Try: Aim for at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five times per week try walking swimming or any other activity that gets the heart rate up build muscle to pump up the brain moderate levels of weight and resistance training not only increase muscle mass they help maintain brain health include balance and coordination exercises head injuries from falls are an increasing risk as the cr grows older which in turn increase the risk for alzheimer’s disease and dementia balance and coordination exercises can help the stay agile and avoid spills stick with it for a month it takes approximately 28 days for a new routine to become habit once the cr gets over this hump keeping up an exercise routine will feel natural protect against head injuries studies suggest that head trauma at any point in life significantly increases the risk of alzheimer’s disease this includes repeated hits in sports activities such as football soccer and boxing or one-time injuries from a bicycle skating or motorcycle accident it is important to protect the head brain throughout life

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Dementia exercise

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Try: Follow a mediterranean diet eating a heart-healthy mediterranean diet rich in fish nuts whole grains olive oil and abundant fresh produce treat the cr to the occasional glass of red wine and square of dark chocolate avoid trans fats and saturated fats reduce consumption by avoiding full-fat dairy products red meat fast food fried foods and packaged and processed foods get plenty of omega-3 fats evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent alzheimer’s disease and dementia common food sources include cold-water fish such as salmon tuna trout mackerel and sardines eat 4-6 small meals throughout the day rather than 3 large meals eating at regular intervals helps to maintain consistent blood sugar levels also avoid refined carbohydrates high in sugar and white flour which rapidly spike glucose levels and inflame the brain eat across the rainbow emphasize fruits and vegetables across the color spectrum to maximize protective antioxidants and vitamins daily servings of berries and green leafy vegetables should be part of any diet enjoy daily cups of tea green white and oolong teas are particularly brain healthy drinking 2-4 cups daily has proven benefits also reduce alcohol intake and drink only in moderation

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Dementia dementia prevention

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Try: Pay attention no one can remember something they haven’t learned it takes about eight seconds of intense focus to process a piece of

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

Information: Into memory if the cr is easily distracted pick a quiet place where she won’t be interrupted involve as many senses as possible try to relate information to colors textures smells and tastes the physical act of rewriting information can help imprint it onto the brain relate information to what you already know connect new data to information you already remember whether it’s new material that builds on previous knowledge or something as simple as an address of someone who lives on a familiar street for more complex material focus on understanding basic ideas rather than memorizing isolated details have the cr practice explaining the ideas to someone else in her own words rehearse information already learned have the cr already review what she has learned a few hours after she learned it and at intervals thereafter this spaced rehearsal is more effective than cramming especially for information retention information

References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Dementia memory prevention

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Try: Stay active as much as possible research suggests that even a leisurely 30-minute walk a day may reduce the risk of vascular dementia and help slow its progression it will also boost overall health and happiness create a network of support seeking help and encouragement from friends family health care experts and support groups can improve the cr’s health and attitude eat for heart health heart disease and stroke share many of the same risk factors such as high ldl cholesterol bad cholesterol low hdl cholesterol good cholesterol and high blood pressure adopting a more heart-healthy diet may improve or slow down dementia symptoms enjoy life laughing playing and enjoying yourself are great ways to reduce stress and worry learn how to relax and manage stress stress is a major contributor to high blood pressure and heart disease so it’s helpful to have a few relaxation techniques and quick stress-reducing strategies note if the cr shows any of the signs for vascular dementia contact a doctor immediately

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Dementia living with dementia

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Try: Keep routines the cr will feel more comfortable and less frightened or agitated when she is on a regular routine and in familiar surroundings use calendars and clocks place large calendars and clocks around the cr’s living area they can help people with dementia reorient if they’ve forgotten the date or time keep the cr busy encourage the cr to continue physical and social activities as long as possible keep the cr stimulated and active make sure the cr’s room is colorful and inviting also make sure they have a tv radio or other things to look at and do tell the cr what you’re doing and why if it’s time for dinner say so be sure to communicate even if you’re not sure your loved one understands even if she doesn’t understand your words your tone of voice and body language can provide reassurance note if the cr shows any of the signs for vascular dementia contact a doctor immediately

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Dementia care tips

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Try: Gather every piece of medication you can find in the cr cr’s residence and place it in a brown paper bag schedule a doctor doctor’s appointment to go over these medications and interactions or take them to a pharmacist include over-the-counter medications vitamins and herbs write down any interactions between the medications that were found make sure the cr fills his or her prescriptions at the same pharmacy every time create a chart of all the medications used and the times they are taken

Materials: Lunch size brown paper bags pen paper

Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Adapted from information found in the book the complete eldercare planner by joy loverde

Keywords: Medication prescriptions interactions drugs

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Try: Avoid crowds changes in routine and strange places that may make cr feel confused or nervous

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Holidays christmas party thanksgiving crowds relatives friendly visits anxious worried nervous

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Try: Try going out to eat earlier in the day when there may be fewer people in the restaurant service may also be quicker earlier in the day

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Crowds bothered by background noise eating out behavior problems in restaurant challenging behavior anxious around people anxious in restaurant

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Try: Ask for a table in a quiet area near the washroom seat the cr with his or her back to the busy areas of the restaurant

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Categories: Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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References: Adapted from the national institute on aging internet website www nia nih gov caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide 2011

Keywords: Anxious in restaurant anxiety eating out dining out day trips

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Try: Order some finger food or snacks to hold cr’s attention

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Distracted in restaurant distracted attention span

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed