Prevention and Brain Health

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Normal Memory Loss with Age Versus Dementia

 

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s   

The Alzheimer’s Association® created a list of warning signs to help people identify symptoms that may be related to Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

 

Understanding Memory Loss

The National Institute of Health is another good resource for information on this topic.

 

Memory Screening

If you are concerned you or a loved one may have dementia, a memory screening can establish a baseline or detect memory loss. Some types of dementia are reversible, like those caused by poor nutrition, vitamin deficiencies, depression, or infections. Contact the ADRC for a no-cost memory screening at 1-877-886-2372.  

 

Improving Brain Health

 

Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?
While Alzheimer's prevention has no definitive answers at this time, research has shown that we can take action to reduce our risk of developing it.

 

The Mind Diet

The MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is an example of a diet that has recently been associated with brain health.