Boost your memory. Take a walk
Find yourself forgetting more lately? Maybe what you need is a little exercise. Research shows that going for a brisk walk may help improve memory.
Tag Archives: memory
Seeking clarity about dementia
There are many unanswered questions about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Peter Baker, with the Alzheimer’s Association in Maine, has some answers in this podcast.
Can a Mediterranean diet keep your brain from shrinking as you age?
A new study suggests a link between eating a Mediterranean diet and brain shrinkage. We have some details in this blog post.
Some tips on keeping your brain (and memory) in top shape
Getting old and possibly losing your memories is a frightening thought. I’m encouraged by research that shows our brains may be more resilient than we think.
How composting stirred up happy memories for some people who struggle to remember what happened yesterday
When a memory care facility began composting, I asked residents if they had done it. I was touched by their comments and learned interesting information.
Avita. What my mother now calls home
My mother has lived at Avita of Stroudwater, a memory care facility, for nearly two years. Like any one of us, she wanted to stay in her own home. Even after my father died. And it was a big house — two stories, plus an attic and a basement. When we asked how she was […]
Seven easy ways to exercise your brain and sharpen your memory
Worried because you forget things? Why you left the room? Where you put your glasses? Whether you turned off the iron? A name? An appointment? Someone told me that as long as you realize you forgot something, you’re ok. It’s when you don’t even have a clue that you should start being concerned. So far, so good, but I […]
20 things to know if you love someone with dementia
Let’s face it. Sometimes it’s hard to love someone with dementia. My mother has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. After several years of providing progressively more care for her at home, about two years ago she moved into a lovely memory care facility. She used to be a rather formidable character to […]
Funny stories about forgetting. It’s uplifting (and healthy) to laugh!
A while ago, I wrote about a memory test you can take if you worried about forgetting things. The topic generated quite a few comments on social media. Because laughing is good for us (and our brains) I decided to revisit some of the funny stories that people shared. Some people took the memory test and were relieved. Mary: “OK, […]
Learning to live a full life when you have early stage Alzheimer’s disease
After cancer, Alzheimer’s disease is the second most feared disease in America. Right now, about 5.2 million people in this country are living with Alzheimer’s. Each year, the number grows. That’s because baby boomers continue to age and, in general, people are living longer. By 2025 — 10 years from now — it’s estimated that more […]