Resilience: There’s a PATH for That
I’ve often thought that growing old is rather like adolescence; like teens, older people seem to change at their own pace. You may notice…More
Brain Health
Alzheimer’s Long Shadow
I woke up one morning thinking about Mom and her Montana childhood and her life…More
Good Intentions, Better Memory
If what you see and hear as you casually go through your day no longer…More
Mature Creativity: The powerful balance between novelty and routine
I recall a conversation I had with a very creative friend. He worked at a…More
Your Brain is like a Reservoir. Replenish it with Healthy Activity.
I’ve often heard patients express the same wish for old age: They want to live…More
A Walk in the Park, the Benefits of Nature
Nature offers benefits to people of all ages Griffith Park, an oasis in the sprawling…More
Set a Goal of Happiness for Your Longer Life
In Greek mythology, Eos, goddess of the dawn, fell in love with a mortal man,…More
Time to Take Charge
Myriam Marquez has always lived an interesting life. An attorney, she worked for the Maryland…More
Grandchildren Help Us Accentuate the Positive
The evil monster hunched his shoulders and growled menacingly through clenched teeth. His clawlike hands…More
Let’s Find the Political Will to End Alzheimer’s
We could make dementia a rare condition—if we had the political will to do so.…More