Chirping birds, sunny skies, and blooming flowers all signify summer is quickly approaching! The welcome shift of seasons brings new and different experiences which can also benefit our brain wellness. Let’s purposefully use this seasonal change to challenge our brains. It’s time for summer brain boosters! After sharing I help people with memory wellness, I’m … 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
Sorting through some of our dad’s things recently, my sister and I reminisced over cherished memories. With decades of shared history, we’ve cultivated memories of all kinds. But some pictures or items we were unsure of-why did Dad choose to save this? It clearly held importance to him, but we didn’t understand why because he … Read more
One habit many of us do each year is set goals or make resolutions. By this point in the calendar, resolutions may have faded, or our goals may not be realized as we had hoped. Sometimes, goals or resolutions aren’t fun or cultivate joy. One goal I had this year was to strengthen my relationships … Read more
Started planning yet? Thanksgiving lists have begun, invitations are out and I’m knee deep in recipe testing. Now that it’s November and our jack-o-lanterns have turned to mush, the holidays are officially upon us. That typically means more gatherings with friends, family, and new or old acquaintances. It also means having to remember so much … Read more