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Chuckles, one of our backyard squirrels waiting for Wayne to toss a few peanuts his way.

Nuts to dementia…

Posted on April 3, 2019October 30, 2021 by seniajean

Squirrels aren’t quite as ‘squirrelly’ as you might think. In fact, research conducted at the University of Exeter has shown that their memory for the locations of hidden nuts is excellent. My granddaughter agrees. She loves squirrels. We were watching a couple of them racing, chasing and hiding nuts in our backyard one day. I remarked that it must be hard for them to remember where all they hid them. She assured me that the little grey guys actually have very good memories. She is 11 now, but if she wishes to attend college in the UK, perhaps the University of Exeter would be a good choice.

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Beautiful autumn colors along Hwy 9 in Maine

Autumn sights, sounds and smells help trigger memories

Posted on November 1, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

I love this time of the year. Autumn, Fall, Holiday season – whatever you call it. Cooling trends begin as days get shorter. Trees begin dressing in their fall finery before decorating the ground with their orange, red and yellow jewels. We recently enjoyed a road trip that took us through several New England states…

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This photo reminds me of Mama, her favorite color of roses resting on sheet music.

The Magic of Music in Memories

Posted on October 7, 2018October 28, 2023 by seniajean

The power of music to trigger memories is well documented in studies and by organizations such as Music and Memory . Singing with a loved one is a won­derful way to keep connected. Most folks have a song or two tucked away in their memory. A song learned when they were eight will remain with them when they are 80.

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One cup of fresh berries, like these organic strawberries, can be a part of a healthy addition to our diet.

Berries are berry, berry healthy for you

Posted on June 9, 2018October 30, 2021 by seniajean

Those of us who have loved ones with memory loss, or want to keep ourselves from memory loss will be gratified to know that according to two recent studies,   those who ate a cup of blueberries per day showed improvement in cognitive performance and brain function.

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Studies show a correlation between soda consumption and memory loss

Posted on April 22, 2017October 30, 2021 by seniajean

It turns out that there does seem to be a correlation between soda consumption and memory loss. Somehow, I have a sneaking suspicion that even die-hard soda drinkers might have suspected these beverages were not a health food.

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Two of our children watching the memorial service on the iPads

A Time to Mourn

Posted on April 9, 2017August 19, 2020 by seniajean

And finally, a memorial service is also one more way to show honor to a parent. As God’s word tells us in Ecclesiastes, there is “A time to mourn.”

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Will sleep help prevent dementia?

Posted on October 14, 2016October 30, 2021 by seniajean

So it turns out that sleep may not be overrated after all. The amount of sleep you get may have an impact on whether or not you get Alzheimer’s disease.

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Reaching out to engage

Emotional Memories possible despite dementia

Posted on September 29, 2016August 19, 2020 by seniajean

It’s called Emotional memory. It is the memory of the feelings associated with an event, as opposed to the facts of the event.

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Voice lessons

Posted on August 25, 2016May 19, 2024 by seniajean

I gave my friend some advice that I have been finding myself saying over and over: If it is at all possible, record your loved one’s voice while you still have the opportunity.

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Memories and memorials may help prevent dementia

Posted on August 3, 2016August 19, 2020 by seniajean

Whether physically, or virtually, try to take a trip or two down memory lane to enjoy a journey of a lifetime.

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