As we age, new information can be more difficult to recall than things of the past. But one strategy to help is practice, practice, practice. If I say autumn, what do you immediately think of? Did the cool, dry air last week remind you autumn is coming? Pumpkin flavored everything and Halloween decorations appear even … Read more
Surprise! Happy Birthday! Congratulations! Our sentiments flow with monumental markers of time: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations etc. We celebrate memorably as these important milestones of life mark our lives. But even better is knowing these social events will help strengthen our memories. The special moments of life provide an opportunity to be with those we love … Read more
Wanting to enhance my own memories and help educate others on memory issues are both part of the impetus behind our #SummerToRemember series. No matter our season of life, we all want to capture summer memories. But how? When asked for memory tips my answer is always the same: pay attention. It’s as easy and … Read more
Life is made up of choices. Everyday we make myriads of choices including whether or not we choose to remember. Not doing something is also a choice. We either choose TO DO or NOT to do something. Either way it’s a choice. All these decisions can be overwhelming and daunting, especially as we age. Our … Read more
We all have one. She loves, nurtures, and often molds us into who we become, leaving a legacy of memories. Whether we knew her or not, our mom influences much of our lives. From her DNA to who she is and how she lived, it all impacts us in ways we may never fully know. … Read more
As the sun slowly makes more of an appearance, its shining prompts us of Spring and the inevitable changes to come. Often changes in life can be stressful or not wanted. But just as we cultivate new life in Spring, we can also be cultivating change in our approach to make memorable moments. Regardless of … Read more