Dementia in Seniors

Dementia can have a huge emotional, psychological,social, and physical impact on seniors and their loved ones. It is a series of losses and adjusting to them can be really challenging. Dementia may lead to loss of self-esteem, confidence, social connections, and even the ability to manage everyday tasks.

Here are some tips for seniors to protect their brain functions and avoid or manage this harrowing condition:
  1. Exercise your mind: Cerebral cardio, mental toning, mind expanding yoga, solving puzzles and other mental exercises can help the brain function properly and boost memory, which can further reduce dementia. 
  2. Smart food choices: Eat brain boosting foods such as leafy green vegetables, beans, whole grains, berries, nuts, fish, olive oil and many others. Smart food choices will help maintain brain health.
  3. Stay connected: Stay connected with your loved ones, friends and family members. Do not avoid meeting new people. Stay active out in the community or even on social media and build new connections. This will help maintain relations as well. 
  4. Reduce stress: Avoid negative thoughts and focus on the positive ones. Negative thoughts will increase your stress levels,which may be a cause dementia. Reduce stress by getting involved in activities like volunteering, meditating, exercising, or even read a good book to relax. 
  5. Laugh a little: Laughter helps to engage the brain, grow new brain cells, reduce stress and ultimately help prevent dementia. 
  6. Quit smoking and avoid alcohol: Smoking and the consumption of too much alcohol leads to the risk of developing dementia. It’s too late. Stop smoking and consuming alcohol immediately. It may be the next puff or drink that pushes you over the edge. 
  7. Sleep better: Lack of sleep has been associated to a number of health issues, some of which are the risk factors for dementia. Therefore, try to get at least 7 to 8 hours of continual sleep a day. You may be surprised at what a good night’s sleep will help you with.
If you need any type of professional help regarding dementia or your overall health, contact Always Best Care. They are a senior care firm which provides the best Elder Care Services in Morris. For more information, call them today at (862) 772-7047.

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