“The computer is a boon “ for many Alzheimer’s patients, especially those with early onset dementia and those in the earlier stages of the disease, according to an article about Alzheimer’s in U.S.News & World Report (December 11, 2006 issue).  The computer, e-mail and the online world has become a great outlet and aide for them.
*E-mail keeps them in contact with friends, family, and others with Alzheimer’s.  One person interviewed described e-mail and chat rooms to “holding hands with someone with dementia.”
*E-mail keeps an ongoing record of chats with others…something they can refer back to if they wish.  In  other words, …read more

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.”