Happy Anniversary! Yes, it’s our anniversary! Whether you’ve just joined our group of memory caring friends or have been here from its inception (you know who you are), it’s time to celebrate! MemoryMinders is celebrating our 7th anniversary! This all began with an idea from a friend along with the encouragement and faith of a … 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, apps can assist with memory loss. Each app has a specified purpose for its use. It can be productivity (calendars, maps, … Read more
The acidy smell of commercial glue mixed with plastic hit me as I opened the office door. I had never noticed the flooring before but instinctively looked down and sensed something different. I asked and my senses were confirmed. The flooring had just been replaced. I wasn’t consciously aware of it, but at one time, … 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
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. Working memory is what we need to function on a day to day basis. … Read more
Jill, like Jack and Jill. I’m told I speak fast, especially by my Southern friends. I’m learning to be more purposeful, patient and slow when I speak. But it’s a process. Apparently, on the phone, my name often sounds like Jo since I probably say it quickly. So I now give an association with my … Read more