Mind Matters

With cold weather here, it's tempting to stick close to home and take a pass on socializing. While cocooning seems comforting, it's lousy for our mental health, especially for older adults. ...

Do you have trouble remembering names? Chances are, you have met someone, only to forget their name within seconds or during a second meeting when you’d like to address them by name. Read on for practical tips on how to improve your ability to place names to faces. ...

They keep our secrets, give us a reason to exercise, and offer unconditional love. Is it any wonder that dogs are good for our mental health, too? ...

Most of us have had, or need to have, conversations with an older loved one, family member or friend about difficult topics. Here are some tips on how to navigate successfully. Money, health changes (either physical or mental) and driving are a few topics nobody wants to bring up. Add hearing loss and memory challenges to the mix and those conversations can become even more difficult. ...

Exercise your brain with this numbers-to-letters puzzle created by Kathleen Kilpatrick. ...

The pandemic has a silver lining: It's made us tougher. It helped us find new ways to cope with the major life disruptions it caused. This helps us to face the future more boldly, because now we know we can adapt. ...

Grumpy old person. It's a stereotype that makes us uncomfortable for two reasons: it's both ageist and occasionally true. How's your attitude these days? See how you rate on the grump guide. ...

Change begins with awareness followed by a willingness to learn. Try a few of these suggestions to see if they make a difference. Our memory recall is under siege from busy schedules, stress and distractions… especially those related to technology. Building new habits now can serve you well at any age.  ...