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How to combat dementia and memory loss More than 50 million people world-wide living with Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease International says that there were approximately 50 million people living with dementia in 2017. Experts predict that number will roughly double every 20 years, highlighting just how pervasive dementia is across the globe.
medications for conditions. The Mayo Clinic also says nutritional deficiencies, such as dehydration and not getting enough vitamins B1, B6 and B12, can cause dementia-type symptoms. Dementias linked to heavy-metal poisoning also may be resolved with treatment.
Dementia describes symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. The Mayo Clinic says dementia can become so severe that it interferes with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia, though there are other causes as well. Dementias can result from frontotemporal lobar degenerations, vascular disorders, Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy Body disease. Depending on the cause, some dementia symptoms may be reversible. For example, medical professionals have discovered a link between insulin resistance and the development of dementia. Insulin resistance, which results from eating too many carbs and sugar and not enough fat, is a major factor that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease, according to The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement. Some scientists now refer to Alzheimer’s as “Type 3
diabetes.” Cutting out sugar and refined carbs and adding lots of good fats may prevent and even reverse pre-dementia in many aging adults. Using an animal model, researchers at Temple University Health System discovered that a drug blocking inflammatory mol-
ecules known as leukotrienes can reverse tau pathology, the second most important lesion in the brain in patients with Alzheimer’s. This can bring hope that medication may help reverse Alzheimer’s instead of just mitigating symptoms.
In addition, people can take proactive approaches to preventing aging of the brain even if they aren’t yet suffering cognitive decline. A proactive approach can include: • getting adequate sleep; • controlling stress levels; • getting thyroid and reproductive hormone levels checked and treated, if necessary; • exercising daily, aiming for at least 30 minutes; • eating healthy fats like omega3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish, coconut oil, olive oil, whole nuts, eggs, and some seeds; Other ways to prevent or reverse and dementias involve preventing the • reducing consumption of sugar brain pathology that occurs. For and processed carbohydrates. example, reducing the risk of stroke can prevent vascular deCombating dementia can inmentias. Dementia risks linked to volve an array of strategies aimed infections and immune disorders at helping people reduce their risk may be lowered by making dietary and possibly even reverse course. changes or taking appropriate
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ways to show grandparents and other seniors how much they’re appreciated
Grandparents and seniors can share wisdom and a lifetime of experience with the young people in their lives. Expressing gratitude for such lessons is a great way to show the seniors in your life, whether it’s a grandparent, mentor or family friend, how much they’re appreciated.
Which of the following keeps you awake at night?
• What does my current financial situation look like? • If I live to be 90, 95 or 100 will I have sufficient funds to maintain my current and/or desired lifestyle? • If I die tomorrow, will my family be sufficiently provided for financially? • How does changing my financial assumptions impact my future financial situation? • What can I do to ensure my financial goals and priorities become reality? • What can I do to minimize my estate tax burden? A complimentary myGPS Plan offers a prioritized view of your financial goals and recommends solutions to help achieve your wealth management needs. If you don’t have a financial plan that can answer these questions, please contact Cindy Campbell to arrange a meeting with Cameron for your complimentary myGPS report.
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Some seniors live alone, while others may be living with their adult children and grandchildren, offering care and support to help make the household function. Whether grandparents, aunts and uncles or older friends live close by or elsewhere, there are many ways for their loved ones to show them how much they’re appreciated.
to get out of the house. Receiving mail is one way to connect with the outside world. Regularly send letters to a grandparent or other senior, sharing tales of daily life and key moments that will bring them joy. Chances are they’ll return the favor with a letter of their own. 2. Explore technology together. Younger generations can introduce seniors to available technology that can bring them closer. This may include digital assistants that enable them to share videos, tablets to send email or access social media, mobile phones for calling and texting, and anything else families can customize to their needs.
motivate seniors to stay active and engaged. Have games and activities at the ready or simply provide a listening ear. 4. Shop and run errands. Help aging loved ones perform the tasks that they may not be able to tackle on their own. This can include picking up groceries or prescriptions or taking them to appointments. Simple work around the house, like doing laundry or light clean-up, also can be a big help.
5. Start a hobby together. Develop a hobby that seniors and young people can enjoy together. Watching classic movies, painting ceramics, going to sporting events, or gardening are just a few of the 1. Become pen pals. Se3. Offer companion- many hobbies that seniors niors may have limited ship. Spending time with can enjoy with their young mobility or opportunities younger generations can loved ones.
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Aging is accompanied by a number of physical changes. Some of these changes, such as vision impairment or loss of hearing, are anticipated, while others may arrive unexpectedly.
is found to be inadequate. When the body lacks oxygen, any number of the following symptoms may be experienced: • weakness • dizziness • extreme fatigue • shortness of breath • fast or irregular heartbeat • pale or yellow skin • cold hands or feet
One condition many adults unexpectedly encounter is anemia. While anemia is common in older adults and its prevalence increases with age, it is not a condition that is widely considered part of the aging process. Anemia is often a symptom of a hidden problem that needs to be addressed promptly.
cells in the blood. Anemia also occurs when red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the various organs and tissues throughout the body, are not functioning properly.
Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders, affecting more than three million Americans, says the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The American Society of Hematology notes that anemia is characterized by insufficient levels of red blood
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The American Academy of Family Physicians says the most common causes of anemia among older men and women include chronic diseases and iron deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, gastrointestinal bleeding, and myelodysplastic syndrome are other causes of anemia.
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