Welcome to Word Each Day – a website and daily newsletter dedicated to helping you keep your mind sharp, engaged, and thriving. Our mission is simple: to bring a new word to your inbox every day, offering a small but powerful way to expand your vocabulary and boost your brain health.
Why I Created Word Each Day
I’m a 54-year-old father of two teenage girls and a lifelong lover of language. As a keen reader, I’ve always been fascinated by the power of words and the joy they can bring into our lives. But my passion for creating Word Each Day goes deeper than just a love of language.
A few years ago, I witnessed a close neighbor, just ten years older than me, suffer from the devastating effects of early onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It was heartbreaking to watch him struggle with memory loss, confusion, and drastic personality changes. He experienced trouble remembering names, events, and conversations, and had increasing difficulty concentrating. Over time, his personality shifted, and he began to mistrust others, show aggression, and lose interest in things he once cared about. The mood swings, depression, impaired judgment, and overall confusion that followed were incredibly painful to see.
Seeing someone so close to my own age go through this experience had a profound impact on me. It made me acutely aware of the importance of keeping our brains active and engaged as we age. I wanted to do something to help others maintain their cognitive health, and that’s how Word Each Day was born.
Our Mission
Word Each Day isn’t just about learning new vocabulary; it’s about giving your brain a daily boost. I believe that by consistently challenging our minds with new information, we can help maintain mental clarity and stave off the effects of cognitive decline. My goal is to make this process easy, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone.
Each day, you’ll receive a carefully selected word in your inbox, complete with its definition and usage. Whether you’re looking to enrich your conversations, explore the beauty of language, or simply keep your mind sharp, Word Each Day offers a simple yet meaningful way to do so.
Join Our Journey
I invite you to join me on this journey of discovery and learning. Together, we can keep our minds active, our words flowing, and our curiosity alive.
Thank you for being a part of Word Each Day.
Dan Wiggs
Founder