Go out of your box, step into the uncomfortable, and challenge yourself. I teach and advocate this but can find it difficult to do myself. We all prefer familiar and what doesn’t require much effort, but that WILL NOT strengthen our mind and memories. The comfy way doesn’t create the cognitive reserve which will help … Read more
We don’t think about exercising our brains as much as our bodies, but we should. Your future brain will thank you! In order to age well, we not only need to take care of our bodies, but also pay attention to maintaining our brains, too. Studies have shown those who stay mentally engaged retain cognitive … Read more
If you know or love someone experiencing dementia symptoms for any reason, there are many tough decisions. One that is often overlooked is celebrating with dementia. How to help them stop driving, manage finances, and live alone are some of the biggest. But it’s also the myriad of small day to day decisions which also … Read more
“Tradition, tradition!” The lyrics of the Fiddler on the Roof song echo in our heads whenever honoring traditions are discussed. We all have traditions with family, friends, coworkers or our community. They are a good way to spark memories, create new moments, and have something to look forward to in our lives. But sometimes we … Read more
One, two, three-SURPRISE! Not all surprises are a fun party with all of our friends; navigating life’s surprises may instead be a surprise diagnosis, bad news, or unwanted life change. How we react and also help those with memory loss deal with life’s surprises often relies on the same choice-a positive, kind attitude. Surprises whether … Read more
As the sun slowly makes more of an appearance, its shining prompts us of Spring and the inevitable changes to come. Often changes in life can be stressful or not wanted. But just as we cultivate new life in Spring, we can also be cultivating change in our approach to make memorable moments. Regardless of … Read more