At Ageless Grace, we focus primarily on physical exercises to keep the brain in tip-top condition. But that doesn’t mean we ignore healthy food, stress management, and sleep, all critical components of a healthy brain and thriving body.

The Best Food for the Brain

Much like exercise, the best food for the brain is the food you will eat often and enjoy. (The best exercise is the exercise you will do!) If you can’t stand a brain food listed below, don’t try to force yourself to eat it. Meals should be both enjoyable and healthy.

It’s easy to eat well when delicious, healthy food is easy to access. Identify the foods you enjoy from the list below, and keep your pantry and fridge stocked. Choose organic fruits, veggies, and grains when you can. The list is in no particular order.

Brain Food #1 Chocolate 

We thought we’d start with the brain food that will get everyone excited. That’s right – chocolate! But before you run out and buy a Snickers, the kind of chocolate you eat matters for brain health.

You want to look for rich dark chocolate – aim for 70% dark or higher. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which can improve blood flow to the brain and boost cognitive function. Sugary milk chocolate will not give you the benefits you’re looking for. Limit your dark chocolate intake to 30-60 grams a few times weekly.

Don’t see dark chocolate at the checkout aisle where typical chocolate bars are sold? Most grocery stores now have a specialty section with finer chocolate and candies.

Brain Food #2 Leafy Greens and Cruciferous Vegetables 

Leafy greens such as spinach, collard greens, and kale are rich in vitamins and minerals that can support brain health. Leafy greens are also high in nutrients such as folate, beta-carotene, folic acid, and lutein, which are essential for brain function and can help improve memory and cognitive performance.

Want to protect your brain health? Eat cruciferous vegetables! Broccoli and other cruciferous veggies contain metabolites known to have neuroprotective properties.

You really can’t eat too many leafy greens; having a small side salad with meals is always a great option. But, if you’re looking for a beneficial number, ¼ of a cup per day or 1 ½ to 2 cups a week is all you need to get a brain boost. What about cruciferous vegetables? The USDA recommends eating 1.5 to 2.5 grams per week.

Brain Food #3 Whole Grains

Good carbs are not your enemy! Instead of eating white bread and white pasta, think whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, quinoa, barley, and oatmeal. Whole grains are high in fiber, which can support overall brain health. Many whole grains are rich in vitamin E, an important antioxidant that prevents neurological damage and helps reduce the presence of free radicals.

Whole grains also help regulate blood sugar levels and provide a steady energy supply to the brain. Don’t want to be on a blood sugar rollercoaster? Eat whole grains.

Bonus! Whole grains are also beneficial to your cardiovascular health.

Aim for three servings of whole grains daily, totaling at least 48 grams.

Brain Food #4 Fatty Fish

Fish is so yummy, and it’s good for your brain! Fish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, herring, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain health. The healthy fats in fish have been tied to lower levels of beta-amyloid in the blood. Beta-amyloid is a protein that forms dangerous clumps in the brain that often lead to Alzheimer’s disease.

Does the fish you choose matter? YES! Look for low-mercury fish. Aim for a minimum of two servings of low-mercury fatty fish per week.

Brain Food #5 Turmeric

When it comes to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric, which contains a compound called curcumin, is where it’s at! Turmeric has been shown to improve both memory and cognitive function, protect against Alzheimer’s, and support brain cell growth. More curry, please!

Unless you eat meals with turmeric in it every day, it’s unlikely you will be able to get what you need from food. Look into taking a curcumin supplement.

Brain Food #6 Berries

Beautiful, colorful berries! Blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries are incredibly delicious and high in antioxidants and flavonoids, which can protect the brain from inflammation and oxidative stress. They have also been shown to improve memory and cognitive function.

Eating at least two half-cup servings of berries per week has been shown to slow memory decline by as much as two-and-a-half years. Wowza! Pass the berries, please.

Brain Food #7 Avocados

Many people shy away from avocados because they are high in fat and calories. But don’t count avocados out! Avocados are high in healthy fats and vitamins that can support brain health. In fact, a study in Nutrients found that people who ate avocado daily for six months saw a significant boost in problem-solving efficiency and working memory. 

If you’re concerned about calories, eat ¼ – ½ of an avocado daily, and cut back somewhere else. Avocados are a powerful brain food! 

Brain Food #8 Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios, macadamias, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, and chia seeds are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which can support brain function. Many seeds also contain substantial levels of vitamin E, an antioxidant that can help protect the brain from damage.

If you must choose just one nut or seed, we recommend eating walnuts, a powerhouse food packed with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Want to improve your cognitive abilities? Eat 15-30 grams of nuts and seeds daily – and don’t be afraid to mix it up with different types.

Brain Food #9 Coffee and Tea

Hooray! Another brain food (drink) that is likely already a daily habit. Caffeine boosts the brain’s information-processing ability. If you are sensitive to caffeine, try green tea as a gentler option.

Four cups of coffee or black tea a day are safe for most adults, but if you feel jittery or experience any other negative symptoms, cut back on the amount you drink.

Brain Food #10 Tomatoes 

Finally, our 10th best food for the brain: tomatoes! Lycopene is great for your brain, and tomatoes are full of it. Lycopene is a carotenoid shown to fend off cognitive disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Three medium tomatoes contain about 9 milligrams of lycopene, which can seem like a lot to eat. But remember that you can get lots of lycopene from tomato sauces, soups, and even ketchup.

Variety: The Best Food for the Brain

The brain requires a variety of nutrients to function optimally, so try to incorporate the above foods into a healthy and balanced diet. When planning meals, eat plates chockfull of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other whole, unprocessed foods. Fatty fish also supports brain health, but be sure to choose wisely.

Stay tuned for our next article on supplements for a healthy brain. 

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The director of the George Washington University College of Medicine argues that the brain of an elderly person is much more plastic than is commonly believed. At this age, the interaction of the right and left hemispheres of the brain becomes harmonious, which expands our creative possibilities. That is why among people over 60 you can find many personalities who have just started their creative activities.

Of course, the brain is no longer as fast as it was in youth. However, it wins in flexibility. That is why, with age, we are more likely to make the right decisions and are less exposed to negative emotions. The peak of human intellectual activity occurs at about 70 years old, when the brain begins to work at full strength.

Over time, the amount of myelin in the brain increases, a substance that facilitates the rapid passage of signals between neurons. Due to this, intellectual abilities are increased by 300% compared to the average.

And the peak of active production of this substance falls on 60-80 years of age. Also interesting is the fact that after 60 years, a person can use 2 hemispheres at the same time. This allows you to solve much more complex problems.

Professor Monchi Uri from the University of Montreal believes that the brain of an elderly person chooses the least energy-intensive path, cutting unnecessary and leaving only the right options for solving the problem. A study was conducted in which different age groups took part. Young people were confused a lot when passing the tests, while those over 60 made the right decisions.

Now let’s look at the features of the brain at the age of 60-80. They are really rosy.

FEATURES OF THE BRAIN OF AN ELDERLY PERSON.

1. The neurons of the brain do not die off, as everyone around them says. Connections between them simply disappear if a person does not engage in mental work.

2. Absent-mindedness and forgetfulness appear due to an overabundance of information. Therefore, you do not need to focus your whole life on unnecessary trifles.

3. Beginning at the age of 60, a person, when making decisions, uses not one hemisphere at the same time, like young people, but both.

4. Conclusion: if a person leads a healthy lifestyle, moves, has a feasible physical activity and has full mental activity, intellectual abilities DO NOT decrease with age, but only GROW, reaching a peak by the age of 80-90 years.

So don’t be afraid of old age. Strive to develop intellectually. Learn new crafts, make music, learn to play musical instruments, paint pictures! Dance! Take an interest in life, meet and communicate with friends, make plans for the future, travel as best you can. Don’t forget to go to shops, cafes, concerts. Do not lock yourself alone – it is destructive for any person. Live with the thought: all the good things are still ahead of me!

A large study in the United States found that:

The most productive age of a person is from 60 to 70 years;
The 2nd most productive human stage is the age from 70 to 80 years old;
3rd most productive stage – 50 and 60 years old.
Before that, the person has not yet reached his peak.
The average age of the Nobel Prize laureates is 62;
The average age of the presidents of the 100 largest companies in the world is 63 years;
The average age of pastors in the 100 largest churches in the United States is 71;
The average age of dads is 76 years.
This confirms that a person’s best and most productive years are between 60 and 80 years of age.
This study was published by a team of doctors and psychologists in the NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE.
They found that at 60 you reach the peak of your emotional and mental potential, and this continues until you are 80.
Therefore, if you are 60, 70 or 80 years old, you are at the best level of your life.

SOURCE: New England Journal of Medicine

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We all know there is a long list of things we can do personally to make a difference on this planet we call home.  We understand that as individuals, we can make an impact for good on this Earth.

We can volunteer our time, talents and resources to a cause that ignites our passion; causes like the safety of children, the education of women and girls, food for the undernourished, equal human rights, clean water sources for everyone – or perhaps we can offer to remind each person of power or influence, in a text, an email or a letter, that we are all ONE;  that what happens to my sister, happens to me; that what I deserve, all my sisters deserve, when I succeed, my sister succeeds.

When I was younger, I thought, what can I do?  I’m just one person – with no influence, no power, no political or financial prestige, no public office.  I watched my mother and my grandmother volunteer as a matter of daily life in our tiny, farming community in the Southern United States, where little more than two hundred people lived and worked.

They offered to serve on school committees, play the piano for a gathering, make a quilt or baby blanket, tell stories to children who needed attention or give time off to their mothers, who needed a break. I saw them cook meals for those who might need them, take a bouquet of flowers from their gardens to an elderly man or woman, sit and visit the lonely or sick; send greeting cards through the mail or deliver them on a doorstep, to almost anyone, for any occasion, with a personal, handwritten note of loving concern. I watched them take the time to talk to young women about life — and how to make good choices.

And finally, it dawned on me – my humble, not wealthy, not famous, mother and grandmother were changing the world for good, one person at a time, in the best way they knew how.  They simply saw a need and stepped in to help.

My daring grandmother had her own general store in the 1920’s, long before it was considered a viable possibility for women to own a business.  She thoughtfully and respectfully served each customer, regardless of race, color, age, education or economic status, in the order they arrived in her place of business, with care and compassion for their needs. She was unwavering in her unpopular belief that all people are created equal.

My mother taught primary school, served as the pianist in a rural church for 63 years, directed plays and concerts, tutored young women, formed committees of mothers, helped girls and families in need of food, clothing, school books and hope – and served as a model of service to her small community. 

I was mightily blessed to have such impressive female role models. 

And each of us, on this International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2023, have the privilege, and choice, to be a role model – even if for just ONE young woman or girl, ONE lonely older woman or ONE struggling mother.

Emily Dickinson, the American poet, wrote: “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not have lived in vain.  If I can ease one life the aching or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not have lived in vain.”

I’m honored to know the Nashville singer/songwriter and performer, Jana Stanfield. She has written many inspirational songs and phrases that have stayed with me over the years, but I have one favorite that has become my personal theme song or mantra — and I do my best to play it in my head and heart every single day.

In her song ALL THE GOOD, which you can find online, she sings these words she wrote: 

“I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good I can do.”  

Let me repeat that.  

“I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good I can do.”

That’s it – there are no other lyrics – she sings them with a background chorus of other singers in Chinese, Spanish, Hebrew, French, and a few other languages.

Those words light up my heart and my brain – and remind me that I DO have the personal power to makes choices to change the world for good…just like my mother and grandmother did, one person at a time.

More importantly, those song lyrics remind me that we are not alone. 

“WE” are a family, a community, a village, a city; we are a university, a church, a hospital — we are a school, a gudwara.  We are a nation, a continent and a entire planet of people.  

3.9 billion women and girls are in the world today – and TOGETHER, WE THRIVE. 

Together, we make a collective difference that matters, that lifts each other up to the possibilities of a better life and a better planet for us all. 

It is TOGETHER that we RISE. 

And that means, we need YOU…to take action, to join a group, to raise your hand or start a small circle of women.

In a recent meditation by author, activist, and spiritual leader, Marianne Williamson, she wrote: 

“We don’t want to accept that what is, is what has to be. We want to pierce the veil of illusion that separates us from a world of infinite possibility. We want another kind of life for ourselves and for the world. We are considering that there might be another way – a door to miraculous realms, simply waiting to be opened.”

We don’t need to wait for someone else to make the first move.  We don’t need to look to female movie stars, lawyers or journalists to step forward, although we are inspired by their Light.  

WE can change where we are in small ways, every single, ordinary day, through simple, extraordinary actions. And that change will spread to the next community and the next; to the next town and the next; to the next woman, and the next, to the next little girl, and the next.  

In the words of the inspired leader and peaceful activist, Mahatma Ghandi, 

“BE the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Due to his humility and down-to-earth nature, the 11th President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam came to be known as the “People’s President”.

He is quoted often for saying:

“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.”

What I “do” in the world, my business life, my career and my passion, is devoted to improving brain function for all ages, to changing the model of aging in the world, so all of us, especially our children, understand that we can make simple, personal choices to provide cognitive resilience and reserve for the rest of our years here on earth, without fear or limitation.  My wish is for all of us to live out our lives with optimal functionality, quality of life, and active participation in all we need to do and desire to do, in order to experience life at its fullest.

However, the work I do – the work that each one of you do – is simply a platform, a spring board, so we can care, connect and collaborate face-to-face, one-on-one, with other women who want to make a positive difference for ourselves, our families and our world.

Whether we are nurses, artists, teachers or mothers; volunteers, writers, dancers or singers, farmers or scientist – whatever it is we “do” in our daily lives – we ALL have opportunities every day to open a door to change, for good – all we need do is STEP IN, and say “How can I help?”

Perhaps just as importantly, we all know other women and girls in our families and our communitites that we can invite to join us, as we collaborate for positive change.

Yes, I am an optimist.  Yet I’m an optimist who believes we can overcome the very real challenges, hardships, inequities and sometimes tedious work required to make changes for good –  when we roll up our sleeves and do the work, one step at a time. 

According to Dr. Paula Fellingham, Win Win Women Founder and one of the Global Directors for this day that celebrates women all over the world, “the goal of the International Women’s Day events is to educate, inspire, and honor women in India and worldwide, and to share the wisdom of experts, so that during and after the events, men and women, working together, can help LIFT the level of love, prosperity, and peace on Earth.”

No act of kindness, service or compassion is too small to make a large difference.

 And where two or more of us are gathered together and committed to a change for good…possibilities WILL present themselves, and doors WILL open.

For it is TOGETHER that we rise.

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Thank you! Now let me tell you how to access support for positive change where you live:
Win Win Women offers daily TV shows every week that can be accessed on your phone, featuring women experts from all over the world, providing information on every relevant topic imaginable. Simply go to www.winwinwomen.com and click on “watch our shows”. 

There, you can also access the LIVING A GRACEFUL LIFE show offered by my company, Ageless Grace Brain Health, hosted by a young and inspirational female leader in the field of movement, emotional and cognitive health and quality of life, Tracey Gelb.

The show is live and interactive at 7pm Eastern Time on Monday evenings. You also have the option to view previously recorded sessions on topics that can improve your life and the lives of those you love. 

I invite you to visit my website as well, for a free Ageless Grace class and free booklet of tips on graceful aging at www.agelessgrace.com. 

Thank you for joining me – today is the beginning of our next step to changing the world for good, for TOGETHER WE THRIVE.

Nah-maste. The Light in me recognizes the Light in you.

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For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, the home should be a safe sanctuary that can be easily adaptable as needs change. Due to the increased risk of injuries at home, steps must be taken to create the most comfortable and safe environment. We’ve put together four easy hacks to simplify life at home.

Analyze the Home

The first step you need to take is to assess the state of the home in question. Take note of the house’s layout, anything that may need to be repaired, and other possible areas of concern. It’s important to go room by room to assess potential household hazards. Pay close attention to bathrooms, laundry rooms, and garages, as this is where more serious dangers can hide. For example, medication, laundry detergent, and lawn care tools are all serious home hazards that should be handled with care. Come up with a plan to limit these household dangers and implement extra safety precautions. Utilizing locks or safes to keep hazards out of reach can help keep your loved one away from possible harm. Next, you’ll want to create a list of what needs to be modified in the home. Fixing narrow hallways, steep stairs, and swapping tubs for walk-in showers are all common home upgrades that can be utilized. Once you have a list of what needs to be updated, you’ll need to figure out the best way to obtain these home modifications. While caregivers can do some modifications, others must be done by a handyman or contractor. Consider your budget and long-term goals and go from there. If you find that your list has a lot of expensive home modifications, tap into your home’s equity for some extra cash that can be used towards these expenses. Once you’re done analyzing the home, you can get started on the more simple home hacks to make life easier.  

Remove Tripping Hazards

According to the CDC, one out of every four older adults will fall each year in the US. To make life easier for individuals with Alzheimer’s, tripping hazards must be removed. Get rid of throw rugs and unnecessary clutter that may cause a loved one to fall. Also, uneven or broken steps need to be repaired as this can lead to tripping. For an extra layer of protection, add railings and lights on the stairs to ensure as much support as possible. Non-skid mats can be used in the bathroom to ensure the floor isn’t slippery. You can also look into assistive devices such as canes or walkers so your loved one has support when walking around the house. While suffering from a fall is common for seniors, taking precautions in the home can decrease these chances.

Install New Safety Devices 

Improve Overall Mobility

In order to keep individuals with Alzheimer’s as independent as possible, mobility in the home needs to be manageable for them. One of the most significant factors when increasing mobility is lighting. By increasing proper lighting, those living with Alzheimer’s can see where they are going and identify certain rooms or areas of the house more easily. To improve mobility in the home, make sure proper lighting is in all walkways and rooms. It can also be beneficial to have ample light outside of the home on all paths and doors. For inside the home, mobility can be improved by keeping the center of all rooms clear and free of clutter to ensure an open walkway from room to room. You can use reflector tape to properly mark hallways and paths, making it easier for them to get around the home. It can also be wise to remove locks to rooms such as the bedroom or bathroom. With locks, you risk the chance of your loved one locking themselves out of rooms which can cause them to become disoriented. The more accessible the home is, the easier it will be for them to get into a daily routine. 

Modifications might need to be made to keep the home safe and accessible for those living with Alzheimer’s. By assessing the condition of the home, you can get a better understanding of the state the home is in and what changes need to be made. Simple changes such as limiting tripping hazards, utilizing safety devices, and increasing mobility will all contribute to your loved one living safely at home. 

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Here’s what the brain science says about how to rewire your brain!

Your brain is constantly changing itself. With each passing moment, your billions of neurons change the number and strength of their trillions of connections. Beyond these fascinating changes, our brains also create new neurons over the course of our lifespans. And while there’s still lots to be learned about exactly how our brains change and what changes them, research has pointed to certain key strategies we can use to help promote healthy brain change.

Over the last decades, a powerful concept has become increasingly popular in the neuroscience literature. This concept is neuroplasticity: an umbrella term for the way our brains change over our lifespan in response to our life experiences. To be fair, despite recent interest, the idea itself isn’t all that new. In fact, William James described “plasticity” in reference to the brain in 1890. What is new is our knowledge of what neuroplasticity looks like in the brain, and more importantly, how we can influence it for our benefit.

At a basic level, neuroplasticity speaks to the science behind the idea that our brains are highly plastic, adaptable and change in response to new information. Some important examples of neuroplasticity at play include learning and memory. It’s also thought to underlie the brain’s ability to heal after injuries like strokes.

The science of neuroplasticity can get incredibly complicated very quickly, and there are multiple types of neuroplasticity and a number of conditions for which this science is relevant. For most people, one of the most relevant things to know about neuroplasticity is that issues with this process are linked to conditions like psychological trauma, depression and cognitive decline/dementia. So what can we do to help flip this switch and promote healthy neuroplasticity?

A number of scientific studies over the last decades have sought to determine how we can leverage lifestyle factors to help our brains to rewire themselves for the better through neuroplasticity. Among the results, there are 3 major considerations:

1. REGULARLY MOVING YOUR BODY

Of all the interventions linked to improvements in healthy neuroplasticity in people, movement is at the top of the list. Why is that? First, regular physical activity correlates with a lower risk for conditions linked to issues with neuroplasticity like mood issues and Alzheimer’s disease. Next, physical activity increases production of a molecule called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that is key to healthy neuroplasticity. Finally, higher fitness correlates with brain imaging findings linked to improvements in healthy neuroplasticity.

How much movement do you need to get the benefits? Any amount of physical activity is good for the brain and body, and research shows potential neuroplasticity benefits linked to aerobic exercise (like jogging/biking), weight lifting, and even yoga. There’s not much consensus on exactly how much is needed, but starting shooting for 20 minutes of movement at least a few times a week is a great place to start!

2. STRETCHING YOUR MIND

One interesting observation in the neuroplasticity research is the connection between brain exercise and improvements in brain function. At a basic level, the idea is that keeping our brains engaged, learning, and exposed to rich new stimuli is thought to promote new connections and wiring in our brains, and that this may help protect us against risk for things like cognitive decline. Examples of how to put this into practice range from problem solving (e.g. crosswords, Wordle, sudoku) to practicing an instrument or a foreign language or trying new things (e.g., trying public speaking). The bottom line here is that learning and doing new and mentally difficult things may be a good way to help promote overall brain health, in part through neuroplasticity. And for an additional bonus, there’s now research suggesting that the combination of mental and physical exercises may have an especially beneficial effect.

3. MINIMIZING CHRONIC STRESS AND INFLAMMATION

If physical and mental exercises are good for healthy neuroplasticity, what is bad for it? Here, research has revealed that two major lifestyle variables may be at play: chronic stress and chronic inflammation. Each of these influences may suppress brain production of the key neuroplasticity molecule BDNF. Additionally, chronic stress has been linked to imaging findings in brains suggestive of issues related to neuroplasticity. These include shrinkage of the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus (two structures key to mood and cognition) and a relative expansion of the amygdala (a hub for emotional processing).

It’s important to note that despite these types of studies, we don’t want to fully remove inflammation and stress from our lives and our brains. On the other hand, basic lifestyle changes that may support healthier levels of each of those inputs may have a positive effect on neuroplasticity processes. For stress, finding ways to mitigate excess stress (exercise, nature exposure, mindfulness, working with a mental health practitioner) could prove helpful. Regarding inflammation, choosing a diet like the Mediterranean diet (low in processed foods and added sugars), getting good sleep, engaging in regular physical activity and avoiding unnecessary exposure to air pollution have all been linked to potential anti-inflammatory effects.

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I have used Ageless Grace in so many aspects of my life and have found outstanding results.  This past June I was rear-ended by another vehicle and literally sandwiched between it and the vehicle in front of me.  Thank God I survived but it did leave me with some pretty serious health issues and limitations. 

As I was already practicing my Ageless Grace tools every day it was very important for me to continue after the accident.  My left knee was injured and now it locks on me and is very painful.  My right hand was injured and I have lost some use and one finger locks as well.  Ageless Grace has helped me with pain in both areas and also with movement.  With COVID amongst us it isn’t always easy to get to physio or to the pain clinic.  So Ageless Grace has been my saving grace on my own health journey. 

I also practiced Ageless Grace with my mom who passed away December 2020.  Until her hospitalization, she loved Ageless Grace so much that when she became unable to speak she would take my hand in the morning and guide me to our Ageless Grace spot in my meditation/therapy room for us to do some tools together.  Ageless Grace helped me to cope and helped my mom on her dementia journey.  It was a way for us to be close and enjoy an activity together.

As an employee of the Alzheimer’s Society of New Brunswick for 6 years, I was able to implement Ageless Grace in some nursing homes and had wonderful moments with so many patients and families.

I am now employed by the Moncton Sports Dome as the Seniors Program Director.  I am in charge of developing programs for seniors and Ageless Grace will be a major part of this new innovative online program for seniors living in nursing homes across the province.  

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