7 Ways To Boost An Elder’s Brain Power

I have always been astonished by elders that have a strong brain power, as I have also been sad to note other elders suffer from age-related memory loss; experts enlist 7 ways to boost an elder’s brain power.  

The 7 great ways to boost an elder’s brain power: 

 
1) Experts recommend that elders should do exercises regularly; this helps boost the flow of blood to the brain cells that is connected with memory. Water aerobics is the best exercise for the joints and helps keep the heart and lungs pumping. Elders should try to do at least half an hour of aerobics 5 days in a week.

2) Mental exercises like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, computer games or mahjongg work the brain best and boost memory power. Experts recommend that elders should do activities that stimulate and engage the various parts of the brain. It is best to engage in challenging and fun activities like learning a language or art like dance. 

3) Your brain like the rest of the body needs the right diet; a diet that is good for the heart is good for the brain also, as a healthy heart helps pump blood to the brain for it to work efficiently. A right diet for the brain means eating a lot of vegetables and fruits like leafy greens, berries and tomatoes that are rich in antioxidants and protect the brain. Next it is best to take whole grains in place of refined grains and avoid trans-fats and saturated fats. The consumption of low fat protein foods like skinless chicken or turkey breast, fish, extra-lean cuts of meat, and beans is also recommended.

4) Elders should try to avoid and overcome stress as it could hamper memory at high levels. Overcoming stress and learning to relax means taking up activities like the practice of yoga, tai chi, deep breathing and meditation and conversing with a friend.   

5) Elders can boost their brain power by being social in their community with conversing, thinking, laughing and planning. Experts are of the opinion that elders from their 50’s that have strong ties with the family and friends suffer from less memory loss. Joining new activities and volunteering helps elders not only build new bonds, but to also keep their brain active.

6) Many elders find it difficult to get quality sleep that brings about problems in remembering and concentration. It is best to sleep and rise at the same time daily, in order to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night. Elders should not take a nap of more than 30 minutes in the afternoon; it is best to avoid sleeping pills as they could make you groggy and cause memory loss. 

7) Try to learn memory tricks. It is best to create a routine to put often used items like glasses, wallet, keys and cell-phone in the same place. Jot down important things like appointments, and grocery items you need; leave memory notes and alarms to remind you of your medications and to reach places in time. Try to remember names by using them often or connecting pictures with the names.

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