People living with Alzheimer’s may be at a loss when it comes to hope. Since there is no known cure for the disease, aging adults rely on new information that come from studies. Recently, it has been stated that brain activity can benefit those with Alzheimer’s by helping to delay the progression of the disease. The more brain activity a senior has, the slower new symptoms will appear.

1. Even though an increase in brain function can help delay additional symptoms of dementia from appearing, the downfall is that once the symptoms do appear, they will progress rapidly.

2. Brain exercises can benefit those with dementia and Alzheimer’s for a period of time. However, there will come a point where no amount of brain activity can battle the deterioration occurring in the brain because of the disease.

3. This may not sound like good news, but in fact it is. Many Alzheimer’s patients would rather suffer a rapid decline over a short period of time instead of a slow and steady decline over many years.

4. By increasing brain function and activity, those with Alzheimer’s and dementia could be able to enjoy more time with their cognitive abilities intact.

Source: Time

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