Neuroscientist’s Advice on Memory & Dementia

Late last year I had the opportunity to hear a (surprisingly) amusing lecture by David Tullar, a neurology expert specializing in memory. Now, who would expect to chuckle and even laugh out loud during a talk on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other dementia issues? Especially puzzling to enjoy the humor as we ourselves age. Yet, … Read more

Longevity and Savings Connection

“We may not have a lot of money, but we’ve done better than our parents,” my husband said one recent morning. We were discussing the advantages of being rich vs. poor (in philosophical terms). The chatting began with our concern for younger people coming of age now. Surprisingly, after a few other observations of how … Read more

Donald Duck and drb, but Hopefully Not You

Common, but Solvable Postural Problem A good friend (I’ll call her ‘P’) is a tall, pretty woman, but with noticeably terrible posture. Frankly, weary of my insensitive commenting on it periodically, one night after a difficult project ‘P’ shot back “well, look at your slumped shoulders.” She was correct. Often when depressed or tired I … Read more

42 Good Memory Trips to take with a Dying Friend or Loved One

A chapter of my life has ended. The story began about 46 years ago with the commencement of a long, but complicated, relationship. My undergraduate degree in music education with a minor in Special Ed led me toward a foreseeable step to music therapy. After teaching public-school music I was going for a 2nd degree. … Read more

Don’t Derail Your Lab Test – Micro Tips

Last October, I attended a webinar entitled “Making Sense of My Lab Test Results.” It was sponsored by our local hospital and “OLLI” (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute). OLLI, which is affiliated nationwide with various universities, caters mostly to folks over 50 with programs varying in subject and intensity. The Lab Results webinar was quite interesting … Read more