elephant of memory loss

Don’t Ignore the Elephant!

“His memory was always so sharp, it must be his age.”  “It’s just little things she’s forgetting.”  “Maybe it’s the stress.” These comments I hear from friends, potential clients or their family members may all be true, but they ignore the bigger picture. Don’t ignore the elephant of memory loss, do something about it! Don’t … Read more

have the attitude of a champion

Have the Attitude of a Champion

No one is perfect.  Anyone can have an off day, moment or split second.  Watching the Olympics unfold, it’s always interesting to watch how the athletes handle wins but also losses.  Are they gracious in victory and defeat? It turns out much of their reaction is determined by earlier attitudes. Keep reading to find out … Read more

olympic motivation

Olympic Motivation!

Are you glued to the TV watching the Olympics unfold, like I am?  We’re inspired by the athletes and their dedication to sport and representing their country-Olympic motivation is real!.  The issue is while we sit and watch others exercise, we are increasing our risk of chronic diseases, dementia and early death.  Two recent studies … Read more

do big things

How to Do Big Things

It’s big, really big. You’ve prepped, prepared, and done one big thing yet on the other side there’s even more to do! Many of us feel this just thinking about big events or projects or even after major things in our lives. It feels overwhelming. We think the big thing is the hard part, but … Read more

the power of fruit and vegetables

The Power of Fruit and Vegetables

The power of fruit and vegetables cannot be understated. We all know we should eat more fruit and vegetables but sometimes it’s hard to see immediate benefits. The cancer fighting and anti-aging properties have been known for decades but we all would love for  more immediate results.  Separate studies show how eating these can lead … Read more

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A Link between Depression & Dementia

Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms?  Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study that shows a link between depression and dementia. Depression and Dementia As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing … Read more