Studies show that a healthy lifestyle promotes brain health and can help to slow cognitive decline. Aspects of your lifestyle such as your diet, exercise routine, sleep schedule, socialization habits, and stress management are critical to your brain health. While it’s normal to experience some cognitive decline with age, there are ways you can work to maintain your brain health.
Ways to help maintain your brain health:
- Quit Smoking
- Maintain a healthy blood pressure
- Be physically active
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Get enough sleep
- Stay engaged
- Manage blood sugar
If you or a loved one suffers from a brain disease, JAA Home Health offers services that can help to keep you in your home with nursing care and therapy. Our home health aides can also be utilized with these services for assistance with bathing. Please ask for a referral to JAA Home Healthcare from your loved ones physician.
TIP: WATCHING TV IS A PASSIVE ACTIVITY. REPLACE ONE HOUR OF TV A DAY WITH A CROSSWORD PUZZLE, WORD SEARCH, OR SUDOKU. YOUR BRAIN IS A MUSCLE– YOU NEED TO USE IT!
Source: CDC