Preventive Care for Alzheimer's

    Preventive Care

     

    Researchers have found that healthy and active individuals - physically and mentally, have a low risk to AD. As such, it is important to review one's lifestyle to see where changes can be made to reduce such risk. This is more important as we advance in years, or if there is a history of AD in the family.

     

  1. Stay mentally active
    1. Engage in social activities
    2. Learn a language
    3. Do puzzles
    4. Take up a course (Continuous learning)

     

  2. Stay physically active
    1. Exercise regularly
    2. Participate in team sports
    3. Take up ballroom dancing

     

  3. Take care
    1. Maintain a healthy weight
    2. Eat a healthy diet
    3. Have regular check ups
      1. Ensure cholesterol level in under control
      2. Ensure blood pressure is under control
    1. Increase antioxidants intake
      1. Fruits and vegetable rich in antioxidants
      2. Supplements (Vitamin C, E)

    For more information, visit the Australian Alzheimer's Disease Site.

     

 

 
 

 

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