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Possibly. Exercise has many known benefits for both physical and mental health, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthening the bones and muscles, and reducing stress. It also appears that regular physical activity benefits the brain. Studies show that people who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lowered risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Physical activity is one of the known modifiable risk factors for dementia. Plus, regular exercise helps combat other Alzheimer's disease risk factors, such as depression and obesity. Exercising several times a week for 30 to 60 minutes may: • Keep thinking, reasoning and learning skills sharp for healthy individuals • Improve memory, reasoning, judgment and thinking skills (cognitive function) for people with mild Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment • Delay the start of Alzheimer's for people at risk of developing the disease or slow the progress of the disease • Increase the size of the part of the brain that's associatedwithmemory formation (hippocampus) Physical activity seems to help your brain not only by keeping the blood flowing but also by increasing chemicals that protect the brain. Physical activity also tends to counter some of the natural reduction in brain connections that occurs with aging. More research is needed to know how — and how much — adding physical activity may improve memory or slow the progression of cognitive decline. Nonetheless, regular exercise is important to stay physically and mentally fit. And for older adults, even leisurely physical activity offers health benefits. Advanced Water Aerobics Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am - 9:30 | Pool 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Pool Resident Led Exercise in the PAC Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am | PAC/Live TV Yoga Stretch Monday & Wednesday 12:45 pm | PAC/Live TV Men’s Water Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 9:15 am | Pool Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 10:15 am | Pool Arthritis Foundation Sit/Stand Class Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am - 11:45 am | PAC/Live TV Resident Led Water Aerobics Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 | Pool 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Pool • 4 • The Pinecone | October 2021 Can exercise prevent memory loss and improve cognitive function? October is Alzheimer Awareness Month. We are so blessed to have an amazingmemory care facility like Job’sWay . We want to show our support to the Alzheimer's Association through financial donations so they may continue their mission to educate and research to end Alzheimer's and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease.  A Bake Sale will be on Wednesday, October 13 from9:30 to 2:00 in the lobby .We need your help to bake goods, or help with the sales, and/or purchase items. All donations will go towards the Alzheimer's Association. Check withMary Hand for more details. Join the team and purchase the Kirby Pines “Peace Love Cure” T-shirt for $5 . Be sure to wear it onWednesday, October 20 to show your support. We will gather in the Lobby for registration and refreshments to get our Walk to end Alzheimer’s on the way. Information about Alzheimer’s will be available as we take a fun stroll around Kirby Pines. Dogs on leash are welcome to join us. Help us raise awareness and financial support for our local Alzheimer’s Association. Join the city-wideWalk to end Alzheimer’s onNovember 13 at Memphis Botanical Gardens . Sign up withMary Hand in the Oasis to get our team registered with our local Alzheimer’s Association and with transportation… bus leaves at 8:15.