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HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking™ Welcome to the HABIT page for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and program participants. The HABIT Program is for individuals with MCI and their loved ones to learn the best strategies for adapting, coping, and living their best lives with MCI. Follow the HABIT blog to receive updates and information about adjusting to MCI and combating dementia.
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The why: There are many reasons for keeping the legs strong including reducing fall risk, improving metabolism, and getting out of a chair with more…
Would having Thanksgiving every day improve our health? Yes. But this doesn’t mean heaping our plates full of turkey, gravy, stuffing and pie daily. It…
Patient Spotlight In honor of the 1 year anniversary of the Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment page, I’m delighted to be able to introduce a…
Of course, we love good press for the HABIT Program and are happy to share this recent article by NJ.Com: (Click on the picture to follow…
On October 19th, I had the opportunity to present research related to the HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking Program ® at…
In recent years, the Dementia Friendly America organization has taken off, in which many US states have started initiatives to promote “dementia friendly” communities. The…
For many, one of the perks of age is the ability to retire. You worked hard all your life to earn your time to do…
Have you heard about meal planning kits delivered to your front door? Some examples include Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Plated, Marley Spoon, HomeChef, just to…
Hispanics are the largest ethnoracial minority group in the United States (currently at 17.8% and projected to increase by almost 400% by 2060). Among Hispanics,…
How do you notice stress? Symptoms of stress can vary from person to person. Every person’s body sends out a different set of red flags.…
Alissa Butts is a neuropsychologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She recently helped get the HABIT Program going again in Minnesota as one…
After a hiatus of over 1 year, we are thrilled to announce that the HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking Program ® has…
This week's post comes to us from Virginia, a Minnesota resident and former Mayo Florida HABIT Alumni. Anyone who has attended the HABIT program…
Earlier this month, I presented research related to the HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence & Thinking Program ® at the American Psychological Association’s Annual…
As a psychologist, behavioral change to impact health IS my area of expertise. So, while I’m not an expert in the range of device options…
Why are we talking about sleep apnea in MCI? Sleep apnea is a very common sleep disorder in the general population and also a common…
In the Mayo Clinic HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence and Thinking © program, we typically recommend a balanced, Mediterranean style eating plan for…
I recently heard an educator give a presentation on how to help students learn by changing the way they think. The idea was to change their way…
Andrea Cuc is a master’s level licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who works as a psychotherapist at Mayo Clinic-Arizona and is a vital part of…
A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) comes with a lot of uncertainty. Shortly after your discussion with your doctor, you may have wondered…
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