Especially during the holiday season but also generally, we continually make memorable moments. But who would you rather make those moments with-friends or family? Many of us may wish to spend a little more of our moments with friends than our family and now we know why. Research suggests close friendships may be a stronger … Read more
It’s December and time to celebrate! Christmas and the holidays bring a sense of merriment and we usually find many reasons to celebrate. It’s the same here as we wrap up our #MemoryMakeover -let’s celebrate! Hopefully you’ve made progress toward your overall memory goals set back in September. But even if they aren’t accomplished fully, … Read more
What’s your biggest strength? We all have skills, talents and strengths. The question is, are we using them to the best of our ability? To wrap up our month long series on letting go, it’s time to let go and share our strengths, talents, and abilities. You may think you don’t have any special skills … Read more
None of us are perfect. We are all human making multiple mistakes daily. Yet we blame 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 some … Read more
It’s the first and the most important element to remembering anything. It’s not only my daily mantra, but the initial step of education, learning, and yes, remembering. It’s Focus. Let’s focus on the important. Focus on the Important Making behavioral changes and instituting new habits are no easy tasks. They also cannot happen if we … Read more
The road wasn’t even visible on my car’s GPS system. Yet my phone’s GPS was directing me down this road to lead me home. Traveling this road after presenting and attending the Wisconsin State Alzheimer’s Association Convention reminded me of a lesson from both my GPS and those with Alzheimer’s. We don’t always know where … Read more