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The Active Brain: Strategies for Preventing Memory Loss

"Will I forget my family members and loved ones as I grow older?"

"Is there a way to stop the memory loss-forgetting names or why I went to the grocery store-that I've begun to experience?"

"Am I destined to lose memory as I age?"

These questions strike at the heart of the most terrifying aspect of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia-that memory loss affects the core of personal identity. But there's good news: Not everyone susceptible to dementia eventually succumbs to it. Though memory loss is often associated with older age, scientists have discovered that memory doesn't necessarily diminish with time. Recent medical research has shown that preventing memory loss can happen with the right combination of physical and mental activity, and in some cases cognitive decline (or memory loss) can be delayed or even prevented.

This article continues at Preventing Memory Loss.

My 92 year old grandmother does crossword puzzles every day, and she is sharp as a tack.

The Alzheimer's Association says mentally stimulating activities strengthen brain cells and the connections between them, and may even create new nerve cells. Go to their site for brain challenging puzzles. You can even sign up to have a new puzzle emailed to you daily! http://www.alz.org/we_can_help_brain_health_maintain_your_brain.asp

Use it or loose it.  Thanks,