Our guest, Dr. Kimberly Mueller, joins us to discuss cognitively stimulating activities and the impact of social engagement on brain health. Guest: Kimberly Mueller, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor, Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Episode Topics:

• What are cognitively stimulating activities? 1:25
• Recent studies: 2:50
• Are some activities better than others? 9:00
• Are Jeopardy or other “active” television shows considered cognitively stimulating? 10:23
• Are board games, crossword puzzles, and brain games considered cognitively stimulating activities? 11:22
• Is there evidence showing the benefits of social engagement? 15:08
• Advice for maintaining and strengthening brain health: 18:37