Mindful Aging: Keeping Your Brain Sharp

Did you know? Our brains get much of their power from 100 billion nerve cells, or neurons, that control reading, remembering, deciding, moving and other activities that involve thinking and planning. 

Cognitive health, or the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember, is essential to performing everyday activities. It is crucial to keep one’s brain sharp to live fully, especially as one ages. 

Brain health is of utmost importance for older adults because it directly affects one’s overall well-being, quality of life, and independence. With age, the brain undergoes changes that can impact cognitive functions, memory, and emotional well-being. Taking steps to improve brain or cognitive function can greatly increase quality of life and significantly impact an individual’s ability to engage in activities. 

 

Tune in for insights about brain health, how it is impacted by age, and tips for supporting it. Learn about the following:

• What is meant by brain health
• How can brain health be impacted, especially as one ages (e.g., age-related, injury, dementia, etc.)
• A brief overview of recent Alzheimer’s disease prevention studies and the brain health connection (e.g., heart-head connection, etc.)
• Tips to help keep one’s brain sharp at any age
• Helpful resources for older adults to help maintain and improve brain health

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