From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC
Keeping It Positive!
As unlikely as it might sound, consciously changing the words and tone of your inner voice can create dramatic changes in your brain and body. Researchers using brain scans found that people who engaged in positive self-talk had certain areas of their brains light up with activity — areas that were associated with better decision-making and calmness.
Embracing Change
As we head into the Autumn season, we are immersed in a world that is changing all around us. The days are shorter, the air cooler, and farther north the levels of chlorophyll shut down in the leaves of trees, exposing brilliant hues of yellow, red and gold. Though these signs signal that winter is on its way, there is no escaping the beauty it inspires in us. It is a reminder that there is beauty, too, in the stages of the caregiving journey you are on with your loved one, and that we all can find strength, and beauty, in a world of constant change. Here are some tips for making the most of it.