BRAIN FITNESS ACTIVITIES

“It is excellent that your organisation is getting the word out on brain fitness. I am very keen to start training, and have purchased the Brain Fitness Program Classic but what are some things I can do to keep my brain fit after completing the program?”

Learn to play a new instrument!

Now is the perfect time to dust off the piano, tighten your old guitar strings or polish the trombone! Learning and playing an instrument exercises several different aspects of brain function including sight, sound and refined movement.

Look in your local paper, online or telephone directory to find a music teacher close to where you live. You will be playing with the symphony orchestra in no time!

BRAIN FITNESS ACTIVITIES

“It is excellent that your organisation is getting the word out on brain fitness. I am very keen to start training, and have purchased the Brain Fitness Program Classic but what are some things I can do to keep my brain fit after completing the program?”

It seems that every day we are asked that question and we applaud your positive interest on how to keep your mind motivated. There are many ways to develop and maintain a healthy mind. Learning new and developing old skills to better choice of foods and physical activity.

It has inspired us to create a series devoted to different brain fitness activities you can do to keep your brain healthy and encourage its natural plasticity.

So without further ado, let’s get started with the inaugural post of BRAIN FITNESS ACTIVITIES!

“Don’t tell fish stories where people know you; but particularly don’t tell them where people know the fish.”
- Mark Twain

Get to know fish that is rich in Omega-3, such as Atlantic salmon, mackerel, blue fin tuna and sardines. Studies have shown that eating these types of fish at least once a week can improve cognitive functions.

Maggie Beer has a fantastic recipe for “Salmon Poached in Olive Oil with Tomato and Avocado Salsa”. This recipe can be found in the cookbook Recipes for a Healthy Mind.



Recipes for a Healthy Mind is available only through Alzheimer’s Australia WA (08) 9388 2800