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Clutter or Precious Memories? Interview with Cynthia Alexander

Cynthia Alexander, the Declutter Queen was my special guest this week on The Ageless Woman Teleseminar Program! One Saturday, several years ago, Cynthia Alexander had a declutter encounter of the first kind. Her daughter arrived at her door with boxes and plastic tubs in hand. That was the first time she was [...]

Full Moon at Sunrise This Morning!

What a treat to see the reflection of the full moon at sunrise this morning!
For a night owl, it’s been a bit of a challenge for me to be up early enough to enjoy the cool, early dawns here in Phoenix.
AND, I’m seeing that I AM able to make the change, getting myself to bed [...]

Cell Survival Depends On Alzheimer’s Gene

Known as the Alzheimer’s Gene, Presenilin 1 Gene actually enables cells to digest toxic proteins. Scientists have found that this gene enables neurons to clear away toxic proteins.
National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, did a study that shows the presenilin 1 (PS1) gene as essential to the function of [...]

How Can You Avoid Alzheimer’s?

Our life expectancy keeps going higher and higher. So many diseases are treated now that in the past would have taken our lives. Boomers in particular are paying more attention to the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s Disease during their lifetime.
Alzheimer’s Disease is being studied much more as we learn more and more about the brain. [...]

Who Doesn’t Love To Be Read To?

Even when reading is no longer possible for someone with very poor eyesight or a cognitive problem, most people still enjoy hearing stories.
Choosing simple stories is best for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Stories that are familiar ones can still be understood.
This weekend I took some time to prepare for and to read two books for
Gardner’s [...]