None of us are perfect. We are all human making multiple mistakes daily. Yet we chide ourselves when not perfect. Why? Is it because we don’t look like, can’t remember or do something like we used to? Working with older adults and watching loved ones age, I remind them it’s okay to let go of … Read more
Did you see the sign posted by the Pope at the entrance to his apartment? It says “No Whining!” Even better is advice at the end of the warning sign “stop complaining and act to change your life for the better”. I couldn’t agree more! Recently I came up with 50 Life lessons on my … Read more
It’s the first and the most important element to remembering anything. It’s not only my daily mantra, but the inital step of education, learning, and yes, remembering. It’s Focus. This month, each week we’ll focus on an area of our lives we can control toward our memory wellness. Making behavioral changes and instituting new habits … Read more
It’s summertime and the living is easy, right? Not always. The change of routine which comes with a change of season is easier for some, but can also create more difficulty for those with memory issues. Whether it’s a change of season, change of living environment or increased assistance needed, change can cause stress, depression … Read more
Maybe you’re old enough like I am to remember when the word cancer was mentioned only in hushed tones. There weren’t many treatments, it wasn’t well understood and felt like (and often was) a death sentence. But research and our attitudes have come a long way. While still a devastating diagnosis, there are now ways … Read more
Maybe you’re old enough like I am to remember when the word cancer was mentioned only in hushed tones. There weren’t many treatments, it wasn’t well understood and felt like (and often was) a death sentence. But research and our attitudes have come a long way. While still a devastating diagnosis, there are now ways … Read more