eFit for Individuals & Caregivers: Mind & Memory
The brain controls how a person thinks, plans, remembers, organizes and makes decisions. As a person ages, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. This means that some changes like occasionally forgetting the right word, or where you parked your car, are normal.
Forgetfulness: Normal or Not? [PDF] (Source: National Institute on Aging)
By Us for Us Guide: Memory Workout ( Research Institute for Aging ):
Handout PDF
Communities ( BrainXchange ):
List
Caring for Adults with Cognitive and Memory Impairment ( Family Caregiver Alliance ):
Website
Cognitive training and recommended mind games for older adults ( Happy Seniors ):
Blog
Forgetfulness: Normal or Not? ( National Institute on Aging ):
Infographic
Fun Memory Exercises for Older Adults: A Caregiver’s Creative Toolbox ( Institute on Aging ):
Website
Heads Up for Healthier Brains ( Alzheimer Society ):
Handout PDF
Know Someone With Memory Loss? ( Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ):
Infographic
Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging: What’s Normal and What’s Not? ( National Institute on Aging ):
Website
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) ( Family Caregiver Alliance ):
Article
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment, How is it Different from Dementia, and How is Diagnosis Made? ( Dementia Care Central ):
Article