Reducing Your Odds Of Getting Dementia Has Not Been Easier

Although dementia is quite prevalent in America with an estimated 6.2 million people dealing with Alzheimer’s dementia, there are ways that can help you drastically reduce your odds of developing this neurodegenerative disease. It is not as complex as it may seem, which tend to deter many people from adopting the necessary measures. This blog aims to discuss those measures to keep dementia at bay. You’d be surprised to see how simple the measures are!

Prioritize heart care– When it comes to dementia that’s associated with brain, the role heart plays is least likely to cross your mind. But the truth is taking care of your heart can be instrumental in lowering your odds for developing dementia to a great extent. It is hypertension, high levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol, obesity, smoking that takes a toll on your ticker. You can have healthy numbers by managing your lifestyle, which involves making correct lifestyle choices in the form of regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet and staying clear of smoking and alcohol. Making these tweaks can keep your ticker in good shape- ensuring healthy blood flow through the blood vessels- thereby translating into lesser risk for heart attack, stroke and dementia.

Keep your mind engaged– Nothing benefits your brain more than keeping it stimulated by engaging in social interactions (converse with friends and family), and/or activities, such as learning a new language, playing games like solving puzzles and doing crosswords, et al, taking up a hobby like learning how to play a musical instrument, etc. With increasing age it becomes all the more important to challenge your brain for the development of new neurons and increased connectedness between them.

Diet and exercise– Diet and exercise are the cornerstone of overall well-being. Eating healthy and exercising regularly is at the center of good brain health, which can play a huge role in reducing risk of dementia. Adopt the Mediterranean eating style to keep your brain in tip-top condition, since the eating style comprises nutrient-heavy foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans, peas, lentils) and fish like salmon, tuna (have the healthy Omega-3 fats in abundance).

This you should couple with regular exercise of at least 30 minutes, which can range from walking, swimming, to even carrying out the household chores. The key is to sit less and move more. Find activities you can do with family and friends, which will not just be fun, but also keep you motivated to keep on continuing. Anthem Senior Living in Phoenix- an award-winning assisted living Anthem facility- has been providing specialized memory care to those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other-related dementias since our inception, which has remained unmatched till date. It is our clients’ trust and belief in us that has made us expand into the acclaimed Senior Sanctuary of Anthem to extend our care to a vast number of people than before. To book a suite, call Anthem Senior Living on 602.909.9550. All Covid protocols are in place as we ensure an improved quality of life for our residents.