Explore Geriatrics & Healthy AgingResources Support
UConn Health offers various resources and support for geriatric patients and their caregivers. Explore the depth of health resources and education available to older adults and geriatric patient populations we serve.
Geriatrics & Healthy Aging Resources
Exercises for Your Brain
Most of us are aware that keeping our bodies physically active is important to remain healthy and prevent illness. This is the same approach that we need to take for brain health too.
Think of it as exercising your brain! The same activities that are beneficial for the rest of your body are also good for your brain as it ages. There are additional activities that you can specifically do to ward off memory loss. Any activity that challenges your mind and requires you to learn new information or skills is considered an exercise. Here are some good exercises to challenge your brain:
- Learn a new language
- Socialize with others
- Try “brain teasers” like crossword puzzles, word finds, word games, etc.
- Switch careers or volunteer
- Read
- Keep up on current events
- Start a new hobby
- Learn to play an instrument
- Take classes that interest you
Here are some brain teasers for you to try:
Patient Forms
To be completed by a caregiver or close family member or friend:
Form A – Zarit Burden Interview.pdf
Form B – Physical Self Maintenance Scale (PSMS).pdfTo be completed by the patient*:
Form C – Physical Self Maintenance Scale (PSMS).pdf
Form D – Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL).pdf
Patient Information Form.pdf* If the patient is unable to complete these forms, a caregiver, friend, or family member may complete them on the patient’s behalf.
National Resources
- AARP
- Administration for Community Living
- Alliance for Aging Research
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter
- Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study
- Alzheimer’s Research Forum
- Alzheimer’s Research Foundation
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Society on Aging
- Arthritis Foundation
- Assisted Living Directory
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
- BenefitsCheckUp
- Center for Medicare Advocacy
- Chronic Care Management Services (Video)
- Connecticut Elder Law Services
- Connecticut Insurance Department
- Dementia Action Alliance
- Elder Abuse, Guide to Recognizing
- Gerontological Society of America
- Healthnet: Connecticut Consumer Health Information Network
- InfoSAGE
- Institute on Aging
- Medicare
- Medicare Rx Connect
- MedlinePlus
- Mesothelioma Group
- My Place CT
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- National Council on the Aging
- National Institute on Aging
- Senior Living Facilities
- Senior Resources Eastern Connecticut Agency on Aging
- Social Security Administration
- Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging
- USAging
- Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging