A lot has been written about keeping our brains active to reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. If a loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, it is equally important for the person to maintain as high an activity level as possible to hold off the damaging effects of the disease. The adage "use it or lose it" comes into play here.
Activities most beneficial to people with Alzheimer's disease are those that exercise memory and language functions, such as...
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