Many of us care for others but don’t realize we are caregivers. We think it’s our job or role as a parent, child, spouse, doctor, nurse, social worker, home health aide, therapist, teacher, manager, employer, you name it. But the giving our time, efforts and ourselves can be draining. The importance of self-care while caring … Read more
There is no cure. There is no one medicine or thing you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s. While true, there are some factors that can potentially reduce the onset or incidence of the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a recent small study. How to Prevent Alzheimer’s In the study, 44 men … Read more
“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
No one is perfect. Anyone can have an off day, moment or split second. Watching the Olympics unfold, it’s always interesting to watch how the athletes handle wins but also losses. Are they gracious in victory and defeat? It turns out much of their reaction is determined by earlier attitudes. Keep reading to find out … Read more
It’s big, really big. You’ve prepped, prepared, and done one big thing yet on the other side there’s even more to do! Many of us feel this just thinking about big events or projects or even after major things in our lives. It feels overwhelming. We think the big thing is the hard part, but … 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