We use it constantly. The neurons are continuously firing, communicating, processing, and initiating action. The effort we put forth to use our brains as we age is a huge factor impacting how we function later in life. So what’s your effort level? Continuing our series on behaviors and habits we can all modify for our … 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
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
There’s an App for that! It’s a saying related to smartphones and the usage of applications (or apps) within them to make life easier or more entertaining. Now and even more in the future, let’s learn how apps help memory. How Apps Help Memory Each app has a specified purpose for its use. It can … Read more
What healthy habits are you proud of? These are your actual, consistent habits contributing toward overall health and wellness. Think, grab paper and pen and write them down. Great! Now, on the same piece of paper, make another list: healthy behaviors we want to make into habits-a healthy habits wish list. These are the choices … Read more
Habits are the backbone of our existence. What, when, and even why we do things all have some evolution in habits. To change something in our lives, we either create a new or change an existing habit. If we want to help our memory, we need to pay attention to our memory backbone-habits. Memory and … Read more