The thought of developing dementia is daunting. It's currently on par with how people felt about the C word ten to fifteen years ago. Our perceptions of cancer have changed with the advent of treatment, but dementia is a whole different beast. How do you deal with dementia? It doesn't attack your body, at least not directly. It affects your mind and memory. How do we handle a disease that attacks an organ that makes up the very core of who we are? I have often been anxiously asked, "what can I do to prevent dementia?". In fact, I've been asked it enough times to dedicate a post to it.
Well, while the short answer is nothing in terms of definitely preventing the disease, like a heart attack, there are certainly lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk of developing dementia. I decided to scrounge through the current medical literature to see what is being said.
Rule of thumb, what’s good for the heart is good for the brain.
It’s a simple and easy way to remember the sort of lifestyle choices that can make a difference.
