Master of Memory – Exercise for the Body & Mind

1. Master of Memory – Exercise for the Body & Mind Andrew B. Crocker Extension Program Specialist – Gerontology Health Texas Cooperative Extension The Texas A&M University System 2006

2. Homework • Using only whole numbers, how high do you have to count before the letter “A” is used to spell a number? • One Thousand

3. Homework • My friend’s birthday is in a month that does not have an “A” or “E” in its spelling. The day of the week contains an “E” and “U.” When is my friend’s birthday? • A Tuesday in July

4. 01. Midday – Noon 02. Tier – Level 03. Crazy – Kook 04. Father – Dad 05. Horn – Toot 06. Lady’s Title – Madam 07. Band’s Job – Gig 08. Chick Sound – Peep 09. Fails to Work – Dud 10. Body Part - Eye Palindromes

5. Exercise Your Body • Physical activity is good for your overall health and well-being • Exercise helps • Strength • Balance • Flexibility • Endurance • Consult with your health provider

6. Exercise Resources • County Extension Agent • Information available through Extension Resource Library • National Institute on Aging • Feeling Fit for Life • http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/exercise.asp • Exercise: A Guide • http://www.niapublications.org/exercisebook/index.asp

7. Exercise Your Mind • Try new learning styles • Try to vary your challenging activities • Try to have a conversation with someone else regularly • Try to use new and different memory strategies

8. Let’s Review. . .

9. Lesson One • Memory loss is not “normal” aging • Two types of intelligence • Fluid • Crystallized • Three types of learners • Auditory • Visual • Kinesthetic

10. Lesson One • Three basic types of memory: • Sensory Memory • Momentary sensations and impressions • Short-term Memory • Holds information for several seconds while we decide what to do with it • Long-term Memory • Can Last FOREVER!

11. Lesson Two • Memory Strategies • Concentration • Association • Repetition • Relaxation

12. Lesson Three • Diet may affect brain function • Food and Nutrition • Water • Proper blood flow to the brain may be impacted by diet • Nutritional supplements may not be all they’re cracked up to be

13. Lesson Four • Prescription and Over-the-Counter medications may affect memory • Caffeine, Nicotine & Alcohol may affect memory • Discuss all medications with all health providers

14. Lesson Five • Physical illness may affect memory • Mental illness may affect memory • Social isolation may affect memory • Many illnesses affecting memory are treatable or reversible • Sleep

15. Master of Memory • Find what works best for you • Try new things • Disregard the “norms” • Use it or lose it!

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