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Getting groceries is an experience full of so many sights, smells and tastes. It can spark great memories of growing up, too.
One community member shared how much their Mum loved rediscovering Costco. “She couldn’t remember having gone before, but each time she went, she thought it was the best place ever!”
“My Dad loved the produce section. He enjoyed picking out the perfect mangoes and coconuts because they reminded him of the markets back home. And he would chat with everyone who was shopping. He actually made new friends there.”
And can we say, ‘hello, free samples.’
It’s always fun to tantalize the taste buds, even if tastes are changing.
Stay local for your favourite flavours, or check out a shop you haven’t been to yet.
Recreate that ice cream treat or float from when you were a kid.
Grown-ups often love the add-ons, like cherries, sprinkles and fudge sauce, too.
Create a bucket list of ice cream treats or shops to explore together.
Try gelato, or some of the latest concoctions that will tempt your tastebuds.
Even if they have memory challenges, there are many games that can be played.
“My uncle can’t always tell me what he was up to yesterday. But man, he can beat me every time at checkers!”
“My Dad loves playing games like UNO, Bingo, Qwirkle, or crazy eights.”
Reduce your Risk
And no, we don’t mean get a better phone. You’ve heard it before, exercise counts. It delivers more oxygen to your brain and supports the nerve cells responsible for learning, memory and decision-making.
Sleep is essential for your brain to rest, recharge and perform key functions to keep your body healthy.
We know you know this. But at the risk of being a broken record, (and to give you that friendly nudge), be sure to get enough plant-based foods into your belly. Many doctors promote the Mediterranean diet for healthy brains.
Connect with people, have conversations and make new connections. Your mood, as well as your brain, will thank you.
Easier said than done, right? It’s important to do self-care, set realistic goals and boundaries, improve your time management and more. But it’s not always that simple. Feeling overwhelmed? We can help you with that.
When you do things that are challenging for your brain, you help form new connections and increase your ‘cognitive reserve’. Stretch your brain beyond the things you do everyday. If it’s easy, familiar or repetitive, try doing something new.
Brain-Stretching Suggestions
Challenge Your Norms
Do daily tasks with your opposite hand. If you’re right-handed, brush your teeth with your left, and so on.
Learn Something New
Explore new things, like learning a new language, mastering a musical instrument, delving into a fresh hobby or sport, or enriching your knowledge.
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