A bit of memory loss (amnesia) is a common feature of advancing age. Affected persons tend to struggle with recalling recent events but their long term memory is largely intact. In the modern world where virtually all important information is protected by secret PINs and passwords, this presents a major challenge for many seniors. Fortunately, there are a number of Memory activities for seniors to take part in and improve their ability to recall vital information.
One of the age old solutions to the problem is involvement of an individual in solving puzzles. This exercise has been shown to be effective in the young and old. Of most benefit are crossword puzzles that may involve the use of numbers or words. Most of these puzzles to do require a lot of intelligence and are simply solved by applying simple logic reasoning.
Sensory stimulation is a strategy that keeps all the major senses engaged. It entails making a deliberate effort to engage all the five senses with the aim of maintaining neural connections. To keep the sense of hearing engaged, for example, one may listen to some beautiful music on a regular basis. Tasting a delicious meal will an engage the sense of taste. And an attractive seen maintains visual pathways.
There are a number of board games that can serve the same purpose and even provide additional benefits. The most common among them are chess and checkers (or draughts). The nature of these games are such that one needs to recall some information and anticipate the move likely to be made by their opponent. It is for this reason that such games also help with cognition.
Reading is another important habit than seniors should be encouraged to maintain. It is quite useful in maintaining something known as word recall. Content that may be read is quite wide and is largely dependent on the preference of the reader. Reading historical facts is most beneficial as it helps bring back memories at risk of being forgotten.
Learning on a continuous basis is healthy for the brain. Seniors should make sure that they expose themselves to new knowledge and skills. Learning something new is both exciting and challenging. One has to actively remember new information which is important in keeping the memory intact. Some of the new skills will include, for example, learning new musical instruments, learning new recipes and even new languages.
A healthy body is a healthy mind. Regularly exercising is beneficial to all cells in the body including the neurons. There is a need to exercise regularly. Exercise helps get rid of stress and improves blood flow to the brain. The result is a general improvement of brain function. Exercises such as brisk walking jogging and cycling are considered effective. Regular exercise should be accompanied by a well balanced diet.
Amnesia is a very common problem among the elderly. The severity shows inter-individual variability with some people displaying more severe symptoms compared to others. In some persons symptoms are exacerbated by the presence of some medical conditions such as Alzheimer disease. Remaining active throughout keeps this problem in check.
One of the age old solutions to the problem is involvement of an individual in solving puzzles. This exercise has been shown to be effective in the young and old. Of most benefit are crossword puzzles that may involve the use of numbers or words. Most of these puzzles to do require a lot of intelligence and are simply solved by applying simple logic reasoning.
Sensory stimulation is a strategy that keeps all the major senses engaged. It entails making a deliberate effort to engage all the five senses with the aim of maintaining neural connections. To keep the sense of hearing engaged, for example, one may listen to some beautiful music on a regular basis. Tasting a delicious meal will an engage the sense of taste. And an attractive seen maintains visual pathways.
There are a number of board games that can serve the same purpose and even provide additional benefits. The most common among them are chess and checkers (or draughts). The nature of these games are such that one needs to recall some information and anticipate the move likely to be made by their opponent. It is for this reason that such games also help with cognition.
Reading is another important habit than seniors should be encouraged to maintain. It is quite useful in maintaining something known as word recall. Content that may be read is quite wide and is largely dependent on the preference of the reader. Reading historical facts is most beneficial as it helps bring back memories at risk of being forgotten.
Learning on a continuous basis is healthy for the brain. Seniors should make sure that they expose themselves to new knowledge and skills. Learning something new is both exciting and challenging. One has to actively remember new information which is important in keeping the memory intact. Some of the new skills will include, for example, learning new musical instruments, learning new recipes and even new languages.
A healthy body is a healthy mind. Regularly exercising is beneficial to all cells in the body including the neurons. There is a need to exercise regularly. Exercise helps get rid of stress and improves blood flow to the brain. The result is a general improvement of brain function. Exercises such as brisk walking jogging and cycling are considered effective. Regular exercise should be accompanied by a well balanced diet.
Amnesia is a very common problem among the elderly. The severity shows inter-individual variability with some people displaying more severe symptoms compared to others. In some persons symptoms are exacerbated by the presence of some medical conditions such as Alzheimer disease. Remaining active throughout keeps this problem in check.
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