I learned a valuable lesson in my professional life. Even though our organization had people with expertise on staff, sometimes employees wouldn’t pay attention. That’s when someone encouraged me to find a consultant. “Experts are people who live three rivers away from you who are able to come in and deliver the important... Read more
I’ve come to be a firm believer in exercise – the mental kind. By stretching our brains through a variety of activities throughout our lives, we not only make our lives more fulfilling, but we also may be protecting ourselves against Alzheimer’s.
A new study out of the University of California-Berkley is the first to find people... Read more
People increasingly are reporting that they're afraid of Alzheimer’s disease, but they don’t really know that much about the disease. That’s according to a new survey entitled “What America Thinks: The MetLife Foundation Alzheimer’s Survey” produced by the MetLife Foundation in conjunction with Harris... Read more
We have several blood pressure cuffs in various areas around the house. My dad has high blood pressure so he regularly checks his resting blood pressure several times a day, most often while sitting at the breakfast table. However, research is finding that this type of measurement may not be the best kind to predict brain disease and cognitive... Read more
As I approached the arena to cheer on the area college basketball team on Sunday, I met my friend Sondra and her son, Q. As I approached, Q (who has Down syndrome) ran and gave me a big hug. We went to our seats and enjoyed the action. During one of the timeouts, I had a chance to ask Sondra a question that had been hovering in the back of my mind... Read more
