“His memory was always so sharp, it must be his age.” “It’s just little things she’s forgetting.” “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. Watching a loved one’s memory change is difficult and stressful. We try to … Read more
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. A recent study looked at … Read more
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. 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 on exercise shine … Read more
It’s big, really big. You’ve prepped, prepared and done the big thing and on the other side there’s even more to do! Many of us feel this either after or just thinking about big events or projects in our lives. It feels overwhelming. We think the big thing is the hard part, but often it’s … Read more
Add more fruit and veggies to your diet to feel better and stronger! 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 just out … Read more
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. As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing feelings of depression. Maybe a loved one has been feeling down … Read more