Memory loss is not necessarily a part of normal Aging. While many people do experience memory loss as they get older, there are steps or memory boosters that can be taken to help sharpen memory and possibly forestall cognitive decline.

Here are Some Ways to Include Memory Boosters

Move Consistently

Movement is not always something that people think about when it comes to brain health, but it is a vital aspect of sharpening memory. Being more physically active helps with blood flow everywhere in the body. It also helps to release endorphins and hormones that help with overall health, including brain health.

Eat a Healthy Diet

Eating the right foods matters, too. Protein, vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and healthy fats all help to fuel both the body and the mind. That pays off by helping the brain to stay as healthy as it can, functioning better for longer periods of time.

Keep Learning and Doing

There is a phrase regarding physical health that gets quoted often. “Use it or lose it.” This is an applicable phrase for the brain, too. If someone is not keeping their brain active by continuing to learn new things and engage in challenging activities, it is a lot easier for the brain to lose a lot of the function that it relies on.

Stay as Social as Possible

Social connections are another aspect of life that is more important to health than most people realize. Being as socially active as you want to be helps the brain and the body to deal with things like loneliness and Depression. This is even more important for people who live alone.

Get Quality Sleep

Sleep allows the brain and the body to rest and to have a chance to reset and recharge. When you do not get enough sleep, you start to feel sluggish and thinking becomes more difficult. Prolonged sleep deficiency can have serious impacts on cognition. Staying mentally sharp means getting plenty of sleep on a consistent basis.

Get a Handle on Health Issues

Chronic health issues take a toll on the body, but they can also take a toll on the brain. Monitoring medications, adjusting habits to account for better health, and generally striving to be as healthy as possible can all help with memory and overall brain health.

Memory Matters empowers mid-lifers (and beyond) to improve their memory and confidence through proven techniques and strategies. If you feel that you or a loved one could benefit from the help of a memory coach, please contact us today! Email rena@renayudkowsky.com 

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Rena Yudkowsky Geriatric Social Worker & Memory Coach

Rena Yudkowsky, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer's unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics.

Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia.

She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively, as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence.