Cognitive Training in Practise

Weekly Word Challenge Set a timer for 60 seconds. Name as many words or examples from the day’s category as you can. Write down how many you find to track your progress. You can also do this activity without a timer, for example while walking or doing housework. - Monday: Indoor or garden plants. - Tuesday: Objects made of wood. - Wednesday: Car brands or car parts. - Thursday: Rivers and lakes in Poland. - Friday: Jobs you know, including jobs that are less common today, such as blacksmith or typesetter. - Saturday: Things that can fit inside a matchbox. -  Sunday:  Words that start with S and have exactly five letters. Image by pch.vector on Magnific

Cognitive Training – Why Keep Your Mind Active? Cognitive functions are mental processes that help us receive information, remember it, understand the world and make decisions. We use them every day, often without noticing. When we plan a journey, go shopping, learn to use a phone or take part in a conversation, we use memory, attention and thinking skills together. It is worth creating opportunities to use these skills and try new challenges. We can learn throughout life Some cognitive processes may change as we get older. Remembering new information or completing an unfamiliar task may take more time and practice. However, this does not mean that we lose the ability to learn. Throughout life, the brain keeps its ability to change through experience and learning. This ability is called neuroplasticity. It allows us to gain knowledge, develop skills and learn new ways of doing things, including in older age. What is Cognitive Training? Cognitive training includes different activities t...