Preserving and Improving Memory at Old Age
By the time you hit 50, your body doesn’t function as well as it used to. You’ll notice yourself forgetting simple things. You’ll open up a drawer and forget what you’re searching for. You may forget people’s names or lose track of what you’re saying mid-sentence. Memory lapses happen all the time, but after a certain age, they’re a cause of concern—you could be showing early signs of dementia. Once you start experiencing significant memory loss, it’s likely because of a genuine neurological disorder. There may not be a cure for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia; however, there are ways to delay and/or prevent them. Let’s take a look at how memory and cognitive decline can be improved: 1. Learn Something New Staying mentally active is crucial in your later years. Health experts have found a connection between advanced education and the slowing of cognitive decline. Just like our bodies, our brains need exercise too, and there’s no better way to do th...