It’s that time of year when political ads, calls, debates, mailings, and commentaries can overload our stress levels Stress happens even if we don’t realize it, impacting our memories more than we think. But we can beat stress to remember well. Everyday activities like simply watching the news, conversing in a coffee shop, or dining … Read more
“I’m worried about (fill in name of a loved one), their memory isn’t what it should be.” I hear this often and my first thought is always don’t worry, do something! Many experience with more forgetful moments with age. For those of us in middle age, it can be due to increased stress or doing … Read more
Emotional memories can forever etch moments within our mind. It was a beautiful sunny, September morning and I happened to have the news on TV. A plane had hit the World Trade Center in an apparent accident. I noticed this, but continued my routine and went for a walk with my young son in the … Read more
Winds are shifting, leaves are beginning to fall and school bells are ringing. These telltale end of summer signs may make us feel sad about the end of one season and the beginning of another. But it’s been a #SummerToRemember indeed, and I my hope you have plenty of memories to draw upon as autumn … Read more
It sneaks up like a preying lion and suddenly hits: the impact of sneaky stress. Out of nowhere we bark at our loved ones with short tempers. Even more subtle, it simmers slowly as we gradually gain weight and/or lose sleep and our thoughts swirl. Stress takes a toll on us physically and mentally and … Read more
If you know or love someone experiencing dementia symptoms for any reason, there are many tough decisions. One that is often overlooked is celebrating with dementia. How to help them stop driving, manage finances, and live alone are some of the biggest. But it’s also the myriad of small day to day decisions which also … Read more