Lifestyle Practices For Better Memory

  • February 08, 2022 BY  Anthem Seniors
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The huge prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease among Americans and the climbing prevalence rates makes it imperative that you take measures to lower your risk for developing any form of dementia. When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease cure, research is underway and very soon there may be a cure to this neurodegenerative condition. Until that time focus should be on the prevention strategies than treatment. Some lifestyle practices are at the center of keeping Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia from developing. It may be possible to prevent or delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s through adoption of these lifestyle measures.

Hop on an exercise regimen (in consultation with an expert) – Regular exercise is the cornerstone of living well. 30 minutes of any aerobic exercise, such as swimming, walking daily will do your brain a ton of good. Combine it with weight and resistance training, which will cut your risk for Alzheimer’s by 50 percent. Not to mention balance and coordination exercises (tai chi, yoga) that can prevent risk for falls that may lead to head injuries, which in turn, increases risk for Alzheimer’s.

Make brain-healthy food choices– Some good foods for the brain include lean protein, fruits and vegetables, ginger, fatty fish like mackerel, herring and tuna that contains the healthy Omega-3 fats, and blueberries. These foods keep the brain in good shape by shielding the glial cells that help eliminate toxins from the brain that cause dementia. So you can very well understand the role of glial cells for brain health.

Besides eating well, it is equally important to avoid smoking and staying clear of heavy drinking (drink in moderation if you want to) that contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s. In fact, smoking and drinking makes you susceptible to Alzheimer’s/to develop symptoms much early.

Work out your mind– Exercise goes beyond working out the body, stimulating the mind is just as important. You can keep your mind sharp by learning new stuff like a language or musical instrument or anything you desire, socializing that gives the chance to communicate and interact, challenging your mind with games like chess, solving puzzles, etc. Allocate some time every day for these activities that offer the best protection.

Sleep tight– Make it a point to receive quality sleep every day for 7-9 hours for your brain to function to its full potential. Quality sleep is an integral part of formation of memory and its retention. Sleep deprivation takes a toll on your productivity, not to mention interfering with problem-solving, decision-making, processing and recalling information.

The aforementioned tips will keep your brain healthy. The more religiously you follow these measures, the healthier your brain will be which will translate into a stronger brain and sharper mind for the longest possible time.

Senior living or memory care communities, such as the award-winning Anthem Senior Living makes it easy to keep up with one’s cognitive health and wellness. This is possible through specialized memory care that includes opportunities to socialize, healthy nutrition, fitness, and more. Learn more about Anthem Senior Living by scheduling a tour today. To book a suite, call on 602.909.9550.

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