Spraining my ankle last month impacted me more than just physically. Not being able to exercise normally brought changes including not always feeling as mentally sharp, motivated, or energized. With my activity curtailed, I also miss the seasonal changes nature paints in September as I walk. It’s time go exploring in a different way. Go … Read more
“I’m worried about (fill in name of a loved one), their memory isn’t what it should be.” I hear this often and my first thought is always don’t worry, do something! Many experience with more forgetful moments with age. For those of us in middle age, it can be due to increased stress or doing … Read more
Emotional memories can forever etch moments within our mind. It was a beautiful sunny, September morning and I happened to have the news on TV. A plane had hit the World Trade Center in an apparent accident. I noticed this, but continued my routine and went for a walk with my young son in the … Read more
Winds are shifting, leaves are beginning to fall and school bells are ringing. These telltale end of summer signs may make us feel sad about the end of one season and the beginning of another. But it’s been a #SummerToRemember indeed, and I my hope you have plenty of memories to draw upon as autumn … Read more
This world and the people in it are not perfect. Circumstances often arise that we don’t want, wish for, or enjoy, but we can turn those lemons into life lemonade. What makes or breaks lemon moments is how we handle them. It’s not just about the unwanted times of life but how we choose to … Read more
Sleep can be refreshing and rejuvenating. But some people struggle with elusive sleep. Our heads hit the pillow after a long day and we just want to relax. We collapse, find that comfortable spot, and drift to dreamland. That’s the ideal situation, but for many, especially those who are older, sleep becomes more elusive with … Read more