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4. maintain your brain ™ A workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association how to live a brain healthy lifestyle

5. brainpersonbody three primary areas

6. part I: the brain

7. Click the link below to see the video: Inside the Brain

8. typical age-related changes Changes in information processing - Takes longer to process information - May experience word- finding difficulties - Nuisance forgetfulness

10. Education lowers risk Older adults who read, play games, solve puzzles or play an instrument have lower risk mental stimulation: couch potatoes beware Mice living in enriched environments grow new brain cells. Old dogs can learn new tricks!

11. activity: challenge your brain ORANGE BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED BLACK YELLOW BLUE GREENBLACK

12. activity: how many triangles are in the shape?

13. What have you done in the past week to activate your brain?  Played cards or a board game  Volunteered in your community or helped others activity: engage your brain  Engage in Life Long Learning Programs (e.g. attend lecture)  Created or tinkered with something (e.g., artwork, crafts, computer, car)  Went on an outing to a new place  Taught someone something you know

14. part 2: the body

15. heart-brain connection

16. heart health = brain health Heart disease & stroke –High blood pressure in mid-life –High cholesterol –Damage to blood vessels (i.e. Nun Study) Weight/Obesity –Belly fat study Diabetes Smoking

17. a healthy lifestyle

18. healthy food: food for the heart & brain

20. exercise ideas

21. sample exercises Elbow extension

22. sample exercises Leg straightening

23. memory walk

24. part 3: the person

25. social outlets

26. brain health & stress

27. best brain activities: a review Quick Quiz: 1.How much blood flow does the brain require? 2.Name 3 brain healthy activities. 3.Name 3 brain healthy foods. 4.Name 3 physical activities or social outlets Remember: Triple Bonus Points! A combination of mental, physical AND social activities is the optimal way to Maintain Your Brain!

28. our work is about people and science

29. maintain your brain ™ 1.800.272.3900 www.alz.org/norcal how to live a brain healthy lifestyle