A Good Book is Good for Your Brain

“I can tell you why I inhale books like oxygen: I’m grateful for my one life, but I’d prefer to live a thousand …” – Anne Bogel As we grow into middle age and beyond, preventative measures to slow cognitive…

“I can tell you why I inhale books like oxygen: I’m grateful for my one life, but I’d prefer to live a thousand …” – Anne Bogel As we grow into middle age and beyond, preventative measures to slow cognitive…

Most of us are familiar with the 1994 film The Lion King. Although the movie is often marketed as a children’s film, its central themes resonate with audiences of all ages. At its heart, The Lion King is a story…

As those with diagnosed autism continue to age in the modern landscape, researchers are beginning to ask questions that, until recently, received very little attention. One area of growing interest is whether autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is connected to an…

When Ari Gill transferred to the University of Southern California from UC San Diego, she was eager to find meaningful ways to get involved on campus. As she explored volunteer opportunities through USC’s pre-health organizations, one opportunity immediately stood out:…

At Conversations to Remember, our mission to combat older adult isolation has always been powered by the empathy, energy, and dedication of student volunteers. To deepen this impact and foster vibrant local communities, we are thrilled to announce the official…

Every patient who walks through a hospital’s doors carries more than a medical chart. They carry a history, a lifetime of experiences, many of which may have left invisible but lasting marks. Consider this: nearly 90% of adults in the…

Introduction Every day, approximately 11,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday. According to AARP’s most recent survey, 75 percent of people over 50 express a clear preference: they want to remain in their own homes as they age, surrounded by familiar…

Aging changes the way we look and feel — and it also changes our voices and how we sound. Our voices begin evolving from the moment we’re born, from the giggling sound of an infant to the sophisticated vocal system…

A conversation may seem like a small thing. We have countless conversations every day, often without thinking twice about them. Yet over the past two years, Conversations to Remember has taught me that a single conversation can do much more…

Remembering Stonewall This past June marked the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. On June 28, 1969, the New York City police raided Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village where members of the LGBTQIA+ community came to…