Continuing to Learn May Slow Down Alzheimer’s
February 13, 2007 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Continuing to learn and keeping one’s brain active may tend to slow down Alzheimer’s, according to researchers. Also, in nursing homes, they have the residents work on puzzles, play games, read magazines and newspapers as long as possible in hopes this will slow down their mental deterioration.
It’s not been absolutely proven. However, since keeping the brain active may help slow down Alzheimer’s, why not be involved in activities and exercises that will keep you mentally alert? Several books give you ideas about this for people who have developed dementia and those who simply want to be “on the safe side.”
And even if it turns out not to help slow the progression or development of Alzheimer’s, it will still make for a richer life, so there’s nothing to lose!
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So true, Kristen. I couldn’t have said it better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and visiting Alzheimer’s Notes.
mary emma