Alzheimer’s Care: Understanding and Preventing Memory Loss Part 3

Alzheimer’s Care: Understanding and Preventing Memory Loss Part 3

By peter Mangiola Rn

How to Prevent Memory LossNo matter what backgrounds our loved ones come from or what level of mental activity they are accustomed to, it’s not too late for them to learn new habits to prevent memory loss as they enter retirement.

Given all that scientists have discovered so far, it is mostly just a matter of doing daily mental exercises to keep the brain stimulated and keep building the cognitive reserves. It’s possible this may require developing some new habits.

Here are some ways seniors can increase their daily mental activity and fight memory loss:

PuzzlesCrossword and Soduku puzzles are one of the simplest and most effective daily brain stimulation activities. Either puzzle can be found in most newspapers, online or in a book of puzzles. These puzzles can be done alone and on their own schedule. So, for only the cost of a daily newspaper, your aging loved one can have a daily activity they can do any time that will keep their mind sharp.

Playing ChessChess is a great board game that increases social interaction and enhances critical thinking ability. This is a game almost everyone knows how to play but very few have ever mastered. Because of the strategy and forward thinking required, chess has been shown to boost cognitive functions. If your aging parent can find a good opponent of equal or slightly better ability, they could have a regular social activity that will help keep up the neural connections.

Regular ReadingNumerous studies have shown a link between regular reading and increased brain functioning ability. Reading is another activity that can be done singularly and on a flexible schedule. Reading provides regular exercise to the brain and aids seniors with word recall. Reading a daily newspaper, magazine or book is a great habit to begin as seniors enter retirement.

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