How to Keep Your Mind Sharp
Everyone wants to keep his or her mind sharp for as long as possible. We all know the older we get, the better the chances that we will suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Since there is no known cure, there are ways to keep your mind sharp.
Read Books
Reading books is a good way to keep your mind working. If books are too expensive for you, you can always rent them from the library. Once you’ve finished the book, you can discuss it with someone. This will force your mind to remember what you’ve read. My sister and I always tell each other about the books we read whether the other one has read it or not.
Watch Movies
This tip is similar to reading books. You can discuss the movies with family or friends. If you don’t have anyone to talk about movies with, you can write a review. You can even write it for Triond. As my faithful readers know, I have written some movie reviews for Triond so you can too. It’s not that hard and it forces you to remember the movie.
Writing
This will also keep your mind functioning because you have to keep thinking while you’re writing.
Take a Class/Learn Something New
You can always learn a new language or a skill to keep your brain active. If you don’t want to go to college to learn or it’s too expensive, you can check out your local libraries or community centers to see what classes you can take. I go to my local library to get free sign language lessons. I also teach myself sign language at home. In addition to sign language, I am teaching myself Spanish. If you don’t have time to go out and learn, you can buy the books and learn at home. You can also search online for the courses. There are sites that allow you to learn online for free.
Playing Brain Teaser Games
This can be fun and helpful at the same time. Games like Sudoku, Kakuro, Cryptograms, Scramblers, Crossword puzzles, etc. keep your mind working. They force you to think in order to figure out the answers.
Exercise
You should have known this one was coming. LOL! Exercise keeps blood flowing to your brain and it makes it easier to think. Whenever you dread having to exercise, remember that it’s a way to keep your mind functioning.
These tips may not prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia, but they will keep your brain active and that may slow down both diseases.
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Dee Gold | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
simple tips that can surely help
CA Johnson | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for checking out my column.
Louie Jerome | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
Interesting and useful article.
CA Johnson | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
Thank you, louie.
Morgana | Jan 27, 2009 | Reply
Very good tips to keep are minds active.
Liane Schmidt | Jan 28, 2009 | Reply
Very valid, important tips!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
CA Johnson | Jan 28, 2009 | Reply
Thanks Morgana and Liane. I’m glad you like them.
Ruby Hawk | Jan 28, 2009 | Reply
Very good advise. Our minds can get rusty just as our bodies can. Keep active and enjoy life.
Fernando T. | Jan 28, 2009 | Reply
Thank you! This is just what I needed! I should try to use these simple, yet powerful tips! Very nice article!
Michelle Parker | Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
Dear sis,
Great article hon. Another saving tip on learning another language is I have two italian cd roms. One plays on the computer and one on my juke box and they don’t cost much money at all. Plus like you mentioned you could rent them too at the library. Thanks for the tips!
Love Shelley.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
CA Johnson | Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
Thanks, Ruby. You’re right about our minds and bodies. I enjoyed the article you wrote that was similar to mine.
CA Johnson | Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
You’re welcome, Fernando. Thanks for the kind comment. I hope you get a chance to try the tips.
CA Johnson | Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
Thanks, Shelley. I like your idea to learn another language. That’s a good tip to try too.
BC Doan | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
I completely agree with this wonderful list!
CA Johnson | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for checking out my article. I hope that the tips will help you too.
http://melhibiscus.blogspot.com | Mar 27, 2009 | Reply
A sharp mind is a good ivestment.’-) This is a great article. Thanks for sharing.;-)
CA Johnson | Mar 27, 2009 | Reply
Thank you so much for checking out my article, Mel. I really do appreciate it.
gazal | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
Great tips…would like to try some…thnx for the info. You have a great blog here.
C A Johnson | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
Thank you so much for reading my article and for the compliment, Gazal. I think your blog is great too.
Bailey Thompson | Aug 30, 2009 | Reply
Great tips. My Nana was actually talking about this the other day. We have family members suffering with dementia. It’s certainly important to keep your mind sharp and it’s not extremely tough either – by the sounds of it, it sounds like fun!