...Click to read...: "People working with dementia patients have realized scrapbooks can be more than a hobby. Alzheimer%u2019s patients can use scrapbooks as a tool to help them with their disease.
Because Alzheimer's diminishes memory, people with the disease often experience frustration, fear and uncertainty.Scrapbooks evoke more positive emotions by keeping the person's mind stimulated and reminding him or her of happier times"

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USATODAY.com -Click to read... "Knowing they'll need a nest egg for later years, sensible middle-aged adults may put their stockbroker on speed-dial and keep 401(k) updates handy.

But how about building a "cognitive reserve" account their brain can draw on at older ages when memory problems are most serious?

It's more than just a clever idea. Animal studies and rapidly growing human evidence suggest that adults might be able to delay or prevent severe cognitive decline, says Molly Wagster, who directs research on normal brain aging at the National Institute on Aging. "There are no guarantees yet, but it's really looking like some of these things could work."

Possible resources for the brain include:

• Mental stimulation.

• Higher education.

• Leisure activities.

• Aerobic exercise.

• Antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries and spinach.

There's also "overwhelming evidence" of a link between high blood pressure or diabetes and dementia, says Zaven Khachaturian, senior science adviser to the Alzheimer's Association.

Cutting-edge research on the payoffs of planning ahead for people who may live to be 80 or longer"

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clickComputers and the Internet can be daunting. Especially for those who didn't grow up with it.

But many seniors are determined to use computers. If this sounds like you or someone you know, visit SeniorNet. The resources it features will get you up and going in no time.

Tutorials give a quick rundown on computer basics. Learn at your own pace without worrying about messing up the computer.

If you're comfortable with the computer, explore the site's other offerings. There are discussion groups, online classes and even volunteer opportunities. It's a great way to use your computer!

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