The nurse in the local nursing home is planning a memory activity for the older adult residents.What is the most effective activity she might use to enhance memory?

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There are many factors that impact memory in the older adult.Research indicates that an active social life with complete engagement and participation in the community delays memory loss with aging.Regular mental exercise such as crossword puzzles and conversation appear to stimulate the brain and enhance memory.Reading a book or a newspaper is a leisure activity and may stimulate the brain but may not enhance memory.Following a recipe for baking a cake may stimulate the brain but following the steps in a recipe may not enhance thinking or memory.

The Nurse in the Local Nursing Home Is Planning a Memory