Topic of Interest
Maintaining good brain health
Memory inevitably changes as we get older. We may find it more difficult to recall some of the details of recent events, or learn a new person’s name. You might walk into a room to retrieve something, and momentarily forget why you are there. However, that does not mean we are developing a dementia. Some changes in your memory is a normal part of ageing.
In contrast, the memory loss associated with dementia has a much greater impact on your ability to undertake day to day tasks. This type of memory loss is persistent and progressive with time.
If you are concerned about your/your loved one’s memory please contact us to discuss and / or arrange an appointment.
There are ways we can protect our memory and thinking as we grow older. These include:
For more information, please refer to the guidelines produced recently by the World Health Organization.
In contrast, the memory loss associated with dementia has a much greater impact on your ability to undertake day to day tasks. This type of memory loss is persistent and progressive with time.
If you are concerned about your/your loved one’s memory please contact us to discuss and / or arrange an appointment.
There are ways we can protect our memory and thinking as we grow older. These include:
- Exercise - keep active for example with regular walks, swimming or other activities you enjoy.
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Avoid or minimise harmful substances (e.g. alcohol, cigarettes or drugs)
- Relax - try and avoid stress.
- Look after your mental health – manage conditions such as depression
- Ensure you get adequate sleep and rest
- Take up new and / or interesting hobbies. Keep mentally active (e.g. photography, reading, jigsaw puzzles, painting). To be most beneficial – make sure it’s challenging.
- Actively manage any changes or difficulties with you hearing
- Actively manage cardiovascular risk factors (eg high blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels)
For more information, please refer to the guidelines produced recently by the World Health Organization.
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