Where did I put that paper? I know I wrote it down, now where is it? Don’t I have a dr. appointment coming up? What is her name? If any of this sounds familiar, keep reading to find hope for the where, when, and whats we sometimes struggle to recall. It’s time to finally get … Read more
I’m sorry, what did you say? How many times do we say (or even think) this daily? Maybe we tried to listen but couldn’t hear well. Maybe we wanted to focus but got distracted. It doesn’t matter what the reason was, the point is we need to just pay attention. In our #MemoryMakeover series continuation, … Read more
Hi, I’m _________. Quick, what are you thinking in this situation? What we do in that crucial first second of meeting someone will determine if we ever remember their name. So what are you thinking? Maybe it’s I like her outfit, what a nice name, she has the same name as my sister, or even … Read more
We use it constantly. The neurons are continuously firing, communicating, processing and initiating action. The effort we put forth to use our brains as we age is a huge factor impacting how well we function later in life. So what’s your effort level? Continuing our series on behaviors and habits we can all modify for … 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