September Alzheimer’s News

September Alzheimer’s News
Research suggests there is much we can do to help stave off memory problems and keep the brain fit. Take a crack at a puzzle. Jigsaw puzzles are another tool for fighting short-term memory loss. Working a puzzle can help develop abilities to reason, analyze, sequence, deduce, and solve problems. “Puzzles encompass hand/eye coordination, dexterity, reasoning, and colors and can keep a person’s mind sharp,” says Bruce Barnet, a certified caregiver and expert with the Alzheimer’s Store. Completing a puzzle can give seniors a sense of accomplishment and control. Puzzles also offer a way for caregivers to communicate and connect to patients.
You can learn more by going to www. alz.org/help-support/resources or the Alzheimer’s Helpline which is accessible 24/7 via 800-272-3900 and staffed by master’s level clinicians to assist with crisis situations, decision making, and disease information. You can find virtual dementia caregiver resources online at alz.org/covid19help. Tools and support are also available in Spanish.
Want to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association and what they do here in St. Louis? Visit alz.org and/or contact PUCC’s Faith Outreach Ambassador with the Alzheimer’s Association, Joyce Ruiz at joyceruiz7@gmail.com