Preventing Dementia: Tips to Stay Sharp

Crossword puzzles target different sections of the brain. The first section is recall. In most crossword puzzles, people need to remember lots of information. In larger and more difficult puzzles, information can take people days to find, and this forces the brain to create long-term memories. Crosswords stimulate reasoning and problem-solving functions. In dementia, the reasoning and problem-solving functions are the first to go. Using these parts of the brain will encourage the body's nerves to stay healthy.