Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Taking Care Of Myself
January 2, 2019
Taking Care Of Myself As my recent annual medical check-up was ending, my longtime personal physician stood up to shake my hand. I panicked. “You’re not thinking of retirement?” I asked. “No, I just want to congratulate you for the excellent care you take of yourself.” Startled, I asked…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Retirement
September 19, 2018
Retirement By Alice Herb Today I think I found out what retirement should be- and I think I might like it. I had an early morning periodontist appointment to have stitches taken out. The procedure was quickly over and I decided to take advantage of a gorgeous day in…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Time Is Relative, Change Is Certain, But Oh What Toil And Trouble
August 12, 2018
Time Is Relative, Change Is Certain, But Oh What Toil And Trouble By Alice Herb As I grow older, years zip by at a faster and faster pace. I remember clearly when a year was a lifetime. Now I barely have time to make New Year’s resolutions before the…
Beyond Recall: Thinking About Your Aging Memory
May 7, 2025
You may not remember every factor or strategy, but over the years, we’ve regularly addressed memory problems in people as they age. But it’s always helpful to do a bit of review, and to add new insights and studies as they arise. After all, few of us can remember everything…
Brain Fitness When You Have A Disability By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.
January 15, 2025
By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D. According to AI, “Brain fitness is the practice of keeping the brain healthy and functional by optimizing neural connections, memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.” In case you’re wondering what will make this article different from the millions of other articles on brain fitness you can…
Fall All Over: New CDC Data Shows Troubling Nationwide Increase in Deadly Falls
September 6, 2023
It’s a new month and we have a new study confirming the serious threat that falls pose to older adults. According to a recent report from the CDC examining the incidence of non-fatal and fatal falls among older adults (65 and older), from 2020-2021, there was a 7.6% increase in…