better together

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. Let’s learn how together is better with our memory. Working memory is what we … Read more

our memory backbone

Our Memory Backbone

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

dementia vs depression

Speak Up!

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

learning to love exercise

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 learning to love exercise and am encouraged to ‘just do it’ as the famous slogan prompts by ongoing research linking exercise to … Read more

Don't be alarmed

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. Don’t be alarmed Don’t be alarmed, but a research article truly hit … Read more

motivate memory habits

Motivating Memory Habits

Motivating memory habits has been an element of memory wellness difficult to pinpoint, until now.  A new study set out to focus on what and where motivation is controlled in the brain. What they found was the same area that controls the promotion of a behavior also can suppress the same behavior. Motivating Memory Habits … Read more