Focus on the Important

Focus on the Important

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

Where GPS and Alzheimer's take us

Where GPS & Alzheimer’s Take Us

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

dementia vs depression

Speak Up!

Let’s face it, growing older is not always fun or easy. Sometimes aging is depressing. Our own or others’ health issues pop up when least expected or progress more rapidly than anticipated. Then we notice a worsening memory and may wonder if these memory issues are dementia or depression. Don’t wonder too long and speak … Read more

Don't be alarmed

Don’t be Alarmed!

Life puts us in situations for reasons. I strongly believe I began MemoryMinders not only to help others with memory loss but also loved ones.  Even more so, I know I’ve been called to this work for myself and now I have proof. Don’t be alarmed Don’t be alarmed, but a research article truly hit … Read more

no tricks, just treats

No Trick, Just Treats!

Improve your memory by (insert the newest memory trick/product here)! Don’t believe the trick! There is no one way to improve your memory. Memory is a complicated, unique entity impacted by many things. It’s influenced by anatomy and physiology, history-yours and your family’s, lifestyle and so many other factors yet to be discovered. But don’t … Read more

elephant of memory loss

Don’t Ignore the Elephant!

“His memory was always so sharp, it must be his age.”  “It’s just little things she’s forgetting.”  “Maybe 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. Don’t ignore the elephant of memory loss, do something about it! Don’t … Read more