Whether we call them resolutions, goals, or a new year to-do list-it’s about wanting to do new things in a new year. But change can be difficult and there is an art of being smart. This saying summed it up for me this week- “if nothing changes, nothing changes.” So, if we want to accomplish … Read more
Welcome to the new year! The onset of a new year causes many of us to make a fresh start in some way or another. New projects, attitudes and goals abound, but let’s be smart about our goals. As our family discussed new year goals, our daughter reminded us to be specific in order to … Read more
The holidays bring their own kind of stress. For a person experiencing memory issues and those who love them, it can ramp up to unforeseen levels. This only increases memory problems and the correlating domino effect that creates. Caregivers feel it too, even more so than their loved ones at times. Time for some holiday … Read more
The onslaught of Christmas shopping ads, music, and food begins earlier each year. But let’s not get so excited for what’s next that we forget to remember thankfulness. I can’t blame them. Unless you’re a retailer associated with food, Thanksgiving is not a very marketable holiday. It doesn’t involve much buying or selling (other than … Read more
It’s that time of year when political ads, calls, debates, mailings, and commentaries can overload our stress levels Stress happens even if we don’t realize it, impacting our memories more than we think. But we can beat stress to remember well. Everyday activities like simply watching the news, conversing in a coffee shop, or dining … Read more
The crisp air, the cool breeze blowing through the trees and the frosty dew of morning all are signals that autumn has finally arrived. My sensory attention rose when the leaves almost turned color overnight and the humidity of late summer shifted to the briskness of October. Yet I still made the mistake of not … Read more