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
Can changing up our diet to include more foods like salmon really help our brain and memory health? Yes, according to two recent research studies. Much research is being done in the areas of nutrition and brain health, especially Omega 3 fatty acid. Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid our bodies and brains need … Read more
Never stop learning. It’s one of the best tips regarding aging well. It applies to both children and adults and there’s a great reason why. I repeat over and again to exercise our brains. How we do this looks different at 20, 50 or 80 years old. But the principle is the same: keep those … Read more
The darkness of Alzheimer’s and dementia can be oppressive. But it doesn’t have to be. Many lights are shining into this darkness if only we search for them. I found many lights while sharing and learning at the WI State Alzheimer’s Conference a few weeks ago from other professionals, caregivers and those with Alzheimer’s. The … Read more
Many hands make light work declares the adage. Apparently, a similar phenomenon occurs with our brain cells. We all know about short term and long term memory. But not as many know about the form of short-term memory called working memory. Working memory is what we need to function on a day to day basis. … Read more
The words echoed in my semi-conscious state, their rhythm a lullaby in the early dawn. Glancing at the clock, I was relieved I didn’t need to get up yet and rolled over while the lyric kept looping. It’s from a favorite song and as the inspirational words rumbled in my mind, I wanted to remember … Read more