Smell the Roses!

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

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. Working memory is what we need to function on a day to day basis. … Read more

Learning to Love Exercise

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 encouraged to ‘just do it’ as the famous slogan prompts by ongoing research linking exercise to better brain and memory function. One … Read more

Don’t be Alarmed!

Life puts us in situations for reasons. I strongly believe I began MemoryMinders not only to help others with memory loss but also loved ones.  Even more so, I know I’ve been called to this work for myself and now I have proof. An alarming research article I read this week truly hit home. Analysis … Read more

Don't be Alarmed!

Life puts us in situations for reasons. I strongly believe I began MemoryMinders not only to help others with memory loss but also loved ones.  Even more so, I know I’ve been called to this work for myself and now I have proof. An alarming research article I read this week truly hit home. Analysis … Read more