Healthy Habits for Seniors, part 1 Two Natural Foods That Can Help Improve Memory for Seniors My goal whenever I write something is to offer information to the adult children of seniors so that you may help encourage your parents' independence through healthy habits. I had been reading a lot about these two foods and hearing about their benefits on memory, cognitive function and wanted to explore whether it was true. Why I have been hearing about turmeric since 2018 and its health benefits, particularly for seniors. It is a common spice in Indian food and a member of the ginger family, but it is not as fragrantly strong as you may think. Turmeric contains something called curcumin , which is the yellow pigment (kind of looks orange) seen above on the right. This has been a dietary staple for people in India for a long time. India has the lowest rate of Alzheimer's disease in the world (4.4 times less than the U.S.). You may be askin...