Category: News
Cognitive Health Series Coming in April!
Our brains LOVE to learn new things! If you are looking for a new learning opportunity, social connection, and meaningful interaction – a wonderful online option is coming this spring. Kemper Cognitive Wellness is so pleased to once again partner with the BW Institute for Learning in Retirement for its […]
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4 Tips for Developing Healthy Habits in The New Year
Wow – 2020 was a challenging year, to say the least! You may be like so many who have had routines uprooted or pushed self-care to the back burner. With the arrival of the new year, so comes the hope of a fresh start and an opportunity to “reset”. Unfortunately, […]
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How Gratitude Changes Your Brain
Finding Reasons to Give Thanks Every Day By Jennifer Nance, MEd, ICBCH, AIHCP Did you know that people that practice gratitude tend to be happier, healthier, more content, and less depressed? According to the UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, regularly practicing gratitude (counting your blessings and giving thanks), literally changes […]
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New Brain Boot Camp Classes Coming in January
Brain Boot Camp is a fitness class for your brain and your body! The World Health Organization recently released a review of top interventions to prevent dementia and slow cognitive decline. Nutrition, sleep and stress management were included, but exercise was at the top of the list! Improved fitness levels […]
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Case Notes: Tyler, 20 Years – Anxiety & Depression
Background Tyler’s* depression and anxiety got so bad it forced him to drop out of college. At home, Tyler spent 16+ hours a day in bed. He had tried various medications to treat his debilitating depression, but Tyler felt they made him worse. So Tyler turned to alcohol and marijuana […]
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Exercise and Brain Health
By Alison Connors, FMCHC, NBC-HWC, CBHT Get moving to trim the fat and beef up your brain! Exercise is a non-negotiable part of good health, but that doesn’t have to mean logging hours at the gym or forcing yourself to go on a run. There are so many benefits of […]
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Case Notes: Juanita, 71 years – Advancing Dementia
Background Juanita* developed primary progressive aphasia – a progressively worsening neurodegenerative disease similar to Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Her medical history included: obstructive sleep apnea, chronic sinus issues, and frequent mold exposure. She suffered with extended periods of anxiety and depression throughout her life. Dementia also ran strong in her family, […]
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Case Notes: Mary, 58 years old – Mild Cognitive Impairment
Background Mary* was experiencing memory/thinking problems for about 6 years. Difficulty attending to details, increasingly flustered at work, losing words, and increasing trouble with names. Mary notes: “I feel dumb a lot.” Life-long attention issues. Mary recently developed difficulty sleeping and started prescription medication to help her sleep at night. […]
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Ketogenic Diets for Cognitive Health
By Nicole Gould, RDN, LD By now, you have probably heard of a Ketogenic diet – a high fat, very low carb eating style. It’s been touted for weight loss, blood sugar management, energy, cognitive improvements and even longevity. Specialty Keto products are popping up in stores everywhere; many are […]
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