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Category Archives: Brain Health
Beyond Terminal Care – Being Positive
A few biochemicals produced by our bodies enhance brain health. Neurotransmitters send messages within our central nervous system, while hormones circulate throughout the larger, peripheral nervous system. Sometimes the same biochemical serves both functions. Rather than producing them on a … Continue reading
Beyond Terminal Care – Being Active
Being active takes different forms. Much of being social requires being active, and we all know the importance of exercise. As for that, this year I resumed regular stair workouts this year. With the expanded coverage I had for 2023 … Continue reading
Beyond Terminal Care – Becoming a Superager
Caregivers for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to get dementia themselves. Such caregivers have higher levels of stress and depression, and lower levels of subjective well-being. My contrarian nature causes me to view that as a challenge … Continue reading
Resolutions, Routines and Resources
On New Years I went for my traditional long hike. The hike allows me to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the upcoming one. Since New Years follows a month worth of holiday feasting and leftovers, the … Continue reading
Beyond Palliative Care – Physical Therapy
Once Cindy struggled to walk, I requested that the VNA provide me instruction for physical therapy exercises to do with her. She receives these exercises to preserve the range of motion in her limbs 4-5 times a day, mostly from … Continue reading
Cognitive Decline – The Triumphs
Stages of Decline Series Outline: Sixth Installment. Once Cindy was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s we decided we would share our experiences on the Humanity Hiker blog. We faced the customary trials and tribulations of people with Alzheimer’s, but determined we … Continue reading
The ADT Journey – Week 48
Amidst the otherwise busy C&0 Canal east of Hancock we experienced one slow day, meeting only two other people on the trail. Perhaps the one gray, overcast day interrupting the spectacular blossoming of spring discouraged some recreationalists. Perhaps the location … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 42
Cindy and I met as part of a group that hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1980. Having thru-hiked the AT already, I attempted to show off my know-how. To lift the group’s spirits after a drizzly first day of hiking … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 34
The week started with a heavy rain overnight. Fortunately, I set up the tent where the forest floor featured thick, water-absorbing litter and soil. Heavy mists enveloped the following morning, as if we were walking through the set for a … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 32
After our talk at the St. John UCC, Ky flew back home to be with family for almost a week while we continued on. All our hosts through this St. Louis stretch lived far off the trail and Ky left … Continue reading
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