We all have little lapses in memory like leaving the keys in the door, forgetting someone's name, or missing an appointment. No matter what your age, exercising your brain can make a difference in maintaining memory capacity. Here are some activities that can strengthen your memory and help you stay mentally sharp: 1. Stay mentally active… Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, activities that stimulate the mind help keep your brain in shape, and memory los

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease is growing fast. An estimated 5.5 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's dementia. Of this 5.5 million, an estimated 5.3 million are age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals are under age 65 and have younger-onset Alzheimer's. That means 1 in 10 people age 65 and older (10 percent) has Alzheimer's dementia! Because of the increasing number of people age 6