Boomers: Face to Face With Alzheimer's

( what boomers can do to reduce their chances of dementia )

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Although there are the Betty Whites of the world – hosting Saturday Night Live at the age of 88 with her wit and split-second timing and even starring in a new sitcom – the harsh reality is that, after the age of 65, and most definitely after the age of 85, dementia becomes more and more likely.
What used to be called senility, dementia comes in many forms. The most common, representing 60-80% of all dementias, is Alzheimer’s. It is a progressive and degenerative disease that causes mental deterioration such as memory loss and disorientation. Although there are drugs that can slow its progression, especially if taken in the earliest stages, it is not reversible or curable.
The diabolical truth about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is that they turn the later years of our aging, which should be a time to remember, reflect, and enjoy life to its fullest, into a time of confusion, memory loss, and the decline of other cognitive functions.
Today we'll look at the most common dementias including vascular dementia, which, unlike Alzheimer’s, may be reversible by proper management of cardiovascular risk factors, described below, as well as lifestyle and diet changes. We’ll explore how to get an accurate diagnosis if you suspect your loved one (or you) has dementia so treatment can begin as soon as possible, and if you are caring for a loved one with dementia, how you can be most helpful to your loved one and to yourself. Read more:(By Jan Yager) consumeraffairs.com

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