MAINTAINING THE MEMORY

MAINTAINING THE MEMORY

  To keep the mind alive requires learning something truly new with intense focus.  That will allow you to both lay down new memories and have a system that can easily access and preserve the older ones.  

Starting around age 50, most people experience some brain changes that directly affect their working memory, as well as other cognitive functions, such as the ability to perform multiple tasks, pay attention to detail, and mentally process information quickly.  

The good news is that due to your brain’s plasticity, you may be able to improve your cognitive function and offset age-related decline through exercise, stress reduction, learning new tasks, staying socially active, and learning how to focus better – all integral elements of Tai Chi training.  

Hedi Kamai-Ohana