Is your elderly loved one having issues with their memory? Maybe they have recently been forgetting where they put things. They might be forgetting the names of people they have known forever or forgetting how to do things they have been doing for years. If your elderly loved one is struggling with their memory, there are some things they can do to improve their memory.

Smelling Rosemary

One of the things that could help to improve your elderly loved one’s memory is smelling rosemary. Research shows that rosemary can have an impact on one’s memory. In fact, it can help with both working and long-term memory. You could have your elderly loved one’s elder care provider place rosemary essential oils in a diffuser at your loved one’s bedside. You could also have them place this in the living room or kitchen.

Tell a Story

You could also have your elderly loved one tell you a story when you call them. Research shows that telling stories can activate one’s memory. It will make your elderly loved one think about the details of things that happened in that story. You could ask your elderly loved one about something from years ago to help activate their memory. From there, they can choose to tell you something about that time frame. They may recall a wedding they went to or an event they attended.

Getting Enough Sleep

To improve memory, sleep is an important factor. If your elderly loved one is having issues with their memory, encourage them to get better sleep at night. This can help them to have enough energy the following day which can improve their ability to remember things. The main reason for this is because with enough quality sleep the brain is able to make the proper connections needed to remember things. Your elderly loved one should be getting 7 to 8 quality hours of sleep every night.

Moving Around More

Research also shows that physical activity can help to improve one’s memory. Activities such as biking, running, and swimming a few times every week can help to improve memory. This is because these activities raise the amount of blood flow going to and from the brain. These exercises also boost the protein secretions that are needed for remembering things.

These are some of the best tips that can help your elderly loved one to boost their memory. Now that you have these tips, make sure you share them with your loved one and their elder care providers.

Sources:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326068

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With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

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