Everyone has a unique smell. A child can sense their mother’s smell and be comforted by it, even if Mom isn’t present. I have been known to take a deep breath as I hug my kids to drink in their scent. There is a powerful connection between smell and memory, one from which we all … Read more
This Memorial Day, I’d like to pause and take a moment to give thanks to all the veterans who have served our country. Giving of yourself in the defense of the freedom we all enjoy is a selfless act for which I’d like to say thank you. The memories they have may not all be … Read more
To work or retire, that is the question. Many baby boomers and even younger people are contemplating this question. While many factors are involved, some new research provides interesting evidence supporting the continuation of work. A recent study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health reported healthy adults who retired one year past age … Read more
What we put into our mind matters. Subsequently, who we listen to impacts what we put into our mind. There are many voices in this world telling us what to do. When we are kids, it’s our parents. In school it’s our teachers; as an adult, it’s someone typically we care about or find interesting. … Read more
Show of hands: whose life is going precisely as planned with only good things happening? Anyone? Anyone?? Not sure I see many hands raised. Maybe your life is like mine and others-it doesn’t always go according to script. The path is not always smooth and curve balls often get thrown our way. What we do … Read more
It’s one of the scariest things about aging: losing control of your memory. Especially for those who thrive on being on top of things, dementia is their biggest fear. This fear is fueling development of many new and interesting approaches to aging. It currently impacts everything from living options to smart phones apps. While there is … Read more