Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Adult/Senior - Keeping Your Brain Sharp - Cognitive

Do puzzles – Exercise seniors’ brains often by encouraging them to do challenging puzzles. These can include Sudoku, crosswords or even jigsaw puzzles. Anything that challenges them mentally.
5. Avoid smoking – Smoking can actually reduce oxygen to the brain, decreasing its function.
6. Avoid junk food – Similar to smoking, junk food can also limit oxygen to the brain, making it not function to its full capacity.
7. Sleep more – Getting at least eight hours of sleep a night can help to increase brain function and help seniors stay more alert during the daylight hours.
8. Stay educated – Continuing an education way past retirement can help seniors keep their mind active and engaged.
9. Stay social – Developing and maintaining relationships with peers is a great way for seniors to stay active and keep their brain working.
10. Keep a journal – A perfect way for seniors to keep their mind sharp and their memories fresh is by keeping a daily journal.

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