should always use whatever resources are available to keep to your chosen routine. If you would like to swim as part of your weekly exercise, then you will most certainly need help from someone. Although you could view this as being less independent than doing it alone, the social aspect of having someone with you will certainly make the swimming session more enjoyable. Now that we have established the importance of keeping our bodies fit and healthy, we also need to highlight the importance of keeping our minds fit. If you have Dementia, any form of regular mental exercise will help retain your mental abilities. As time goes on, your memory will decline, but regular mental 'workouts' can help slow down the deterioration. ]