When is a memory lapse just a lapse and when is it a sign of something much more serious? Loss of memory is a great fear among older adults. Our memories define us.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 71 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s and 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease in their lifetime.

All of us over a certain age have probably experienced a few “senior moments” — those disconcerting memory blips when you can’t come up with the right word, remember where you put the remote or even remember why you walked into a room. When we are younger, we can laugh off these memory lapses, but as we age they can become worrisome.

In the same way people have worked to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease through diet and exercise, people can work to improve the health of their brains. Brain fitness can delay and even help reclaim some age-related cognitive decline and memory loss. Studies have shown it is not just a case of “use it or lose it.” With the right stimulation, it’s more like “use it and boost it.”
The article continues by explaining ways for individuals to stimulate their brain cells. If you are interested in learning about this, click the following link: Focus on Aging Brain