Research shows that the little things that you are probably already doing on a daily basis might help you to lower your risk of battling dementia in the future.
Household chores, going for walks, and being around other people all help to prevent the development of dementia in those that do them routinely.
We might not have a cure for certain types of dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease. But there are some easy things that we can all do to lower our risk. Even a few small changes can go a long way toward improving quality of life down the road. One of the big takeaways of this study was that the more things you do to improve your health, the lower your risk becomes.
The study took place in China, a country that is quite like the U.S. in its demographic makeup. China is also seeing a surging population of older individuals, and is struggling to meet the changing needs of their residents.
Some of these things can be great suggestions, especially if you or your parents are not dealing with dementia already. But that’s not the reality for many families. If you or a loved one are looking for help dealing with dementia right now, these tips might be helpful for slowing down the spread of the disease in its early stages, but they won’t cure it. As of right now, there’s no cure for many types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent form of dementia.
In situations like this, the goal is not to prevent or cure, but rather to help manage symptoms and keep people safe and healthy.
The right care can help you to accomplish this. This is one of the reasons why we are such big fans of in-home care–it helps to minimize dementia symptoms for many people. Study after study shows that when care comes to you, it’s a lot less traumatic and doesn’t interrupt life in the same way. People with dementia can often see a big uptick in symptoms and decline more quickly when they are relocated, but in-home care helps to avoid this from happening. Additionally, in-home care can help because it’s personalized and provides socialization. An in-home caregiver isn’t working with several other people. The one to one setting allows the caregiver to focus on the needs of one person and do a better job of meeting them. And because it is so personal, the social interactions that can help to slow the spread of this disease happen more easily and more naturally.
If you’d like to learn more about how we might be able to help your family, please give us a call or send an email. One of our trained professionals would be happy to talk a little bit more with you, or if necessary, help get you set up with a completely free consultation session so that we can be a lot more thorough. The goal is to help you get connected to the right resource for your unique needs. We can help you get started in just a few minutes over the phone.
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