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Dementia Signs and Symptoms There are many signs and symptoms of dementia, a destructive illness that we should be aware of.  The exact cause of dementia is unknown.  Let’s review some of the signs and symptoms obtained from the Oak Street Health Information Website. Risk Factors are as follows: Non-Modifiable Modifiable Signs and Symptoms SymptomsContinue reading “Dementia”

What it Means to Be a Friend The dictionary defines friendship as “a state of mutual support, esteem, and trust between two people”. Friendships are important relationships in one’s life. Friends are those that we share a bond with.  When you need a shoulder to cry on or lean on, a friend is someone thatContinue reading “What it Means to Be a Friend”

Obsession With Social Media Social Media has taken over the lives of many people.  Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with social media per se.  However, when a person spends the majority of their day on Facebook, Twitter, and Tik Tok when is there time to get anything done? I know many peopleContinue reading “Obsession With Social Media”

Glass Half Full There are two ways to look at a glass of water fifty percent full.  You can choose to look at the glass half empty or half full. I choose to look at the glass half full. I do this because I know that attitude is everything.  Having a positive attitude helps toContinue reading “Glass Half Full”

Clarence Thomas’s “Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps” In an interview many years back Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas admonished black folks and told them they need to not look to others but better yet, pull themselves up by their bootstraps.  The problem is many of us don’t have boots.  So much has been takenContinue reading “Clarence Thomas’s “Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps””

Why I am Happy I begin each day being thankful that God  has allowed me to see another day.  I am happy that I continually wake up with my health, my strength and my right mind.  The hustle and grind of our daily activities sometimes causes us to not take note of the things inContinue reading “Why I am Happy”

Elder Respect There used to be a time, especially in the African American community when elders were held in high esteem.  Parents taught their children to respect older adults and those in positions of authority. Now it is not uncommon for young people to use profanity, assault and generally disrespect their elders.  Just recently standingContinue reading “Elder Respect”

Haters Let’s talk about haters.  They are all around you.  They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.  They can be a friend, a family member, a co-worker, or a church member.  The list goes on and on.  Sometimes they are quite elusive. Some are chameleons and the side of them that you see isContinue reading “Haters”

Quality of Life Wikipedia defines the quality of life by many standard indicators that include wealth, employment, the environment, mental and physical health, education, and recreation. Having and maintaining a decent quality of life during one’s golden years requires advanced preparation. While growing up in the seventies and eighties my parent’s way of preparing myContinue reading “Quality of Life”

Rolling Fork Mississippi Before March 26, 2023, I had never heard of Rolling Fork Mississippi until this name (Rolling Fork) was appearing on local as well as national news broadcasts. This very small community of 1,883 people was the victim of a catastrophic storm that decimated the town. Our purpose at VMGReview is to inspire,Continue reading “Rolling Fork Mississippi”