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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 problem with our problem-solving brains Do you ever find yourself ruminating and feeling overwhelmed by unhelpful thoughts? Yeah, me too. Our brains naturally…
I guess I was feeling some need for relaxation and stress management when I went searching for the best repost to our HABIT blog…
A couple of weeks ago, we reposted an article about sharing a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment. This is always a topic of discussion in…
The Guest House, a poem by Rumi, is often quoted by mindfulness teachers because it expresses so well the importance of accepting all our emotions.…
This one is always a popular topic during HABIT, making it worth re-sharing today. Who Else Besides Family Should I Tell About My MCI?
An Oskarsson is a cognitive psychologist who joined the HABIT program in Florida in 2017. When you were a kid, what did you want to…
Here is a great post from Dr. Locke in 2019 on sleep in case you missed it the first time around! 10 Tips for Healthy…
Barley and Roasted Tomato Risotto It's tomato season! This antioxidant powerhouse is in abundance right now, so head to your local farmer's market (with a…
We just finished two back-to-back HABIT Programs in Jacksonville (to make up for the downtime earlier in the Spring with COVID restrictions). We are tired,…
For this week's post, I'm excited to share the results of one of our many studies that came from our Patient Centered Outcomes Research Initiative…
The leading international conference where scientists and clinicians come together to discuss the latest news in cognitive aging, MCI, and dementia took place in a…
We've written many posts about the enormous power of exercise to strengthen the brain and promote healthy cognitive functioning as we age. In a…
The answer is: PROBABLY Support Groups exist because many people find it very comforting to meet regularly with a group of people who are experiencing…
We just got done having this discussion with out HABIT group here in Florida today, reminding me that this is a good topic for most…
Our HABIT Healthy Action to Benefit Independence and Thinking program for patients diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment and a partner has always been an on…
Research on the impact of healthy lifestyle activities on brain health has long been an area of focus in aging and disease prevention. However, many…
Words can be powerful. Sometimes, a quote, a poem or a passage can touch our hearts and express what we are feeling. It reminds us…
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for the brain. Research has shown that exercise can improve thinking skills, like memory and executive functioning. Executive…
This week, we'd like to introduce you to another type of team member you might see as someone diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, a…
I don't know about you, but we've been doing a lot more cooking at home lately due to being home more with more time, and…
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