Author Archives: Humanity Hiker
Cindy’s Gaze
Cindy cannot consciously move her muscles. Consequently I never had to use the guardrails on her hospital bed to prevent her from rolling over. Even so, over time her default bedridden position leans her to the left. I correct this … Continue reading
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Tagged American Discovery Trail, Caregiver Vignettes, Dementia Symptoms
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Brain Health Food Swaps
The other day the title “Tuna Salad Swap” on a food magazine jumped out to me. I wondered if the swap would be hummus for mayonnaise, which I do with my tuna salad. Sure enough, the article featured that “amazing” … Continue reading
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Brain Health Updates – 05/05/26
Awareness of lifestyle factors that can enhance brain health includes awareness of the societal factors that make such a lifestyle difficult. An article in Nature elaborates on this: Exposure to negative physical and social factors accelerate aging. Usually there are … Continue reading
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Alzheimer’s Murder Mystery Update
Ten years ago I posted “The Alzheimer’s Murder Mystery,” critiquing the emphasis on anti-amyloid research and drugs. My continued curation of brain health updates came up with three articles related to and verifying that post. My post mentioned donepezil and … Continue reading
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Brain Health Updates – 4/9/26
Spring is good for your brain: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/clahs-spring-into-a-sharper-mind.html 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260406192913.htm Waking up feeling more refreshed and alert: https://healthcare.msu.edu/news/2026-4-7-scientists-revel-the-secret-to-waking-up-feeling-more-refreshed-and-alert.html
Trail Magic Updates – 4/9/26
Several factors fueled my belief in humanity, such as the kindness experienced during long distance journeys. The hiking community calls the serendipitous acts of kindness they experience “trail magic.” With my Google Alerts set to “trail magic” and “trail angel,” … Continue reading
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Tagged Appalachian Trail, Believe in Humanity, Trail Magic
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Travel Oddities
I keep my eyes open for travel oddities. Two of them occurred in Tucson during the week of St. Patrick’s Day. While walking down the hallway from my room I spotted housekeepers cleaning through an open door to another room. … Continue reading
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Tagged Believe in Humanity, Holiday Spirit, Making Friends
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Desert Aura
I spent four days of reflection in the desert aura of Tucson, Arizona while staying at a Residence Inn. Around 7:00 am each day, I had the morning caregiver for Cindy call me. She held the phone near Cindy for … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, Caregiver Journal, Desert Hiking
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Trial Respite
I just returned from Tucson, Arizona for what you might call a trial respite. Not since 2017 have I gone past driving distance from my home. Back then I left for a week while our oldest daughter Charissa stayed with … Continue reading