Category Archives: Brain Health

Knowledge and wisdom about brain health gained from providing long term caregiving, long distance journeying and neuroscience.

The ADT Journey – Week 08

During our rest days in Ely we caught up with Barrett Jordan and his dog Buster, also hiking the ADT from west to east.  I first learned about Barrett when we entered Nevada and he contacted me via the blog … Continue reading

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The ADT Journey – Week 07

As a long distance hiker you hear things about those who have hiked the trail before you.  I knew that lack of water along the Nevada ADT occasionally forced hikers to take an alternate northern route along US 50 instead.  … Continue reading

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The ADT Journey – Week 06

Week 06 found us heading into the mountains of central Nevada, namely the Arc Dome Wilderness area and Jefferson Summit.  The wet weather that took a break while we hiked across the desert returned to us in the mountains.  The … Continue reading

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The ADT Journey – Week 05

To start our fifth week we headed into the expansive and usually dry Great Basin. For the next two months we would be hiking through high desert … during July and August!  My focus shifted from “How well can Cindy … Continue reading

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The ADT Journey – Week 04

We had not intended to stay in Foresthills.  Instead, we packed with the intention to meet Ky four days later, on the other side of the Sierra Nevada.  As we reached the outskirts of town we encountered Mary in her … Continue reading

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The ADT Journey – Week 03

When we stayed with our Lions Club hosts in Sacramento we had the opportunity to take showers.  As Cindy went to take hers I hung out in the kitchen to work on a blog entry.  No one else was around, … Continue reading

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Ten Years After

This was a morning when Cindy’s underpad needed to be changed at the start of her day. As is the routine for when this happens I pick Cindy up in my arms and sit down in the neighboring chair with … Continue reading

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My Caregiver Dilemma

As I gave Cindy her first hug of the day, claiming instead she was giving me a hug, I asked her the usual question:  “Did you sleep OK.” Back when Cindy could answer she always said “yes” even though I … Continue reading

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Joyful Thursday

Here begins Joyful Thursday, prompted by the fourth movement of the American Discovery symphony, title Joy. As we walked across the country we witnessed much joy in both nature and the people we met along the way. In these troubled … Continue reading

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Cultural Tuesday

Tuesday content will be set aside for culture, based on the movements of the American Discovery Symphony. Others will contribute as well, first on the Humanity Hiker Facebook Page, later on this blog when set up for that. Here is … Continue reading

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