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
What was I just going to say? It was right there on the tip of my tongue! Our memory is a complex thing and when we try to do too many things at once, it interferes with the process. There are different types of memory. While we may understand short and long term memory, working … Read more
Interruptions will kill your memory. We live in a multitasking world full of disruptions. Distractions interrupt our thoughts causing us to mentally and sometimes physically switch gears. We end up multitasking, hurrying and not doing anything well. More importantly, we don’t remember. I remind myself and clients daily NOT to multitask. Yet, I often find … Read more
“I can’t remember anything anymore!” complains an overworked, busy mom. “No, I didn’t forget, you never told me” says the elderly husband to his wife. Both these people are forgetful, but the situations are entirely different. What each represents and how they are addressed varies, but are also somewhat alike. Let me explain. Friends and … Read more
Happy June-ahh, the lazy days of summer are here. But for those with memory issues and/or various dementia forms including Alzheimer’s, the day on the calendar doesn’t mean much. It’s just another long day of trying to do what used to seem so easy, worrying about what may have been forgotten or struggling to keep up … Read more
Spring has sprung (or at least is trying!). Do you smell new grass and flowers growing or sneezing too much with allergies? Spring’s arrival means more than warmer and longer days. It can impact our memories. A sunny spring day can improve our mood, motivation and memories. We smell the cut grass, the flowers budding and feel … Read more