Cognition - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Fri, 24 May 2019 17:23:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Cognitive Strategies Following ABI https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/06/cognitive-strategies-following-abi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cognitive-strategies-following-abi Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:30:38 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16695 People with an Acquired Brain Injury, or ABI, often have issues with memory or other higher-level brain activity after their injury, and suddenly, completing daily life tasks becomes very difficult. They may struggle with things like remembering names and faces, the things they need to do in a day, or they may even forget or […]

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]]> How Anxiety and Depression Can Impact Cognition https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/02/how-anxiety-and-depression-can-impact-cognition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-anxiety-and-depression-can-impact-cognition Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:30:03 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16316 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Co-written with Ashley Carnegie, Occupational Therapist As a student working with an Occupational Therapist in the community, I realized early in my placement that many clients struggle with anxiety and depression in combination with cognitive challenges like decreased attention, concentration and focus, difficulties with memory, and […]

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]]> Computerized Cognitive Training – Does it Help? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/06/computerized-cognitive-training-does-it-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=computerized-cognitive-training-does-it-help Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:30:33 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15565 How do you stay “mentally fit?”  In our previous post, Working up a Cognitive Sweat, we suggested some online ways to provide a “workout” for your brain through computer “brain training” programs or computerized cognitive training.  The following care of the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal discusses research which confirms that these training programs do provide […]

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]]> Your Best Brain: Use It or Lose It https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/03/your-best-brain-use-it-or-lose-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-best-brain-use-it-or-lose-it Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:30:40 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15325 The old cliché is true when we talk of cognition – “use it or lose it”. Our brains are made of billions of neurons, which interact with each other to complete specific tasks. Signals are sent from one neuron to another along neural pathways, and these determine our thoughts, emotions, insights, and so much more. […]

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]]> Community Safety for Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Impairment https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/01/community-safety-for-alzheimers-disease-and-cognitive-impairment-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-safety-for-alzheimers-disease-and-cognitive-impairment-2 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:30:34 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14695 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, I wanted to touch on the important topic of helping people with Alzheimer’s disease (or cognitive impairment) to be safe in the community. A few months back I received an email from a friend. She wanted to “pick my brain” […]

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]]> Solutions for Managing Passwords https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/08/solutions-for-managing-passwords/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solutions-for-managing-passwords Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:00:34 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=14242 Online security experts recommend creating strong passwords with a mix of special characters, numbers and letters which are different for each application you use.  However, remembering one simple password is often hard enough!  Especially for applications you don’t use often, it is recommended you keep a log of each password so you can easily retrieve it […]

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]]> Want to Reduce Cognitive Decline? Get Physical! https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/11/want-to-reduce-cognitive-decline-get-physical/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=want-to-reduce-cognitive-decline-get-physical Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:11:22 +0000 http://sandbox.entwistlepower.com/?p=12517 At any age physical activity is an important part of your overall health.  As you age it’s important to keep active for both physical and mental health, but in most cases activities should become increasingly moderate.  The following from CTV News showcases some of the best forms of exercise to boost your brain power and […]

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]]> Forgot Where You Left Your Keys… Should You Be Concerned? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/08/forgot-where-you-left-your-keys-should-you-be-concerned/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forgot-where-you-left-your-keys-should-you-be-concerned Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:00:04 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=11016 Do you have trouble remembering where you left your keys?  Is it hard for you to remember the name of the person you were just introduced to?  Many who experience these momentary memory lapses often feel it’s cause for concern, but that’s not always the case.  The following from WebMD discusses a study which looked […]

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