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Cognitive decline is a common effect of aging that reduces quality of life and makes senior care challenging. Memory loss can impact your loved one’s ability to run errands, perform routine tasks around the house, and enjoy independent living. Luckily, there are ways you can help. Recommend the following tips to boost your aging family member’s memory. 

3 Tips to Strengthen a Senior’s Memory

1. Start Exercising

Exercise won’t only increase bone density and aid heart health. Breaking a sweat will also keep your loved one’s mind sharp. Encourage them to work out with you at the gym, go for walks in the park with their senior care provider, or attend an exercise class. Aerobic exercise helps delivers more oxygen to the brain to keep the organ healthy, focused, and alert. Exercising can also prevent diabetes and other illnesses that affect memory. 

2. Complete Crossword Puzzles

Seniors should immerse themselves in activities that stimulate the mind. This can include crossword puzzles and other games where a fair amount of thinking is required to figure out the answers.

Chillicothe-Columbus-Pickerington-Ohio-senior-careCompleting a crossword puzzle once a week can improve brain function and curb forgetfulness to slow cognitive decline. Though it’s an enjoyable solo pastime, encourage your loved one to complete the puzzles with friends or their senior care provider since playing as a group will force each participant to think faster, which further aids memory. 

3. Get Plenty of Sleep

How much sleep your loved one gets could contribute to their memory problems. Lack of sleep affects the ability to retain information. If they’re dealing with insomnia, create an environment at home or the senior care center that’s conducive to rest. This includes putting blackout curtains on windows and sticking to a strict sleep schedule so they get the seven to eight hours of rest needed to keep the brain healthy.

 

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