Active Aging Archives

Delaying Dementia Could Save Millions – Evidence & Hope from SMARTfit study

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on February 6, 2023 |

What if we could delay or substantially slow the progression of dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment, increasing quality of life as we age and saving millions in the cost of care for individuals and businesses? A study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activityoffers evidence and hope. MCI and Dementia deplete not only cognitive […]

SMARTfit – A Better Path for Senior Living and Wellness Industry

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on August 15, 2022 |

Senior Living is a huge industry and so is the wellness industry. There are more than 117 million Americans that are 55 and older, and we are on track to hit 157 million by 2050. People are living longer lives, but the discouraging part is that many of those Americans 65 and older are living […]

Improve Executive Functioning to Extend Healthspan for Older Adults

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on June 7, 2022 |

Dr. Rob Winningham, leading neuroscientist and gerontologist, was recently interviewed about the critical role executive functioning plays in maintaining independence and quality of life and extending healthspan as we grow older. “SMARTfit can improve executive functioning better than physical or cognitive exercise alone. 20 years of research says that generalizes, or transfers, to real-world function […]

Is the Brain the Next Frontier in Fitness & Rehab?

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on May 25, 2022 |

Is the brain the next frontier in fitness and rehab? The team at Act!vate Brain & Body, a first-of-its-kind healthy aging fitness facility, say YES and have built their business model around it. Neuroscientists say the benefits of training the brain and body simultaneously (aka dual tasking) to enhance cognitive function, physical mobility, and overall […]

Beyond Yoga: Elevating Mind-Body Exercise to Battle Cognitive Decline

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on May 18, 2022 |

“Combining physical activity with cognitive training yields better results than either alone. Here’s what you can do.” We’re pleased to share highlights from this fascinating and educational article in NextAvenue.org. Author Rashelle Brown explores the history and science of efforts to slow the aging process by combining physical with cognitive training. She takes us through […]

A Single Session Using SMARTfit Can Address Multiple Domains of The Brain

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on April 14, 2022 |

SMARTfit’s Games to play. Memory – Memory pairs, pairing and sequence activities. Attention – Seeking and tracking activities, and cognitive motor dual-tasks Processing speed – Chase the Color, Knock the Lights Out, and tracking activities Executive Functioning – Equations activities, track left/right/both, impulse control training Language – Spelling attention letters (track, seek), memory letters (pair, […]

Play Smart, Get Fit and Have Fun With SMARTfit – A Brain-Body Wellness Solution for 55+ and Senior Living Communities

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on April 12, 2022 |

“Thanks to SMARTfit, I have more confidence about my ability to take care of myself as I age.” “I’ve been working out regularly on SMARTfit for 3 years and it has improved my life,” says Leslie Brtek, a 73-year-old retired school teacher from Santa Barbara, CA. “It creates the engagement and demand that makes it […]

Activate Brain & Body and SMARTfit: Using Science and Technology to Extend Healthspan

SMARTfit | Posted on March 29, 2022 |

Activate Brain & Body and SMARTfit are on a mission to help people maintain healthy, active lifestyles by pairing technology with science-based programs that can lead to a better brain and body. Their shared goal is to extend healthspan, not just lifespan. Extensive scientific research shows that challenging the brain and body together using a […]

Cost Savings of Providing In-Room Brain and Body Training Help to Retain Activities of Daily Living

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on October 18, 2021 |

As we exit the pandemic, retirement facilities are facing skyrocketing costs associated with reduced ADL performance, and cognitive decline among their residents Maintaining cognitive and physical health is a primary concern for aging adults and their children. Those considering long-term care options are now seeking brain health programs that prolong independent living. For many, the […]

Mather Institute Report – SMARTfit checks all the boxes

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on July 15, 2021 |

Why do older adults choose to participate and stay with your wellness or rehab programs? Mather Institute, a leading resource for aging services research and industry innovations, just released their report on the motivation of aging adults in healthy behavior decisions. SMARTfit’s Neuro-Cognitive Gym and Rehab solution checks all the right boxes. Looking for an engaging, […]