“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
Talking to people of all ages about memory, I hear one common question-“how can I have a better memory?” Much attention is being given to achieving ultimate memory as we age. New research continues to clarify how not just one, but multiple efforts are needed to produce brain benefits. Let’s dig in to see how … Read more
Ever feel down or know someone displaying potential depression symptoms? Take notice because increasing depressive symptoms in older adults could potentially represent an early stage of dementia, according to a long term study that shows a link between depression and dementia. Depression and Dementia As we age, different life changes can trigger new or ongoing … Read more
Older people learn according to the same principles as their younger counterparts. However, older people can improve their perceptual ability even more than younger people. A recent study demonstrated that while age related brain changes cannot be reversed, the areas impacted can be retrained with learning. This is great news and confirms the underlying concepts … Read more
In my never ending quest for the latest trends and ideas to help mind and memory, much comes back to the concept of use it or lose it. The idea is this: the more we use our brain, the more brain we have to use. Think of it as a muscle. While the brain isn’t … Read more
We don’t necessarily think of 80 or 90 years olds easily using the latest devices or tech. But there’s no reason they can’t with just a few adaptations. Seniors and technology? Absolutely! They simply need to learn how to speak the language. Seniors & Tech Computer technology for anyone over 50 does not come naturally. … Read more