Why can’t I remember young people?

Why can’t I remember young people?

“I have no trouble with people my own age! Of course, I’m an ‘oldie’ ……..” from a reader. Dr Lamont replied: One of the exciting aspects of our wonderful brain is its ability to adapt to the tasks we need it to do. Growing new brain...

Growing Old has its Upsides, too.

By Timi Gustafson, R.D. Old age is no laughing matter. Inevitably, it comes with decline and decay, perhaps disability and loss. On the other hand, there are also opportunities to enjoy one’s later years when they are no longer occupied with goals and ambitions, tasks...

Do The Chasers have Photographic Memory?

Do the Quizzers on ‘The Chase’ have photographic memory? We are often amazed by the way the Chasers can answer questions so quickly. We envy their quickness of mind! But is it true that they have a ‘photographic memory’? ‘No, sorry – It’s...

In Lockdown – Read Jenny’s Story.

What did I do doing during Lockdown? Dear Gillian On several occasions you have asked for feedback and right now I’m bursting with it! I have just completed working through the Memory Tune Book – and I’ve absolutely loved it!! This wonderful time of lockdown has freed...

Why Should Grandkids Have All the Fun?

Technology is for us, too. We can do it!   As technology is affecting every aspect of our society now, we all need to learn about technology regardless of our age.  The speed of technology development is getting faster and requires continual learning from...