Improve your Memory by Honoring your Past

It’s the smell or taste of a favorite Christmas cookie or the special food only eaten this time of year. The way Mom always made everyone feel equally loved with her unique and thoughtful gifts for each person.  Traditions, rituals and memories all come flooding into our consciousness this time of year. These scenes can … Read more

Socialize your Brain!

Family gatherings, reuniting with old friends and meeting new people at social gatherings-all these occur more frequently during the holidays.  This time of year brings out the social side of many of us.  While it may leave us feeling tired or stretched thin, increased socialization is actually a crucial component for brain and memory wellness. … Read more

The gift of thankfulness

It’s finally here!  No, not the snow that falls this time of year, but the beginning of the holiday season.  Thanksgiving typically marks the start, although it certainly seems as if it’s already begun with holiday advertising in full swing.  Most of the retail world can’t capitalize on Thanksgiving, so they skip over it to the holidays … Read more

How to Balance Holiday Stress

If you want something done, just ask a busy person.  I thrive under pressure.   I cannot say no.  All of these comments reflect how some people prefer to live with more stress than others.  They are the do-ers of this world.  They take on every challenge-often for very different reasons.  The organized, busy and yes, … Read more