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Exercise, finding a hobby and other tips to help you strengthen your elderly loved one's brain health.

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Hi. I'm Dorian Martin and I'm an advocate for Alzheimer's. Today, I'd like to talk to you about what you can do with an elder to help stimulate their brain. One of the best things that you can do is to get them to exercise. Whether it's riding a stationary bike or walking 30 minutes, exercise can pay big dividends in brain health. Hobbies are a great way to stretch the brain, whether it's quilting, playing in a bridge group, or putting together a puzzle. Speaking of puzzles, many people like to use crossword puzzles as a way to brain health. Getting elders to think about their past and talk about it is a great way to help strengthen the brain. Find an old picture book, pull it out, and sit down with your loved one, and get them to tell you stories in mrelation to the past. Singing songs is a great way to engage an elder's mind. That's how I see it as an Alzheimer's advocate. You can also go to Google and type in "activities for elderly people" to get additional information.

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