The Loss Of Second Language - 1640 Words

good example noted from my experience while working for seniors in Assisted Living was the loss of second language learn in their later life (adulthood). Mr. A who was born in Europe and his first language was Dutch migrated to America, studied, and worked as top level engineer used English as his second language for more than 50 years could not speak English when he turned 93 and his Alzheimer disease worsen. It was difficult for the caregivers to understand and help him with his needs. Though it seems like he could not realize that he lost his ability to speak English, he was seen being frustrated when caregivers misunderstood the need he was trying to convey. Mr. A communicated with his son in Dutch, and the son translated†¦show more content†¦Limiting carbohydrates and saturated fat, and having balanced fruits, vegetables, whole grains, omega like fish, and lean protein provide health benefits that include improving memory. The study in Indian Journal of Psychiatry also shows, in both men and women aged 65 years and above eating fruit and vegetables daily and having fish once a week were associated with a 30%-40% decrease in the risk of Alzheimer s disease, memory loss. Everyone needs to participate in physical and mental exercises. Physical activity helps brain activity and improves memory by increasing cerebral blood flow. Exercise reduces cholesterol in blood vessel and raises heart rate that improves circulation to the brain by improving the efficiency of the heart, allowing it to move blood more effectively throughout the body, including the brain. It also improves the levels of oxygen in the bloodstream and boosts essential ingredient for neural functioning because much oxygen is used while exercising than during resting. The inflow of the oxygenated blood into the brain also reduces the brain bound free radicals. That is why the brain that weighs only 2% of our body consumes 20% of the oxygen we inspire (ten times of its proportion to other body part). Exercise elevates perfusion and diminishes vascular resistance in several regions of the brain ((Delp, Micheal D. et