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As I retire Cindy’s worn out pants I have a difficult decision to make. Do I get a replacement pair? Three years ago when my daughters bought these pants and two others the decision was easier. Based on her rate … Continue reading
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On the Humanity Hiker Facebook page I share the articles I come across that correlate living well with brain health, while on this blog I focus on our own experiences. I came across a recent article that reported on a … Continue reading
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As I approach Cindy’s side of the bed to get her up I give her a little warning. “Time to get up, buttercup,” followed by “Come give me a hug, love bug.” Cindy is on her side facing my side … Continue reading
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The day after Christmas my neck and shoulders started feeling tight. I knew the cause was the same as for the headaches I get occasionally; I was not taking care of myself well enough for the situation I was in. … Continue reading
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Our trips down the stairs best reveals Cindy’s physical decline over time. She has gone through several stages. First her balance went, then her muscle strength. More recently her legs do not function to bend or straighten when they should. … Continue reading
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I laid awake the morning after Halloween reflecting on how things have changed. Once upon a time, during these caregiver days, I would say “I love you” to Cindy when I woke up and her response would be a contented … Continue reading
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This week I am about to go against my own advice. Recent research revealing a strong correlation between spirochetes and Alzheimer’s prompted this. I’ve maintained that oxidative stress is the direct cause of dementia symptoms and that prevention is the … Continue reading
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I had a rare evening out last week; “out” means outside on our porch, where I worked on a project board. Projects are one of my wellness strategies. I find them to be a useful distraction from both my personal … Continue reading
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I absolutely cannot afford to be angry. Two people are dependent on my wellness, which in turn depends on refraining from anger. I am most aware of the links between anger and cognitive decline, but the health impacts of anger … Continue reading
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I am composing a symphony to raise funds and awareness for brain health and wellness research. “Can kindness change the world?” is the opening lyric to the Kindness Movement for that symphony. A first draft for this movement’s slideshow is … Continue reading
