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[judgejudith]

I do funny things like try to memorize a random license plate number...not long term...but just until I get to my destination...then I repeat it.

Also, I see a random image, like yesterday it was a bird on the license plate, and then I try to remember a random fact like what was the state bird of my home state of Iowa. Sometimes it drives me crazy. Sometimes I think I'm getting Alzhiemers (sp) if I can't remember it right away. I asked my friend if she if did that, she said NO - NO -NO.

Am I alone, or do you also have little games you play to try to keep your memory sharp?

[tansy]

I'm not convinced mind games help much but can be enjoyable. When you forget what a license plate is would be more indicative of Alzheimer's than forgetting the actual numbers.

[Jig Saw]

On 9/7/2014 tansy said:

I'm not convinced mind games help much but can be enjoyable. When you forget what a license plate is would be more indicative of Alzheimer's than forgetting the actual numbers.

Exactly. I know of teachers, doctors, and lawyers who have Alzheimer's so I am convinced if you are going to get the disease you will and there is not a thing you can do to stop it.

[irishmama5]

When my Dad 1st started having memory problems the Dr. Wanted him to do crossword puzzles & count money. You can keep your mind active, you can exercise, eat healthy, but when you forget your letters and numbers it is frustrating.

[JustJazzmom]

By not reading Viewpoints!! Bada bing!

[gazelle77]

I take PS and Ginkgo everyday... along with a lot of omega three oil and healthy fats from raw nuts, seeds and avocados my diet. Also a low glycation diet.

[Free2be]

I read for pleasure but also read to take in new ideas, new ways of seeing things. Being present is also important, not going through the day in a fog of unconsciousness. I notice details about everything and everyone I see without thinking on them, just observing, enjoying and admiring.

[dooBdoo]

I do several things, and I firmly believe variety and change are good for stretching the brain. Whatever you do, switch it up now and then. Exercising muscles is more effective when we don't get in a rut, and the same is true for our brain.

Physical exercise, in even the simplest form is great for mind and body. I also do crossword and cryptogram puzzles, and I'm learning a new language (I highly recommend duolingo, a free, interactive, innovative program).

I try to keep an eye out for new mobile apps, too, so I can try new mind games to challenge those brain cells.

[Burnsite]

I do the Lumosity exercises because I enjoy them.

Being at work keeps me aware of a challenge, so that is good too. My parents were the brightest people I've ever met, at least so far: they didn't drink alcohol and ate carefully. And my dad not only got Alzheimers but got it prematurely. And he ran three miles twice a week, had a challenging job, and had no family history of the ailment.

My mother died too early but had all her marbles (and a few extra from learned experience and wisdom) when she died.

So I don't do Lumosity to ward off Alzheimers, because they aren't yet sure what causes it. None of the stuff I read has anything to do with my father's case. One thing I have noticed: I have poor vision, always have had, and I do think the Lumosity "Attention" games have slightly sharpened my peripheral vision.

[brewhaha]

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