National Memory Screening Day
Nov 1st, 2007 by Nick
Alzheimer’s Disease is very serious. Currently there is no cure for it. However, if detected early, there are some treatments that can help slow down the loss of memory that is caused by Alzheimer’s. However, in order to detect it, one must get screened for their memory. The good news is, the National Memory Screening Day is coming up. On November 13, all across the US there will be sites where people can go and monitor their memory. This is the first step in helping those with Alzheimer’s.
There are several “successful living tips” you can follow to help yourself age as healthy as possible. They are:
# Visit your doctor regularly.
# Participate in activities that stimulate your brain, such as reading, crossword puzzles, playing bridge, and other mental exercises.
# Manage stress through techniques such as relaxation, meditation and yoga.
# Treat depression. Depressed elders have higher rates of dementia, lower quality of life and higher rates of death.
# Be social. Maintaining a network of friends will lessen the likelihood of isolation and depression while increasing the overall level of brain stimulation.
# Exercise daily, such as walking 30 minutes per day. Physical activity significantly lessens the chance of cardiovascular complications that could cause dementia.
# Control hypertension, diabetes and heart disease—risk factors for dementia—through physical exercise, quitting smoking, controlling blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and avoiding obesity.
# Follow a healthy diet and take vitamins, including vitamins C and E, and folic acid.
# Limit alcohol consumption. Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on the brain that adds to the loss of nerve cells and synapses.
It goes without saying that finding a cure for Alzheimer’s is very important. However, it is equally important to give those living with Alzheimer’s the best possible quality of life possible while they are battling this disease. In order to do that we must help The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America continue to do research and help those living with the disease.
Please get screened on National Memory Screening Day, please share the tips for successful aging with friends and family, and if you can contribute to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to help those living with the disease.