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OCTOBER IS WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH
To mark this October, we want to share some brief information about Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, affecting 1 in 10 people over 65 and over one third of people over 85. It is a slow, progressive illness that damages nerve cells in the brain. Symptoms include:
● forgetfulness severe enough to affect work, hobbies, or social life
● mood changes
● difficulty multi-tasking
● misplacing things
● repeating things
● confusion
● trouble with organizing and expressing thoughts
● becoming disoriented or lost in familiar places
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease but there are strategies that help manage symptoms:
● Keep Moving. Moderate activity
○ Improves brain blood flow
○ Helps keep brain cells alive
● Eating Healthy
○ Gives you more energy
○ Controls Blood sugar and blood pressure
● Exercising Your Mind
○ Keeps life interesting
○ Strengthens brain connections and forms new connections.
● Focusing on the Positives
○ Improved relationships
○ Improves thinking ability
● Reducing Stress
○ Improves memory, concentration
○ Strengthens immune system
● Finding Meaning and Purpose
○ Gives a reason to wake up in the morning
○ Improves self-confidence and self-esteem
● Keeping relationships Strong
○ Increases brain power by improving the minds’ reserves
○ Promotes a longer, healthier life
● Managing Your Health
○ Helps you stay well and live independently
○ Lowers long term healthcare costs
● Establishing a Routine
○ Helps you form healthy habits that support memory and independent living.
○ Helps you plan ahead to ensure you keep busy and stay active.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease, please visit The Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/).
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