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 a powerful memory booster … Read more
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
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
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
I don’t love exercise. I enjoy playing sports and being active with others. But I can’t do that every day so I walk outside or resign myself to the treadmill. Lately however, I’m learning to love exercise and am encouraged to ‘just do it’ as the famous slogan prompts by ongoing research linking exercise to … Read more
“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