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Eyes of Dementia
March 1st, 2024

Wendy – Hey, Boomer My mom, Sena Parris Martin, was the nineth of 11 children born to Vernie and Essie Parris. Her Dad, my Papa, was a tobacco sharecropper. Growing up during the Great Depression, Mom was no stranger to hard work including picking cotton, cutting, tying and hanging tobacco and lots of other chores.  When she found herself a single mom of 5 at the age of 35, I am sure that good work ethic came in handy.  Mom was meek, quiet, and happy to fly beneath the radar.  She had a very quick wit and a sparkle in her eyes.  She loved birds, tending to her flower beds, spending time... Continue Reading

March 1st, 2024
How YOU can prevent devastating trips and falls in older adults
February 7th, 2024
How You Can Prevent Devastating Trips And Falls In Older Adults &Raquo; Woman Tripping

Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In 2015, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion. Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs. Who We Are: Silver Spaces is a leading software company dedicated to improving the safety, security, and overall well-being of the elderly within their homes. Our mission is to empower caregivers, healthcare... Continue Reading

February 7th, 2024
The Essential Role of Geriatric Care Professionals: A Day in the Life
December 26th, 2023

In a world where the population of older adults is rapidly increasing, the role of geriatric care professionals has never been more crucial. These skilled individuals are not just caregivers; they are the pillars of support for the elderly, ensuring that the golden years of life are lived with dignity, comfort, and the highest possible quality of care. This expanded article offers an in-depth look into the daily life of a geriatric care professional, highlighting the multifaceted nature of their work, the challenges they overcome, and the significant impact they have on the lives of the elderly... Continue Reading

December 26th, 2023
The Seven Most Toxic Myths About Senior Moments: Almost everything you’ve read are myths (Originally published in PsychologyToday.com
December 17th, 2023
The Seven Most Toxic Myths About Senior Moments: Almost Everything You’ve Read Are Myths (Originally Published In Psychologytoday.com &Raquo; Dsc3090 Stan Goldberg By Tim Marsolais

We live in a time where myths take the place of facts. We read that senior moments are momentary, related to age, undifferentiated, humorous, not a part of our identity, and can be prevented by motivation to change. Guess what? None of it is true. In this article, you’ll learn the seven most toxic myths about senior moments–ones […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

December 17th, 2023
The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Lose
December 15th, 2023
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Former Vice President of the United States, Dan Quayle, once mistakenly quoted “a mind is a terrible thing to lose”. At the time the quote was thought of as funny, but the mind is a terrible thing to lose.  And it is not funny when it happens.  The mental processes and abilities that enable us to acquire, process, store, and use information is referred to as our cognitive functions.  They are essential to everyday activities in our daily lives, especially the ability to retain new information or remember something that we once learned.  This is our short-term memory and our long-term memory. ... Continue Reading

December 15th, 2023
Understanding Memory: Strategies, Challenges, and Improvements with Teepa Snow
December 11th, 2023

Imagine navigating our busy minds like an exhilarating roller-coaster ride! Our guide is the charismatic Teepa, a world-renowned dementia specialist, as she uncovers the curious workings of memory with humor, playfulness, and intriguing anecdotes. Listen here: The tour introduces ‘Memory Land’ – where ‘registering is king’. Teepa guides us through a bunch of haphazardly scattered memories – a 55-year-old elephant perched on a ball, a sharp transmission – that may seem meaningless unless registered coherently. As we dive deeper into the realm of divided attention, Teepa surfaces awareness... Continue Reading

December 11th, 2023
Medicine, Walking, Painting, and Puzzles: A New Paradigm for Dementia Intervention (Originally published in YourHealthMagazine.net)
November 18th, 2023
Medicine, Walking, Painting, And Puzzles: A New Paradigm For Dementia Intervention (Originally Published In Yourhealthmagazine.net) &Raquo; Dsc3090 Stan Goldberg By Tim Marsolais

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 […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

November 18th, 2023
Senior Moments are Not Funny (originally in Babyboomers.com)
November 18th, 2023
Senior Moments Are Not Funny (Originally In Babyboomers.com) &Raquo; Dsc3090 Stan Goldberg By Tim Marsolais

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 […] Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading

November 18th, 2023
Know This: Your Aging Parent Living At A Distance May Be At Risk
November 15th, 2023

American families are often scattered across the country. Kids grow up, find opportunities they like in other places and move away from home. The parents may stay put, happy to remain where they’ve lived most of their lives. Then aging happens. And with it, risks no one really thought about. At AgingParents.com, where we advise families about age-related issues, we see this repeatedly. A concerned adult child in one state sees red flags of Mom or Dad being in trouble in their home state and it’s far away. What to do? Here’s a real-life example: Case Study Zita is in her 50’s working full... Continue Reading

Ditch The Bedroom TV
November 1st, 2023
Ditch The Bedroom Tv &Raquo; File 5

Falling asleep and staying asleep are incredibly important for brain health and cognitive function. Sleep may be affected by specific causes of Dementia, but in addition, some studies show that poor sleep might actually contribute to the development of a Dementia. Many people struggle with getting adequate sleep due to various factors, including stress, activity level, and poor sleep hygiene. Electronics have found their way into many aspects of modern life. Adults and children have more access to LED screens and electronic entertainment today than at any other time in history. While many of these... Continue Reading