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Comment on Staying Active: At Age 77, Alzheimer’s Patient Plans To Explore Loch Ness… By Canoe! by Tori Deaux

Tori Deaux — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:28:38 +0000

Thanks so much for dropping by, John! Great to hear about your first training day, and now I’m off to see the photos!

Comment on Staying Active: At Age 77, Alzheimer’s Patient Plans To Explore Loch Ness… By Canoe! by John Forsyth

John Forsyth — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:29:42 +0000

Thrilled to see that you are spreading the word. You are absolutely right about a challenge. I am a different man already but I was O.K. before. First ‘training’ day was yesterday – a calm day. Took my time but did Foyers to Dores- 10.5 miles in 6 hours. Superb trip – so lucky to live here – saw so much more – listening to recently arrived Chiff-chaffs, Willow warblers and others. Piped on my journey by Sandpipers – handing me on to the next pair as I travelled along the shore. Fascinating geology as shoreline is mainly cliff faces. Trees coming into leaf, gorgeous – so fresh. Great views and so quiet. Must do another section every third day. Thank you for your complimentary comments.

Please see justgiving.com/john-forsyth for photos,etc

Comment on Staying Active: At Age 77, Alzheimer’s Patient Plans To Explore Loch Ness… By Canoe! by Johnathan

Johnathan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:55:19 +0000

Nice to see that he’s staying active and not afraid to go off on his own. My father-in-llaw is at a similar stage and people fuss over him all the time, never wanting to leave him along for a minute!

Comment on Remembering Who You Are: Genealogy For Your Brain Health by Linda Buroker

Linda Buroker — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:04:46 +0000

I love your blog. Your bio is great and it makes me want to know you and read more of your work. I was particularly drawn to your article on genealogy. My own blog for smart seniors also promotes health and ideas for independent living and I feel very strongly about people taking charge of their own lives. I would love it if you would visit my site. I look forward to visiting your site again. Linda

Comment on "I Remember Better When I Paint": A DVD about the Arts and Alzheimer’s by Laurel Zuckerman

Laurel Zuckerman — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:34 +0000

Thank you for this fine article.
I was quite moved by the film. It shows how human contact and an appeal to an individual’s artistic senses can help restore humanity, even in a person shattered by a terrible disease like Alzheimer’s.

I had the privilege of interviewing Berna Hueber, who was inspired to make this film because of the role art therapy played in helping her mother.

She said: “In the moments when she painted, my mother truly seemed to come alive. That is why we wanted to share these experiences—in the hope that they will help show how our society can address the challenge of Alzheimer’s…also through the healing, communicative power of the creative arts.”

For those interested, here is the complete interview:
http://www.laurelzuckerman.com/2009/12/paris-writers-news-interviews-berna-huebner-on-the-groundbreaking-alzheimers-film-i-feel-better-when.html

Comment on 10 Brain-Friendly Hobbies for Successful Aging (part 1) by lahgibbs

lahgibbs — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:39:21 +0000

I had no idea that gardening was helpful in the ways you’ve described but it sounds good to me. I have tomato plants and they are going to be happy now that I’m going to spend more time with them

Comment on 5 Tips For Finding Meaning & Purpose After Retirement by What's a meaningful life? Eric Maisel and tips for making meaning

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Comment on The Soundtrack Of Your Memory by SunnyD

SunnyD — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:55:22 +0000

Wonderful post; music is so vital to life. Saw a film that shows the hows and whys of music and arts treats and beats Alzheimer’s. Really remarkable.

Edited: Unfortunately, the link to the film that SunnyD left doesn’t work – I’m interested, if you see this and care to resubmit the link, or just provide the title and I’ll track it down! Tori

Comment on Can Finding Purpose In Life Help Defend Against Alzheimer’s? A New Study Says Yes. by Mike Logan

Mike Logan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:38:00 +0000

Hi Tori,

I went through a very powerful experiential weekend for men, in 1989, and part of the work was to find a mission. Long story short, my first iteration was “Heal the Children’s Shame” which was more about my shame than anyone elses, and then another mission emerged, “I empower awareness and choice”, and when I really remember that and get into it, it makes the hair on my stand up and gives me goose bumps. I think you should write about mission and passion and vision in conjunction with science, as if you don’t already anyway. Mike

Comment on Healthy Brains For Generations: Getting The Grandkids Involved by Tori Deaux

Tori Deaux — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:36 +0000

Mike! Glad to see you found your way here … I should probably draw a better roadmap for MindTweaks readers, eh? There will be some big changes there soon (and here, too, I’m told) and hopefully a bit better integration.

I’m glad you found this post helpful – I love the idea of challenging the kids the way you suggested!