The clang of the dishes, the constant flutter of wait staff and quick glimpses into the kitchen distract me. “What did you say?” I sheepishly confess to my dinner companions. I wasn’t paying attention to them because the visual and auditory stimulation of sitting near the kitchen stole my focus. How we learn and take … Read more
Huffing, puffing and pushing, I sprint across my imaginary finish line exhausted, but exhilarated. I dislike running, but it was necessary rehab for a knee injury. I ran to strengthen my knee I also knew it would strengthen my mind. Physical exercise not only helps our bodies, but also our minds. Wrapping up this month … Read more
Focusing on brain awareness this month, let’s look at what I call the three S’s important to brain wellness: Stress, Sleep and Socialization. Each of these play an important role in our how well the brain functions day to day and throughout our lifetime. While we understand stress in its various forms is detrimental to … Read more
Focusing on brain awareness this month, let’s look at what I call the three S’s important to brain wellness: Stress, Sleep and Socialization. Each of these play an important role in our how well the brain functions day to day and throughout our lifetime. While we understand stress in its various forms is detrimental to … Read more
Happy June-ahh, the lazy days of summer are here. But for those with memory issues and/or various dementia forms including Alzheimer’s, the day on the calendar doesn’t mean much. It’s just another long day of trying to do what used to seem so easy, worrying about what may have been forgotten or struggling to keep up … Read more
Spring has sprung (or at least is trying!). Do you smell new grass and flowers growing or sneezing too much with allergies? Spring’s arrival means more than warmer and longer days. It can impact our memories. A sunny spring day can improve our mood, motivation and memories. We smell the cut grass, the flowers budding and feel … Read more