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We get a liberal dose of music each day in this household. One of the venues is my guitar playing as I continue to work on the American Discovery project, intended to raise funds for brain health research. Though I … Continue reading
There have been quite a few experimental treatments for brain health and Alzheimer’s research that get reported as having promising results. Currently there are two latest and greatest hopes: a new drug that I can’t spell from memory yet and … Continue reading
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I’ve entertained a few names for this section: atmosphere, environment, conditions. Just now the light bulb came on for what I mean by the next series of items important for brain health, key factors for the quality of life. The … Continue reading
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Officially, I’ve seldom meditated. That is to say I have not sat down in a lotus position or chanted any mantras to meditate. Unofficially, I’ve meditated hours upon countless hours while hiking. I always suspected something healthy came from that; … Continue reading
This house has witnessed two generations of men with spouses who have Alzheimer’s. There are similarities between the generations, as well as differences. Then there is one similarity that has become a difference. Pop (my father) was not afraid to … Continue reading
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As I reached and kicked and stretched along with Denise Austin, Cindy wandered in and out of the room. No longer capable of following the exercise video, her short attention span leads her to flit back and forth, now petting … Continue reading
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I earned my PhD at age 50, after earning three other degrees and what amounts to eight minors along the way. About the only subjects I did not study at universities were economics, politics and cultural anthropology. Those were the … Continue reading
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Cindy and I have been watching our Cheers DVDs lately to get into a lighthearted mood. An episode we watched a few days ago is not so lighthearted but remains my favorite season ending episode of all time. At the … Continue reading
