Here at Time Timer, we take mental health quite seriously.
One of the key insights into mental health is that there are many different neurological conditions that exist in the world, making for a variety of different experiences. And so, everyone has different mental health needs.
One particular neurological condition that we would like to highlight in our blog is Alzheimer’s.
June is Global Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and so we would like to detail just why this is important.
Alzheimer’s Affects People All Around the World
Most people know or know of at least one person who has Alzheimer’s. Over 55 million people have Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia.
It can be a challenging condition for all involved, including the person’s family and health care providers.
However, there is still plenty of joy to be found after a diagnosis, especially when the person with the condition can find ways to preserve autonomy.
Assisting People with Alzheimer’s with Time Timer Products
One of the things that we here at Time Timer most pride ourselves on is that our products have been used with success for people with exceptional differences.
Alzheimer’s patients are certainly one group of people that can be helped by a Time Timer product.
Simple tasks such as keeping track of time can become very difficult for certain people who have Alzheimer’s. With a Time Timer product, keeping track of time can be made simple.
The elapsing red disk will be a consistent reminder of just how much time is left for any given activity, such as cooking up some breakfast.
For an Alzheimer’s patient, a Time Timer® Watch can be an excellent gift because of its portability and variety of time-tracking features.
For instance, using the Time Timer Watch’s repeating reminders feature can help patients remember to take any medication on time.
Brain Awareness
Brain awareness involves taking care of your mental health. This could include being aware of the ways that your lifestyle and activities could affect your neurological well-being.
It is uncertain just what the causes of Alzheimer’s are. As a result, preventing or mitigating the condition is not an easy task.
However, there are certain things that researchers point to as possible expedients of the condition. Aging, genetics, and lifestyle choices (such as eating poorly, not exercising, and avoiding mentally stimulating activities) have been suggested as key factors in Alzheimer’s development.
One of the most important things to understand about your brain is that it is pretty much just another physical organ of your body. If that organ, the brain, is exposed to anything that may do harm to it, then you increase your chances of suffering from limiting neurological conditions down the line.
It is the same way that drinking consistently can cause liver damage. For instance, social isolation has been linked to cognitive decline. Social engagement, then, can keep your brain healthy.
The upshot here is that viewing your brain health on similar terms that you do your heart or liver health can help keep you mentally healthy and strong for a longer time.
More Great Time Management Products from Time Timer
Hopefully you learned a thing or two that can help you keep your brain in good shape for Brain Awareness Month!
Time Timer products have been essential for creating success in homes and classrooms around the world, with a variety of uses for Time Timer products for people with special needs.
Check out the rest of the Time Timer products, which includes the Time Timer Wash, a great handwashing aid for creating a healthier school or home environment.
