Posts filed under 'Be Socially Active!'
Memories Fade, But Emotions Remain
One of the biggest concerns for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers is the worry that visits from loved ones don’t matter, that the memory loss robs them of the kindnesses, comforts and care that their friends and family try to offer them. Patients hate the idea that they’ll lose the knowledge of those they love, and caregivers fear that their efforts are pointless exercises.
But a new study suggests that those visits and small kindnesses definitely matter – because even when the direct memory of the visit fades, the warm feelings from it remain.
Add comment May 7, 2010
Going Green as Brain Exercise?
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a worldwide effort to raise environmental awareness. Everyone is encouraged to participate by making changes to their lifestyle, changes like recycling household trash, saving energy and water, changing habits that can negatively impact the natural world around us.
What’s this got to do with brain exercise? (more…)
Add comment April 23, 2010
Could You Start Your Own Brain Fitness Group?
This morning, I was wandering the web looking for blog post ideas, when I ran across a brief MayoClinic.com article on starting your own walking group. Walking (like any exercise) is good for the brain, and getting together in a group, making a commitment, and making it social (also good for the brain) sounded like a good idea. I was about to build on their article, when it occured to me…
Why not take it a step farther, and start a brain fitness group? (more…)
3 comments October 6, 2009
The More, The Better: Brain Exercise Benefits Are Cumulative!
When you think of exercising your brain, do you think about which activities you should focus on, trying to pick and choose the one that might be best? Do you wonder if card playing might be better than crosswords, and crosswords better than reading?
A newly released study suggests a different approach – instead of choosing a “best” exercise for the brain, we should be doing as many mentally stimulating activities as possible… because the effects are cumulative!
Add comment August 6, 2009
Communication, Connection, Contribution to the Community, & Ye Olde Cognitive Skills
Social Activity and Stress Reduction.
… Two of the “Seven Keys” to aging successfully and keeping a healthy, fit brain. These two keys also can be two of the most challenging aspects as we grow older, when our links to community may fade, and communication may become a struggle because of hearing problems or cognitive declines.
Add comment May 20, 2009
… I Hope You Dance: The Benefits of Social Dance for Successful Seniors
“I hope you still feel small when you stand behind the ocean.
I hope whenever one door closes, another opens.
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance,
and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance…
I Hope You Dance.
Those lyrics from country music superstar Lee Ann Womack’s signature song might have been sung with her young daughters in mind, but in light of brain fitness theory, her advice might be just as appropriate for the girls’ grandparents and great grandparents!
Add comment May 5, 2009
