{"id":1294,"date":"2020-11-19T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherishedagency.com\/4-practical-ways-to-support-senior-mental-fitness-during-covid-19\/"},"modified":"2022-11-14T09:05:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T09:05:34","slug":"4-practical-ways-to-support-senior-mental-fitness-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherishedagency.com\/4-practical-ways-to-support-senior-mental-fitness-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Practical Ways to Support Senior Mental Fitness During Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SeniorCovid-19 has placed seniors and their families in a unique predicament. Because older people are at higher risk of developing serious complications if they get the coronavirus, they have had to limit contact with family and friends. While this is important for health and safety, it has also taken away many of their options for social interaction and mental stimulation. <\/p>\n

The unfortunate consequence is that elderly people may not be getting the mental exercise they need to keep their brains alert and engaged, and that could be a risk factor for dementia. However, there are some things you can do to help your loved one lower that risk. One study found<\/span><\/a> that people can reduce their risk of cognitive impairment by 60% simply by participating in specific healthy behaviors like eating nutritious meals and exercising regularly.<\/p>\n

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Along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, seniors also need to challenge their brains in order to stay mentally fit.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you can do to help.  <\/p>\n

4 Keys to Senior Mental Fitness<\/h2>\n

Mental fitness takes more than doing the Sunday crossword puzzle every week. It may come as a surprise to learn that a physically healthy body is one of the most important keys to supporting brain health. That\u2019s why it is important to take a whole-body health approach to mental fitness in addition to traditional brain activities, especially if your loved one is isolated due to Covid-19. <\/p>\n

Even if you can\u2019t visit your elderly family member because of health restrictions, you can help him or her to create a routine that prioritizes the following keys to mental fitness:<\/p>\n