To prevent cognitive decline, one of the things you can do is to keep your body healthy by exercising. However, did you know that just like your body, your brain needs training and exercises to remain sharp and prevent cognitive decline too?

Think of it like your muscles. The more you exercise, the stronger your muscles become. The more you exercise your brain and engage in mind-stimulating activities, the better your cognitive function can be.

Cognitive training can improve your mental activities, such as in paying attention and not losing focus, in critical thinking and problem-solving, and of course in caring for your memory.

Therefore, cognitive exercises can slow down cognitive decline which is commonly linked to aging. As you get older, the thought of losing your once sharp mind is extremely upsetting and quite disturbing! So if you can exercise your brain, why wouldn’t you? Continue reading →

It’s sad when someone we love begins to show signs of cognitive decline. Yes, it can be challenging emotionally and hard to accept, however, it can also be a rewarding and heartwarming experience, so understand that caregiving doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. There are ways you can give the best care you can, while not losing your own peace of mind.

As a caregiver, you need to arm yourself with information and knowledge about your loved one’s current cognitive condition. What has caused the problem? You must learn the cause first, because, for example, it may only be a temporary problem due to medications being taken. So being educated about the reason can help in determining what you need and can do.

Then you can work out their immediate needs, such as if they need you to monitor and control their hygiene and personal care, their overall health care, watch their emotional health, and of course their safety. Continue reading →