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Chris Minnick and Wayne Tormala, Arizona Department of Health Services, Jenny Quezada, Cancer Support Community and Dan Lawler, Alzheimer’s Association

Daily affirmations nurture a positive attitude. They can be as simple as speaking blessings over your life, your relationships and even your body for physical health. They can be spoken aloud, or written out every day and posted in an area where they will be seen, such as on the bathroom mirror. Here are some examples of effective daily affirmations: […]

Michelle Toft, Cypress HomeCare Solutions, Cindy Findley, Arizona Caregiver Coalition https://youtu.be/KXmTtyJAukU  

Dr. Russell Bartels, Scottsdale Center for Women’s Health

Helping a senior loved one transition from an active lifestyle to a physically impaired lifestyle can be challenging. They have lived independently for a lifetime, so this is a major change which often represents a blow to their pride. Physical activity reduces stress, and losing access to a coping mechanism during a stressful time doesn’t […]

Cypress’ Certified Senior Advisor, Laurie Fox, was featured in the Glendale Star on May 4, 2017.  Fox is a certified memory trainer who was trained through Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.  She offered some helpful tips for boosting memory through movement including talking with your hands and arms.  Check out some of her other helpful tips. Successful […]

Dr. Burt Webb, Scottsdale Center for Women’s Health

Michelle Toft, Cypress HomeCare Solutions and Dan Lawler, Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter

For people who are mindful of aging, and especially for those at risk for dementia, preventative steps provide hope and a sense of empowerment. Even patients diagnosed with dementia, whether young or old, benefit from mental exercises. Here are some ways to keep your mind active and healthy: Be a Life-Long Learner There seems to […]