{"id":1065,"date":"2017-03-01T16:32:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T16:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/2\/?p=1065"},"modified":"2018-08-13T15:30:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T15:30:02","slug":"tips-keeping-brain-sharp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/2\/illinois\/arlingtonheights\/blog\/tips-keeping-brain-sharp\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Keeping Your Brain Sharp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Forgetting where you put the car keys. Struggling to recall the name of someone you just met. These so-called \u201csenior moments\u201d can happen at any age, and while slip-ups aren\u2019t necessarily cause for concern, they can get you thinking about ways to prevent cognitive decline as you age.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1071 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/03\/brain.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"232\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to keep your memory and focus sharp, and it\u2019s never too early to start flexing your brain and using that old noggin in new ways. Just like any other muscle, the brain strengthens with practice, and atrophies without use. Doing crossword puzzles and playing Sudoku can help, but that\u2019s just a start!<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips for maintaining mental agility and <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/2\/illinois\/arlingtonheights\/services\/alzheimers-and-dementia-care\/\">preventing Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia<\/a>. Some of them sound like a ton of fun!<\/p>\n<p><b>Learn something new:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apa.org\/research\/action\/memory-changes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> shows that those who learn throughout their lives are less likely to develop Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia. And as we age, learning new tasks that push the brain out of its comfort zone is increasingly important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So maybe you\u2019ve always wanted to learn Spanish or Russian. Or taking up tennis, learning to play the guitar or starting dancing appeals to you. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">you learn is less important than <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">processing new information stretches your brain. And if you\u2019ve always been reading and pushing your brain, don\u2019t stop \u2014\u00a0just keep in mind it\u2019s exploring new mental terrain that makes a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Stay involved.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maintaining strong social connections can reduce the risk of cognitive decline as we age, according to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alz.org\/research\/science\/alzheimers_prevention_and_risk.asp#social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alzheimer\u2019s Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you work or live with someone, socializing is easy. If not, seeing friends and extended family often, staying involved in local community organization or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">volunteering for a cause can help. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anything to avoid social stagnancy makes a difference! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Get moving:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We know that the mind and body are intertwined, and balancin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">g physical and mental exercise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is key keeping the brain sharp. Even brisk walking just three times a day can make a huge difference. Setting workout goals can also help you stay focused and active, whether that means training for a race or keeping ongoing appointments with a workout buddy at the gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Test your recall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Older adults may find forgetfulness embarrassing and frustrating. While brain functioning does change over time, memory loss and aging doesn\u2019t have to be a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> self-fulfilling prophecy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apa.org\/research\/action\/memory-changes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">found that even simple tasks like memorizing lists, looking for patterns in strings of numbers or letters and visual concentration had a positive influence on memory for years down the line. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keeping shopping lists or reminders around the house are simple, practical ways to stave off forgetfulness. Want to get started? Test your word recall, face recognition and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wp-srv\/special\/health\/aging-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reaction time here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">healthy diet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can also decrease the risk of cognitive decline. So why not get cooking \u2014 or moving, learning and socializing \u2014\u00a0today?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forgetting where you put the car keys. Struggling to recall the name of someone you just met. These so-called \u201csenior moments\u201d can happen at any age, and while slip-ups aren\u2019t necessarily cause for concern, they can get you thinking about ways to prevent cognitive decline as you age. 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