better together

Together is better!

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. Let’s learn how together is better with our memory. Working memory is what we … Read more

typical to superior memory

Typical To Superior Memory

Typical to superior memory is within reach! Maybe you’ve seen the TV news shows that document ‘super memory’ individuals who can remember anything, including what they were doing at a specific date and time 25 years ago. While their brains are an anomaly of nature, training our brains to have a great memory is not. … Read more

our memory backbone

Our Memory Backbone

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

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

Youthful expectations

Youthful Expectations

“I don’t feel older than 35!” My children laughed as I explained my difficulty imagining myself as middle aged (or a bit older). I shared how in my mind, I’m still young. While they composed themselves, it gave me more perspective on older adults who struggle with decreasing mental or physical capacity. I’m sure when … Read more