Social Activities Protect Senior Memory
Finding activities for senior care in Santa Clarita may be easier than you think. New studies find that using computers—regardless if it’s just to check Facebook, send an email or pay some bills online —is still sufficient for keeping your brain sharp. Playing games, reading, knitting, painting and spending time with friends are also beneficial for brain strength.
Growing Older Doesn’t Have to Involve Memory Problems
Many older adults have been persuaded by the long-time assumptions that the brain, mind and memory of an older person are a downhill road. Discouraged, they turn their daily lives to endless viewing of television, unhealthy eating, and increased complaining while also increasing personal stress. They abandon dreams and direction for the future.
An analysis of around 2,000 men and women age 70 and older showed that those who used the computer at least once a week were 42% less likely to develop memory and thinking problems compared to those who hardly ever got online. Seniors who were involved in a range of other activities were 23% less likely to develop memory problems than those who were less active in hobbies and activities.
How You Can Help Your Senior
Introduce games to your senior– games that call for thinking and evaluating before action. Playing cards with others can stimulate brain function while also providing sociable times with family members and friends. Puzzles, including crosswords, picture puzzles and word puzzles are great brain stimulants.
Another beneficial activity for senior brain strength is spending time with friends; it greatly reduces the risk of depression and decreases blood pressure. These behaviors may improve synaptic networks in the brain to encourage new connections, research is discovering more and more that lifestyle factors may help reinforce the brain to allow it to resist disease.
Sometimes, juggling your daily life while keeping up with senior care can be difficult. Comfort Keepers in Santa Clarita offers a variety of services to keep both you and your senior happy and healthy. Rest easy knowing that our professional caregivers can give your senior the time and friendship they need. Call us today or visit our website for a list of our services.
Comfort Keepers
23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200
