Here is a great new study that supports what we are doing at Happy Neuron.

Certain mental exercises can offset some of the expected decline in older adults’ thinking skills and show promise for maintaining cognitive abilities needed to do everyday tasks such as shopping, making meals and handling finances, according to a new study.

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There is an article on Happyneuron.com over at KillerAPP.com.

“You can’t just practice the mental skills you’re good at, according to Happy Neuron. You need to practice a broad range of skills — memory, attention, language, executive functions (logic, problem solving, etc.) and spatial and visual skills. The site offers games in each category so that you can develop a balanced workout.”

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Here is a recent press release on AARP’s website.

The AARP Foundation, has received a $200,000 grant from the MetLife Foundation to expand the Staying Sharp initiative. The Staying Sharp series is for Brain Initiatives that promotes cognitive fitness (“brain health”) as people enter their later years. This new grant provides funding for Staying Sharp forums and activities to be held in 2007.

For more information, read at AARP