebral cardio, mental toning, mind expanding yoga, solving puzzles and other mental exercises can help the brain function properly and boost memory, which can further reduce dementia.   Smart food choices: Eat brain boosting foods such as leafy green vegetables, beans, whole grains, berries, nuts, fish, olive oil and many others. Smart food choices will help maintain brain health. Stay connected: Stay connected with your loved ones, friends and family members. Do not avoid meeting new people. Stay active out in the community or even on soc...

Stress management for older adults is extremely important for their overall health. Aging already affects the immune system and their mental state, but stress increases these negative effects and by decreasing these responses, they are more prone to colds, the flu, pneumonia and other illnesses. But fortunately, there are ways to reduce stress and maintain better health. Here are some tips to help seniors manage stress: Find a new hobby and make time for it. Adopting a new hobby will take your mind away from what ever has been causing you to stress out. You can even involve your friends so that you both can enjoy the hobby and help forget your worries. Laughing with friends has been known to physically reduce stress effects on the body. Try to practice meditation on regular basis. At first, you may find it difficult.Just practice it daily for a while and you may begin to enjoy it. Plus, you will most likely notice several positive changes in your life. Try to stay active as m...