How to Get Better: Beginner to Intermediate Players
– Great job trying to learn what for many of you is a new stroke! The approach shot is not an easy stroke and everybody displayed great openness and tenacity. – Like any new shot, technique improvement requires a lot of dedicated time spent. Some helpful hints towards that end: 1). Consider taking a lesson […]
10 Historic Quotes From the State of the Union
Called the “annual message” for most of United States history (from 1790 to 1946), the State of the Union has evolved with the times. It began as a largely straightforward report of all the events, foreign and domestic, impacting the U.S., and grew into a prime-time television event laying out the President’s grand future for […]
Yale’s Happiness Professor Says Anxiety Is Destroying Her Students
Since the Yale cognitive scientist Laurie Santos began teaching her class Psychology and the Good Life in 2018, it has become one of the school’s most popular courses. The first year the class was offered, nearly a quarter of the undergraduate student body enrolled. You could see that as a positive: all these young high-achievers […]
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Daring Greatly
We all struggle a lot in our lives to achieve the things that we think that we should. We often have dreams and visions that often go unrealized. . This book, Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown, really looks at the undercurrents of our shame and vulnerability in our lives and using these things as the […]
How Do I Get Better?
This is perhaps the obvious and pertinent question for anybody that pursues a sport or hobby with seriousness and rigor. The solution: dedicated individualized practice. As I’m sure you know, any athlete or business owner needs to correct technical errors we all have as well as expand our knowledge base. Playing matches, games, or – in the workplace – […]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA
Our very own Dr. John DenBoer recently did a Facebook LIVE post explaining the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Since this is such an important topic and many people have a misunderstanding when it comes to the two, let’s explore the differences. It is helpful to look at dementia as an umbrella category for all […]
COMMUNICATING WITH THOSE WITH DEMENTIA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Those with dementia suffer with memory loss, making everyday activities difficult, especially communicating. Since the holidays are a time for family and friends to socialize, you should know what to do and what not to do when communicating with loved ones or friends who have dementia. Things to remember to do when communicating with someone […]
HOW TO STAY ACTIVE IN NURSING HOMES
There comes a time when we get older that we may need to consider living in a nursing home. This can be an overwhelming decision. If you do decide to live in a nursing home, make sure that you are staying socially and physically active so that you can have the best experience possible. It […]
FOODS TO EAT THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN
Brain health is important, especially as we grow older. Brain exercises along with physical exercise can help mitigate the onset of dementia. However, keep in mind that nutrition is also just as important. Think about adding these “superfoods” into your diet to increase your odds of maintaining a healthy brain. Smart foods help feed your […]