Category Archives: Brain Health
Two Rocks in Barbour Woods
The three feet of snow and single digit temperature found me trudging along the carriage road in Barbour Woods. This path and I go way back to before I attended Center School and Mom occupied me with walks in the … Continue reading
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Brain Health Soup
I make a concoction called brain health soup. One batch feeds Cindy and me for about a week, or a little less if shared with others. Several folks have praised my brain health soup, but the most meaningful endorsement came … Continue reading
Brain Health Update – 1/15/26
I came across a post on Medium that pitted the cognitive burden of uncertainty vs difficulty. The assertion that uncertainty has a greater cognitive burden rings true for me as a care partner. Care partners of loved ones with dementia … Continue reading
Home Care Journal: Past and Future
For a few years I resisted using the words caregiver or caregiving on this blog. In my mind I simply was helping my best friend. As I came to terms with offering caregiver advice, I still struggled with what that … Continue reading
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Brain Health: Past and Future
The past and future coverage of brain health, with a focus on the benefits of lifestyle factors. Continue reading
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Let’s Make a Deal!
After a frustrating year in which neither the coverage nor the transportation I had expected fell into place, things are looking up. The most important and exciting thing I plan to do with my improving situation is to give presentations … Continue reading
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The Bold Path
As I looked over the problematic path, assessing whether I should go that way with Cindy in the adult stroller, I involuntarily chuckled out loud. “Of course we should not go this way,” was my assessment. “But of course we … Continue reading
Full Steam Ahead!
Cindy turned 65 this year and with that the potential for me to acquire full time help for the first time during this fifteen year journey (and counting). I expected the help to come much sooner in the year but … Continue reading
The Price of Eggs in Norfolk
Someone recently asked if I am stressed. Considering I refer to my situation as a stressful one that is a fair question, one which needs clarification. Though most people would consider the situation of a long term caregiver for a … Continue reading