African-American seniors stroll down memory lane to help keep their brains sharp – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregivers

African-American seniors stroll down memory lane to help keep their brains sharp – Alzheimer’s – Optimum Senior Care – Chicago In Home Caregiverswww.OptimumSeniorCare.com

Seniors in Portland, Oregon’s African-American community are taking mile-long walks three times a week not only for health reasons but also to remember their cultural history in the city. A small but unique research study funded by the Alzheimer’s Association is investigating whether jogging memories where they were made — combined with physical activity — can help older African-Americans stay mentally sharp and slow early memory loss.

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