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Top Ways to Train Your Brain

By Claudia Dunn, M.A., OTR/L, Director of Life Balance

October 04, 2011 - 10:00AM

How many of us have forgotten a name at some point or another? Or what about that tip-of-the-tongue syndrome, when you can’t quite retrieve the word you’re looking for? We’ve all been there. Most of us are concerned about staying sharp and vital as we age, keeping our competitive edge as time goes by. Studies show that cognitive decline, especially in its more extreme forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, is the most feared disease in American, second only to cancer! In fact, at this point in time, there is a 50% percent chance that an older adult will eventually develop dementia. But it’s never too late to start taking action against brain aging. Try these simple tips & tricks!