Everyday Living and Wellness

Specialized Resource Center

Living well with a neurological condition involves more than medical care alone. The Specialized Resource Center brings together trusted resources that support everyday wellness, independence, safety, communication, and quality of life for individuals, families, and caregivers. Whether you’re looking for guidance on brain-healthy nutrition, home safety, medication management, communication challenges, sleep improvement, exercise, or fall prevention, these resources offer practical information and evidence-based tools to support the whole person.

Discover nutrition strategies that support brain health, healthy aging, and dementia risk reduction, along with recommended cookbooks and meal-planning resources.

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Recommended Reading:

  • The Official MIND Diet
  • Brain Food
  • Brain Wash
  • Brain Maker
  • Eat to Beat Disease
  • The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook
  • The 30-Minute MIND Diet Cookbook

Learn how to create a safer living environment through home modifications, accessibility improvements, emergency preparedness, and fall prevention strategies.

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Access tools and educational resources that help individuals and caregivers safely manage medications, monitor adherence, and stay organized.

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Find information and tools related to speech therapy, swallowing disorders, aphasia, cognitive communication challenges, and caregiver support.

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Explore evidence-based information about healthy sleep habits, sleep disorders, sleep tracking, and strategies for improving overall sleep quality.

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Sleep Tracking & Sleep Journals:

Sleep Apnea Resources:

Research continues to demonstrate the benefits of physical activity for brain health, mobility, balance, and overall well-being. Explore programs designed specifically for older adults and individuals living with neurological conditions.

Tai Chi & Balance Programs:

Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Resources:

Dance & Creative Movement:

Balance Training & Fall Prevention:

Additional Research & Healthy Aging Resources:

Wellness Toolkit

Caring for your brain health involves more than medical appointments and treatments. It also means paying attention to emotional well-being, stress management, sleep, resilience, mindfulness, and the daily habits that help us thrive. The Wellness Toolkit brings together trusted resources designed to support the whole person, whether you are living with a neurological condition, caring for a loved one, or simply seeking ways to enhance your overall well-being.

This collection includes guided meditations, breathing and relaxation exercises, caregiver selfcare tools, wellness trackers, resilience-building resources, sleep support, and brain-training activities. Many of these resources are free and available online, making it easy to access support whenever and wherever you need it.

Reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate a greater sense of calm with meditation resources from the following organizations.

Resources include guided meditations, mindful breathing exercises, sleep meditations, mindfulness training, and emotional wellness tools.

Learn practical techniques for managing stress and anxiety through resources from the following institutions.

Topics include diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and stress management strategies.

Caregiving can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Explore self-care journals, wellness planning tools, reflection exercises, and burnout assessments from the following sources.

Track progress toward your wellness goals with printable planners, activity logs, sleep journals, goal-setting worksheets, and healthy aging resources from the following organizations.

Build coping skills and emotional strength through evidence-based resources focused on resilience, gratitude, stress management, mindfulness, and caregiver well-being.

Good sleep is essential for brain health, memory, mood, and overall wellness. Explore sleep education, sleep tracking tools, and healthy sleep strategies through the following organizations and tools.

Support cognitive fitness with evidence-based brain training tools and activities designed to strengthen attention, memory, processing speed, and problem-solving skills. Explore resources such as BrainHQ.

Whether you’re managing your own health journey or supporting someone you love, wellness is not a luxury. It’s an essential part of living well. The Wellness Toolkit was created to provide practical resources that nurture resilience, reduce stress, encourage healthy habits, and support emotional well-being. We invite you to explore these tools and discover strategies that help you feel more balanced, connected, and empowered every day.

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