I have been discharged from therapies but want to continue to work on improving my memory and other cognitive skills. What are some things I can do to continue to work on my cognitive abilities?
Just as physical exercise is good for the body, mental activity is good for the mind. Continuing with any strategies or home exercise activities that your therapists have recommended is important. In addition, continuing to challenge yourself with mental activities every day will help you maintain the abilities you gained in therapy and help you continue to improve. Reading the newspaper, magazine or a book can help with concentration, reading and memory. Watching the news keeps you up to date on what is happening in the world. There are many games that you can purchase that are not only good family entertainment but also require reasoning skills. Doing crossword puzzles or word searches can help if you have difficulty with language skills. The most important thing is that you find activities that you enjoy doing, as you will be more likely to continue them. Consistently applying the strategies you learned in therapy to your daily life will allow you to adapt more quickly and accomplis
