Tips to enhance your memory, health & Well-being

In additional to my previous blog Coping with MCI:

Here are some additional tips to help you enhance your memory, health, and well-being:

·         Take good care of your body. Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Eat a low-fat, healthy diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

·         Maintain an updated list of your medications and contact information (doctors and family). Keep it with you at all times.

·         Reduce clutter at home; enlist a friend to help organize and label important files, documents, and medications.

·         Decrease your consumption of alcohol; it can have a negative effect on your mental abilities.

·         Don’t smoke. I was advised to stop smoking early on in my diagnosis, however, I found this increased my stress levels and made the MCI worse.  I would therefore advise if you are a smoker to consider support and notify your GP of the change.

·         Continue to engage in social activities with friends and family.

·         Never stop learning. Read a book, enrol in a class, attend a concert or play.

·         Talk with friends or a trained counsellor about your feelings.