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Mental Stimulation can be described as anything that stimulates, activates or
enriches the mind.
Stimulation can be provided internally from our own thoughts or externally from the
environment surrounding us. Education, occupation, social and leisure
activities are all important contributors to mental stimulation.
Cognitive decline is an aging process associated with dementia.
Dementia is signi cantly associated with mental stimulation; the greater the mental
stimulation, the lower the risk of developing dementia. There is a 46% lower risk of
developing dementia in individuals who utilise high mental activity levels compared to
individuals who would be considered to use a low amount of mental activity according to
studies.
