by Kara Welke | Aug 27, 2026 | Brain Health, Vital 8 Healthy Aging Series
This post is part of our Vital 8 Healthy Aging Series — a blog series exploring the key areas of health that shape how well we age, and what we can do about them today. Author: Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT and Jada Welke, OTD, OTR/L Part 1: How Strong Is Your Body...
by Kara Welke | Aug 25, 2026 | Brain Health, Healthy Aging, Vital 8 Healthy Aging Series
This post is part of our Vital 8 Healthy Aging Series — a blog series exploring the key areas of health that shape how well we age, and what we can do about them today. Vital 8 Healthy Aging Series — Part 3 The Core of Everything: Why No One Is Talking About the Body...
by Kara Welke | Aug 14, 2026 | Brain Health, Occupational Therapy
Healthy Aging Starts with Knowing Where You Stand Most health screenings look at one or two things. The Vital 8 looks at the bigger picture — assessing your health across multiple interconnected domains to identify your strengths, catch emerging changes early, and...
by Kara Welke | May 3, 2024 | Brain Health
Are memory concerns weighing on your mind? In the journey of aging, there’s often a misconception that memory and cognition inevitably decline. But what if I told you that aging doesn’t have to mean a decline in mental sharpness? Let’s explore how...