Rayna Neises, ACC, host, reflects on her conversation from last week with Marie Vaudry (Episode 123). Marie is the founder of Gleam in Your Eye, an activity subscription box created for those with dementia. Rayna shares additional information on ways to stay active and engaged no matter your age:
- [2:24] Brain games can help your brain stay healthier and younger longer.
- [4:33] Brain function includes memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- [5:20] Stimulate your brain in different ways by using your imagination.
- [6:14] Stimulate different areas of your brain by using your senses or your non-dominant hand.
- [7:05] Reading is a great way to build your brain power.
- [8:00] Check out udemy.com for Online Courses to learn something new.
- [11:16] Volunteering together can expand your normal activities and keep your brain sharp and healthy.
- [11:49] Combining cognitive training with regular Exercise, a healthy Diet, adequate Sleep, and socialization provide the most benefit.
- [12:14] Staying physically active helps boost mood and keeps the doctor away.
- [13:14] Stretching helps you get loose and ready for the day and can help you sleep better.
- [14:00] Consider adding Yoga or chair yoga to your routine.
This episode is sponsored by Dementia Education with Rayna.
Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents.
Rayna is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, an ICF certified coach, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, Positive Approach® to Care (PAC)Independent Certified Trainer and speaker who is passionate about offering encouragement, support, and resources for regret-free caring aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life.
Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher who enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all.
