One of the best and easiest brain exercises is reading. This year, I challenged myself to read more and happily surpassed my goal! To encourage and boost your brain and reading now and into the future, I’ve compiled my favorite books of 2025. Over the past few years, I’ve shared my book lists on my … Read more
One repeated mantra I use for myself, our children, and those I help with memory issues is to do hard things. It’s not that I desire life to be difficult, but I do want my and the lives of those I love and serve to not be about taking the easy path. Let’s not shy … Read more
March has arrived! Winter is (mostly) past and as Spring beckons us to be more active, let’s keep our brains active too. Let’s march into mental fitness in fun new ways just like we do with our physical exercise. Spring blooms slowly in the Midwest, often with winter and spring weather on the same day! … Read more
It’s often the small, yet monumental moments in life we overlook. A nagging desire after my mom died of wanting to honor her and help others has become my life’s work for the past 14 years. Another thought years later has led me to again share the Brain Boost! A rare vascular disease with one … Read more
We all want to age well. When asked if we’d rather have a healthy mind or body as we age, most people desire a sound mind. Assistive devices and others can help an aging body, but when our mind withers, so does our memory and the essence of who we are and once were. So … Read more
The Brain Boosting Gift Guide is here! To follow up on the freshened Favorite Family Brain Games post, I’ve created this guide with even more than games. Most are my personal favorites, others look fun to try, or are new twists on classics. So let’s jump in to the brain boosting gift guide! (As an … Read more