We often think that isolation can lead to loneliness, but the opposite is also true. Of course, someone who is isolated from people – or isolated from exposure to new and different people – could become lonely. However, there is…
Sleep is a regular biological process that everyone experiences. While scientists have yet to pinpoint a clear, explicit reason why humans sleep, it remains one of the body’s most important processes. The act of sleeping affects several systems and parts…
Every decision has some type of consequence — some are better than others. When it comes to short-term and long-term cognitive health, certain lifestyle choices can have severe, irreversible negative impacts on brain function. For example, smoking is considered a…
It is common knowledge that food is essential to power bodily functions. Lesser known is the fact that food plays an important role in cognitive function, too, with different foods providing different essential nutrients for the brain. While having a…
With March 2023 marking the third year since the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, the effects of the virus are still being felt. In particular, the lives of senior citizens have been greatly impacted by restructured living communities,…
Loneliness and isolation have various secondary effects on long-term health. On their own, they are already challenging states to manage. This is most likely because, historically, humans have always been social beings, relying on communication and connections with others to…
Conversations to Remember was founded with a clear mission: help fight cognitive decline in senior citizens by combating loneliness and social isolation. Since its establishment in 2020, the organization has enlisted the help of student volunteers nationwide to participate in…
After over a year of adhering to COVID-19 safety regulations, amidst a pandemic that continues to exacerbate feelings of isolation, loneliness and its impact on health is a rising concern. This is especially true in the case of senior citizens,…
Conversations to Remember’s college volunteers are establishing campus chapters where members can meet up in person to learn and engage in various activities together. This is the first time Conversations to Remember has helped host physical gatherings, and volunteers are…
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder in the central nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) processes information and sends motor signals through the body in response. Thus, Parkinson’s disease often affects motor functions, resulting in involuntary movements, such as tremors…
