Engage Your Brain | The Brain's Seven Cognitive Domains

Sue Paul, Senior Director of Well Being and Brain Health at Asbury Communities, delves into the complexities of the brain beyond just memory. She explains that there are seven cognitive domains that are crucial for overall brain health and are considered by physicians when diagnosing conditions like dementia.
1. Perceptual Sensory Motor Function: How we move through and sense our environment, translating sensory input into motor output.
2. Attention: Necessary for memory, encompassing sustained attention (e.g., reading a novel) and divided attention (e.g., driving a car while managing multiple tasks).
3. Memory: The most familiar domain, involving the storage and recall of information.
4. Executive Function: The brain's decision-making center, helping us evaluate options and make the right choices.
5. Social Cognition: Our ability to empathize with others and see situations from different perspectives.
6. Language: Understanding and producing both written and verbal language.
7. Processing Speed: Often noticed in aging, it refers to how quickly we can think and process information.
Sue emphasizes the importance of maintaining all seven domains for optimal brain health. Watch this video to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to keep your brain healthy and share this valuable information with friends. Stay tuned for more insights on engaging your brain!