Stay sharp and remember the great times in life with loved ones. "About 1 in 9 people (10.7%) age 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease", according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Roughly half of that demographic can read and write in the USA [2]. Nobody wants to forget core memories. People can use habitual retelling to reinforce their core memories like a muscle [1]. Most of our favorite memories live as spoken stories. Let's reconnect with them. References:
[1] Xue, Yanmin, and Yuanle Zhang. "Research on the design of intelligent cognitive training products for the elderly." Journal of Physics: Conference Series. Vol. 1601. No. 5. IOP Publishing, 2020.
[2] U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2019). Highlights of the 2017 U.S. PIAAC Results Web Report (NCES 2020-777) and PIAAC International Highlights Web Report (NCES 2020-127). The information in this skill is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Call your doctor to receive medical advice. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please dial your local emergency response phone number"