Crossword puzzles help maintain older adult brain health

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We like to think we will avoid dementia and Alzheimer's through whatever means are possible, especially in families with a history of cognitive impairment.

Far too many older adults are isolated – as many as 43% of women aged 75+ live alone.

And 46% of adults aged 75+ report having a disability, the most common type being an issue with mobility, living independently and/or cognition.

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We like to think we will avoid dementia and Alzheimer's through whatever means are possible, especially in families with a history of cognitive impairment. Far too many older adults are isolated – as many as 43% of women aged 75+ live alone. And 46% of adults aged 75+ report having a disability, the most common type being an issue with mobility, living independently and/or cognition.

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Maybe you should – the research points to their utility (along with the even-more-important exercise and interacting with people) as one of the ways to help people maintain thinking and brain health – even...
Despite these issues, life expectancy at 65 for women with five chronic diseases (!) is expected to be age 87.
Many are hopeful, of course, that a tabletop robot or an animatronic pet will fill the gaps of missing social connection for older adults.
Perhaps the process of getting regular exercise, getting outside, or doing something else besides <a href="https://w...

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You probably don't think about crossword puzzles much. Who knew that only 15% of women aged 75+ have no chronic diseases! Will robotic devices fill in the social isolation gaps?

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