"For Voskuhl, it's about staying open-minded and trying new things. "To remain 'young at heart' is to be curious, to learn and explore," she said. "This can lead to things that catch their imagination, things they can find purpose in doing." Hennawi said there are "multiple steps, keeping in mind the importance of tailoring the recommendations to the individual's interest and abilities, to sustain engagement.""
"Engaging in lifestyle interventions, such as exercise groups, cooking and social engagement. These activities promote health and boost dopamine levels, which help a person feel happy and rewarded. "I would add that I try to promote a sense of purpose even for my patients that already experienced a cognitive decline, with activities such as reminiscence, creating picture albums, music from the past, movies and books from a specific era," he added."
Many people feel purpose rooted in identity, religion, job, parenting, leadership roles, or other life roles. Everyone has a sense of purpose, even if it is not immediately obvious. Remaining open-minded, curious, and willing to try new activities can spark interests that become meaningful. Tailoring recommendations to individual interests and abilities helps sustain engagement. Cognitive and arts activities, exercise groups, cooking, and social engagement promote health and boost dopamine, increasing happiness and reward. For cognitive decline, reminiscence, picture albums, and era-specific music, movies, and books can support purpose. Life-crafting involves clarifying values, setting goals, and committing to plans.
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