I've been playing brain games on my smart phone, mainly to keep myself occupied while I'm traveling. They are so easy to download. I especially like Lumosity, and various word search games that people have suggested. It turns out that these types of games are recommended as a way to keep your mind supple and fend off Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation discusses "four pillars of prevention:" diet and supplements, including reduced fat and foods hig

“These stairs are getting slower and slower,” Mom comments as we walk down the three flights to the street. I laugh at her expressive way of telling me she's moving slowly. I am like an anthropologist discovering the true meaning of her words. When we walk past a kitchen wares store, Mom says, “I remember the first time we went to look for frying pans together.” I decide she's telling me that she enjoys my company. Mom is using her words to suggest that she has a connection t