Your Brain Exercise of the Week ~ December 26, 2022
Working on your cognition is an important part of keeping your mind sharp and maintaining independence. One way to target your cognitive skills is to complete one or both of the tasks below.
*Remember, for this cognitive activity to qualify as a brain fitness exercise, you should participate at a level that is challenging for you.
Directions:
1.) Say the following words out loud:
APPLE CAR SCHOOL TREE
2.) Count to 20.
3.) Say the four words in reverse order.
Try to recall these 4 words after a 15 minute delay.
If the exercise above feels too challenging, try this modification:
1.) Say the four words out loud.
2.) Count to 20.
3.) Try to say the four words again.
If you enjoyed this activity, consider ordering The BCAT® Working Memory Exercise Book-Home Edition for hours of additional cognitive exercises that will help to protect your brain health and promote cognitive functioning.