I can typically tell within the first few minutes. Family members want to engage Mom, Dad or their spouse when they see their memory or cognitive function failing. They reach out to us for assistance. One of my first questions is “are they motivated?” It is extremely difficult to help someone who does not want … Read more
“I know I wrote it down, but where is that slip of paper? When is the appointment again?” The phone rang and I jotted down important information on a slip of paper intending to write it in a more permanent spot. But life intervened. Now the random piece of paper is nowhere to be found. … Read more
Memories are a fickle thing. They can be manipulated over time by our own thoughts, attitudes and collective consciousness. A friend and I share a memory but she remembers it in a slightly different way. Her details are not all the same as mine. But the main part of the story remains intact, so it … Read more
It stopped me in my tracks. Whether it was timing or just the kick in the pants I needed, it made me get up as I was about to write this post. This study is just one more in a growing list proving how physical exercise helps your memory. So I read it and before … Read more
There is no cure. There is no one medicine or thing you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s they say. While true, there are some factors that can potentially reduce the onset or incidence of the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a recent small study. In the study, 44 men and women … Read more
“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