Just read this:
Exercise and the Brain
1. Strengthens connections between brain cells.
2. Creates more synapses to expand connections.
3. Encourages new stem cells to divide and become functional neutrons in the hippocampus.
4. Elevating supply of neurotrophic factors for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.
This all sounds great and very positive, but when I asked about exercising... I didn't get a much of a response... more of a.. Yeah if you want to!?
I believe that becoming physically and mental less active is detromental to everyone but, especially for those with dementia. In fact I think physical and mental activity should be increased, varied and as wide as possible, as soon as dementia is recognised. I think if you don't use it your lose it... and for us it's about losing our mind!
So what do you think.... should I take up Salsa?
Exercise and the Brain
1. Strengthens connections between brain cells.
2. Creates more synapses to expand connections.
3. Encourages new stem cells to divide and become functional neutrons in the hippocampus.
4. Elevating supply of neurotrophic factors for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.
This all sounds great and very positive, but when I asked about exercising... I didn't get a much of a response... more of a.. Yeah if you want to!?
I believe that becoming physically and mental less active is detromental to everyone but, especially for those with dementia. In fact I think physical and mental activity should be increased, varied and as wide as possible, as soon as dementia is recognised. I think if you don't use it your lose it... and for us it's about losing our mind!
So what do you think.... should I take up Salsa?