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5 Cognition-Boosting Activities for Seniors

As we age, so does our brain. Regularly keeping ourselves active can help delay or even prevent the onset of dementia and associated conditions.<br><br>To know about Athulya Living Activities, Visit: https://www.athulyaliving.com/activities-and-programs.php

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5 Cognition-Boosting Activities for Seniors

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  1. 5 Cognition 5 Cognition- -boosting activities for seniors boosting

  2. Anactivityadaykeepsthedoctoraway.Thisisthetruthnowadays.Itistrueforallofus.Anactivityadaykeepsthedoctoraway.Thisisthetruthnowadays.Itistrueforallofus. And so it is, for our elders as well. We need motivators and other activities to keep ourselves on our feet. Apart from keeping the feeling of ‘boredom’ away, an active life is a good workout for our brain. As we age, our cognitive abilities also decrease. This is whyseniorsneedtobemoreactiveposttheirretirement. Being active need not be rigorous or challenging. Let us look at some ways in how seniorscanoccupythemselvesinfunandinterestingactivities.

  3. 1. Good Old Monopoly – The age-old classic game of monopoly provokes the thought process and indulge in fun with friends. Keeping trackofthegamepropertywhileplanning to increaseoverallassets is a good planning and organisingactivity. 2.ClassicSudoku–Thebestbrain-benderfortravels.Orinournewspaperdaily’s.Thenumbergamecanbemade simple to complex offering everyone a chance at the game. Creating sudoku puzzles is an alternate, that also boostscognitiveskills.

  4. 3. Jigsaw puzzles – These may sound childish, but their impact cannot be underestimated. Hand-eye co-ordination, logical and spatial thinking are boosted through this activity. The right choice of puzzle makes all the difference. It can also beenjoyedwithgrandkids. 4. Origami – The activity of origami, in the disguise of paper folding, offers the benefits of spatial and logical thinking. It is also good for preserving the motor senses in the fingers of seniors,whichchangeswithaging.

  5. 5. Learning a new language – There is no age limit for learning. Seniors also learn every day. They might as well learn something they like. Language learning enhances memory power also boosting self-confidence.Onehastorememberthatlearningpaceandgraspdiffersfrompersontopersonand thatseniorshavetotakeitintheirownpaceandstride. Seniors who lead active lifestyle are in a better position than seniors who are often confined to their rooms. There are several studies to prove this point. An active initiative by seniors themselves or their lovedonescanmakeseniors’timemoreinterestingandproductive.

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