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The brain, similar to a muscle, needs to be used or it will not function optimally. Eating a healthy diet and exercising are some of the ways to maintain a healthy brain. But the brain is also remarkably nimble and new connections can be created regardless of age. Engaging the brain in innovative ways in a variety of cognitive areas can help create new connections between neurons and increase mental acuity. Diversifying the cerebral activities in which you engage is key to your overall brain health.
Neuroplasticity
The brain was once thought of a static organ that did not change much once adulthood was reached. Recent research suggests that the brain is much more elastic than was previously thought. That is, scientists have always recognized that the brain develops from infancy to young adulthood, but more recent studies suggest that the brain continues to change throughout adulthood and even into old age. Neuroplasticity is the process by which our brain continues to make new connections between neurons throughout our lives.
If the brain is injured, it can generate new cells and repair itself or create new neural pathways to take over the functions of the injured area. In addition, the brain can create new neural connections within our brain in response to new stimulus and changing environments. The more we are exposed to new stimuli, the more neural connections our brains make.
Neuroplasticity is an exciting concept because it means our brain is continuously growing and we can attempt to keep it functioning optimally by engaging in new activities.
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You will schedule a personal or small group online meeting to assess your goals and ambitions. A personalized plan consisting of activities, games, and puzzles will be created. Lessons will be customized to the specific cognitive areas you wish to work on. You can become "brain fit" from the comfort of your home.
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Toby Lazarus graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The Johns Hopkins University and later received a Ph.D. from The University of Chicago where she specialized in neuropsychology. Currently, she is the Director of the Brain Fitness Program at Schoke Jewish Family Services in Stamford, CT. She has been developing lesson plans for the last five years improving older adults' brains' health throughout the country.
Like physical exercise, training must match somebody's personal needs and be enjoyable to continue. Thus, Dr. Lazarus tailors each program to the individuals' requirements. She engages each person in interactive puzzles, wordplay, memory, and problem-solving activities and listens to feedback from a patient to find the approach that works best for them. Dr. Lazarus works with a wide range of ages because you are never too old or too young to stimulate your brain!!