It’s that time of year when political ads, calls, debates, mailings, and commentaries can overload our stress levels Stress happens even if we don’t realize it, impacting our memories more than we think. But we can beat stress to remember well. Everyday activities like simply watching the news, conversing in a coffee shop, or dining … Read more
The crisp air, the cool breeze blowing through the trees and the frosty dew of morning all are signals that autumn has finally arrived. My sensory attention rose when the leaves almost turned color overnight and the humidity of late summer shifted to the briskness of October. Yet I still made the mistake of not … 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
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
It sneaks up like a preying lion and suddenly hits: the impact of sneaky stress. Out of nowhere we bark at our loved ones with short tempers. Even more subtle, it simmers slowly as we gradually gain weight and/or lose sleep and our thoughts swirl. Stress takes a toll on us physically and mentally and … Read more
Surprise! Happy Birthday! Congratulations! Our sentiments flow with monumental markers of time: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations etc. We celebrate memorably as these important milestones of life mark our lives. But even better is knowing these social events will help strengthen our memories. The special moments of life provide an opportunity to be with those we love … Read more