I’m sorry, what did you say? How many times do we say (or even think) this daily? Maybe we tried to listen but couldn’t hear well. Maybe we wanted to focus but got distracted. It doesn’t matter what the reason was, the point is we need to just pay attention. In our #MemoryMakeover series continuation, … Read more
I’m so bad at remembering names. This came from a thirty-something mom but she echoes complaints I hear from so many: old and young, male and female. None of us are immune from memory concerns. So instead of complaining, let’s take action. It’s time for a Fall Memory Makeover! Older adults are more susceptible to age related … Read more
Do you have a closet like mine? You know the one-filled with everything you want to save? Most of us have closets or places where we put stuff we want or feel the need to keep for the future. But do we ever find or use these items again? This week in our monthly series … Read more
Getting uncomfortable for me is when I schedule my free time. It’s an oxymoron to schedule or plan free time. It’s supposed to be free as its name implies. But for an organized planner like me, it works. On a big vacation where I planned many things in advance, I also knew we needed time … Read more
None of us are perfect. We are all human making multiple mistakes daily. Yet we blame ourselves when not perfect. Why?Is it because we don’t look like, can’t remember, or do something like we used to? Working with older adults and watching loved ones age, I remind them it’s okay to let go of some … Read more
Where are you on life’s mountain and are you making it a memorable climb? Firmly footed on the back side of the middle aged hill, I find myself thinking and pursuing those habits we all can control toward mind and body wellness. Continuing our series of mind and body wellness habits, I’m focusing, stimulating my … Read more