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Nov 30
‘Tis the Season to De-Stress

The hustle and bustle of the high holiday season is here. For many, this is an additional layer of stress to our busy, full lives. In general, reports indicate that over 40% of Americans report an increase in stress (the bad kind) during this time while over half of us feel our stress is the […]

Nov 30
Strategies for Communication When Facing Alzheimer’s Or Other Dementias

“People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Practicing kind communication is essential to maintaining a person’s integrity, reducing stress levels and promoting general well-being. By Sheryl Stillman | November 29, 2022 “People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how […]

Nov 27
The Five Things You Can Do To Become More Resilient During Turbulent Times

Look at the difficulties in your life as a challenge rather than a roadblock. Change your self-talk from being negative about a situation to being positive of what you are going to do about it. Setting goals or outlining steps you can take can be motivating. LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN Director of Lifelong Learning Resilience […]

Oct 31
Virtual Brain Health Center – Dr. Krystal Culler

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Krystal Culler, Founder of Virtual Brain Health Center, located in Cleveland Heights, OH, USA. What’s your business, and who are your customers? At the Virtual Brain Health Center, we aim to be a […]

Oct 31
Gratitude is Good for the Brain!

It is fall and the high holiday season is here. Thanksgiving straightforwardly reminds us to count our blessings along with all the “thankful” decorative signs and “gratitude” messages that surround us in stores, readings, topics of conversation and more. When we share a special meal with family and friends, it is easy to express our […]

Oct 09
Remembering Names: A Challenge for Your Memory

What do you believe? Prior to diving into this blog, please take a moment to consider the following statements and your belief about your ability to remember names. “I am terrible with names.” -Or- “I have to work to remember someone’s name, but I can do it!” Which statement resonates with you? Take a brief moment […]

Aug 04
Think Fast! Processing Speed

We ask our brains to perform many complex tasks every single day. Our brains age differently, based on a wide variety of factors including normal aging, lifestyle, genetics, environment and more. However, one of the hallmark changes for our cognitive aging is slowed processing speed. One of the first mental processes impacted by biological age […]

Aug 04
Why Brain Health Matters- Welbi +Virtual Brain Health Center

Episode Summary Join us as we discover how to create an engaging, impactful resident experience on Care – the Resident Experience Podcast from Welbi. This month, host Terry Wang chats with Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA, Founder & Creative Director of Virtual Brain Health Center about brain health and how communities can take a […]

Jul 05
Make Sense of Your Brain

engAGE Your BrainBy LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN and Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A. IntroductionHave you ever wondered how your brain makes sense of the world? Our traditional senses connect us to our world and help us interpret our immediate environment. Collectively, our senses work together rather than separate from one another. (We likely do not notice until something […]

May 23
Connecting Better to Individuals with Dementia

An Evening Chat with Conversations to Remember Join our guests, Torie N. Pendleton, Dr. Krystal L. Culler, and Christopher Doran, as they speak from their vast wealth of knowledge about establishing effective, meaningful relations with individuals with dementia.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqqWhXAO7lg