We mistakenly believe there is a grief hierarchy, with the intensity of loss more legitimate for some events than others. The criteria are usually based on social norms. In this article, I explain that the intensity and duration of grief are related to the importance the lost person, pet, ability, or object had in our lives. Even more important, […]
Physicians routinely prescribe Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine (Razadyne), and Rivastigmine (Exelon) for patients who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. But they often ignore the clout of activities such as walking, knitting, woodworking, and puzzles. In this article, I explain why many common activities have the potential of holding in check the ravages of Alzheimer’s […]
For years neurologists told us that once brain cells die, they can not be replaced. But guess what? They were wrong. In this article, I discuss the phenomenal implications of the latest findings on the brain’s ability to grow new neurons and establish new connections. You will also find 12 suggestions to guide you in […]
Sometimes our understanding of a topic is hindered by the myths told to us and those we tell ourselves. I found that to be the case with senior moments. In this article originally published in Babyboomers.com, I bust the eight myths about senior moments that have prevented their study then explain how information processing errors […]
Forty Nine States Down, One to Go “An’t nothing to it but to do it.” Statement of the raw simplicity of a task, implying that all it takes is hard not necessarily intelligent, work and effort. – Ronnie Coleman As you might know, I am very goal oriented. I love setting goals for myself. It […]
Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Several weeks ago the New York Times published an opinion piece with this heart-stopping headline: “For the Good of the Country, Older Americans Should Work More and Take […]
Sometimes it is hard to remember that Thanksgiving is next week. Sure the weather has cooled down for us, but it’s still so temperate and I can have naked legs and not freeze my tookus off. Some of the deals I style in my outfit posts are ones that I share in my emails when […]
Fall, is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but some of us don’t have the energy to take advantage of this time of year. There are plenty of enjoyable fall activities that we can do. Here are a few suggestions: 1. For those of us who like to walk, we can enjoy the beautiful […]
A Final Trip To Seoul And Goodbye To South Korea SOUTH KOREA Heather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach I can’t believe that my time in South Korea is almost over. As I take the train from Busan to Seoul, I’m reflecting on how much my opinion of […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC What makes the holiday season so challenging for parents considering divorce, moving through the process or transitioning after divorce? Memories of the past. So many difficult emotions come up. It’s frightening to think of what lies ahead when a marriage breaks apart. It’s hard to face the differences in our life, […]
