We know we need to do it. Yet this knowledge and the good feelings afterward aren’t always motivation enough to follow through, especially in summer. The excuses are abundant, but the only thing that really works is to ‘just do it’ as the saying prompts us. We all need to just exercise. Continuing our month … Read more
It’s the first and the most important element to remembering anything. It’s not only my daily mantra, but the inital step of education, learning, and yes, remembering. It’s Focus. This month, each week we’ll focus on an area of our lives we can control toward our memory wellness. Making behavioral changes and instituting new habits … Read more
It’s summertime and the living is easy, right? Not always. The change of routine which comes with a change of season is easier for some, but can also create more difficulty for those with memory issues. Whether it’s a change of season, change of living environment or increased assistance needed, change can cause stress, depression … Read more
Maybe you’re old enough like I am to remember when the word cancer was mentioned only in hushed tones. There weren’t many treatments, it wasn’t well understood and felt like (and often was) a death sentence. But research and our attitudes have come a long way. While still a devastating diagnosis, there are now ways … Read more
Maybe you’re old enough like I am to remember when the word cancer was mentioned only in hushed tones. There weren’t many treatments, it wasn’t well understood and felt like (and often was) a death sentence. But research and our attitudes have come a long way. While still a devastating diagnosis, there are now ways … Read more
Can changing up our diet to include more foods like salmon really help our brain and memory health? Yes, according to two recent research studies. Much research is being done in the areas of nutrition and brain health, especially Omega 3 fatty acid. Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid our bodies and brains need … Read more