A neuroscientist shares the brain exercise she does for a stronger memory—and the mistake that can ‘harm’ it.
Being task-focused—is it a good or a bad thing? Pay attention and focus when you want to remember better. Three steps to better memory. However, mental downtime is necessary to consolidate your memory for longer-term.
Thank you, Miguel Mayorga for sending The Caregiver’s Voice the article above.
Multi-generational households are increasing in the U.S.
While we in the U.S. have valued our independence, housing prices and rents have skyrocketed in recent years making home ownership and even renting unaffordable for increasing numbers of Americans. What to do? Return to the ways of our elders and many in other countries… families moving in together. The benefits are multi-fold from saving money to care for aging parents and even childcare.
Workplace Realities During the Super Age and How to Prepare for Them
American Society on Aging’s Generations SmartBrief brings us an excerpt from demographer, Bradley Schurman’s forthcoming book, The Super Age: Decoding our Demographic Destiny. One in six of us will be over the sixty-five years old by 2050. With lower birthrates, we must take initiatives now such as investing in education and training. Schurman, like other researchers on aging, addresses the need to maintain the line of generational knowledge held by elder workers. Missing a link can be disastrous and at the very least, foolhardy.
When a Diagnosis Demands a Long-Term Money Strategy
[TCV Update 4/22/2022: NYTimes subscription required to access article] We have no guarantees the surprises that the future holds among our carefully laid plans. “A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or other long-term conditions requires financial as well as medical planning. Professionals share strategies, including forming budgets, claiming relevant tax deductions and looking to income sources such as annuities and life insurance with accelerated death benefits.” New York Times Article may require a subscription.
