Don’t Ignore the Elephant!

“His memory was always so sharp, it must be his age.”  “It’s just little things she’s forgetting.”  “It’s the stress.” These comments I hear from friends, potential clients or their family members may all be true, but they ignore the bigger picture. Watching a loved one’s memory change is difficult and stressful.  We try to … Read more

Olympic Motivation!

Are you glued to the TV watching the Olympics unfold, like I am?  We’re inspired by the athletes and their dedication to sport and representing their country.  The issue is while we sit and watch others exercise, we are increasing our risk of chronic diseases, dementia and early death.  Two recent studies on exercise shine … Read more

Exercise both Mind & Body for Brain Health

Talking to people of all ages about memory, I hear one common question-“how can I have a better memory?” Much attention is being given to achieving ultimate memory as we age.  New research continues to clarify that not just one but multiple efforts are needed to produce distinct brain benefits. In a recent study, researchers … Read more

Exercise both Mind & Body for Brain Health

Talking to people of all ages about memory, I hear one common question-“how can I have a better memory?” Much attention is being given to achieving ultimate memory as we age.  New research continues to clarify that not just one but multiple efforts are needed to produce distinct brain benefits. In a recent study, researchers … Read more

A Link between Depression & Dementia

Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms?  Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study.  As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing feelings of depression.  Maybe a loved one has been feeling down … Read more