There are many ways to improve mobility, and while Barrier Free Architecturals

is committed to improving the quality of life for seniors with mobility issues.

Boosting your brain health is just as important as maintaining your physical wellness. Both go a long way towards preventing illnesses and maintaining mobility among older adults.

Here are some tips that will help improve brain health and increase mobility.

1. Exercise

Believe it or not, exercise has a lot to do in keeping your brain young. As a matter of fact, study shows that exercise can reduce the risk of having dementia by 30 to 40%!  Older adults who are physically active also have lesser chances of Alzheimer’s disease.  This is possible because working out helps in reversing the natural shrinking of the hippocampus in the brain, which is responsible for memory functions.

This is why older adults should not think twice about sweating it up at least 150 minutes a week. Even 15 minutes of exercise thrice a week is enough to maintain the brain.

2. Resistance training

According to a study

conducted by specialists at University of British Colombia, resistance training increases the levels of certain growth chemicals in the brain, thereby nourishing the nerve cells for stronger mental health. Of course, there are possible dangers for older adults attempting resistance training, so a visit with your physician is in order before taking on such an activity.

3. Try out new skills

It is important to challenge the brain with new activities that are not part of a regular routine. A group of UCLA researchers

found that older adults who have little experience with the Internet experienced a surge in decision-making and reasoning after a week of trying out the Internet. In other words, engaging in mental activities one has not tried before strengthens mental health.

4. Improve your social life

Having a healthy social life also protects against dementia and improves one’s mental and emotional health. A study in the University of Michigan showed that the short-term memory of participants improved after a 10-minute conversation with another person.