Cognitive Health

Dyslexia is close to my heart. Several members of my family live with this learning difference, and I've had the privilege of watching them navigate life with incredible resilience and creativity. These individuals are among the smartest, most talented, and capable people I know. Yet, I've also witnessed their struggles in a world where "typical" reading comprehension is expected and assumed.

Handwriting, despite our digital-centric world, offers unique cognitive benefits that typing cannot replicate. Research shows that writing by hand activates brain regions linked to learning, short-term memory, and spatial understanding. Regular transcription exercises are believed to enhance memory retention, focus, and problem-solving abilities. Intriguingly, this practice may also help defend against cognitive decline, including dementia.