Dementia: If your elderly loved one has been lucky enough not to get dementia yet, it is worth noting there are many dementia prevention tips that can keep their risk of getting it low.

While there isn’t a surefire way to never get dementia, these tips can help to minimize your elderly loved one’s chances of getting dementia.

Quit Smoking

One of the best things your elderly loved one can do to prevent dementia is to quit smoking. When someone smokes cigarettes, their lungs are getting damaged. However, that is not the only part of their body that is being harmed. Smoking cigarettes also kills brain cells. The more brain cells that are killed, the higher risk the person has of getting dementia. Now that you know this, be sure you and your loved one’s elder care providers encourage them to quit smoking.

Eating Better

Another way that your elderly loved one can prevent dementia is by eating better. Research shows there are many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in vegetables and fruits that can help to fight off diseases, such as dementia. Some of the foods that you and elder care providers should be encouraging your loved one to eat often include blueberries, strawberries, nuts, tomatoes, carrots, kale, and asparagus.

Treating High Blood Pressure

The longer your elderly loved one lives with high blood pressure, the higher their risk of getting dementia will be. This is because high blood pressure increases pressure in the brain, leading to various health issues, including dementia. If your elderly loved one doesn’t currently have a blood pressure management plan, be sure you or their elder care provider takes them to the doctor. Their doctor can prescribe medications or decide on another treatment plan.

Reducing Mental Health Issues

Did you know that chronic stress and anxiety can also lead to dementia? If your elderly loved one is dealing with these mental health issues, it is very important that they get help to manage these right away. Therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes are all beneficial in treating and reducing mental health issues.

Dementia: Conclusion

These are some of the dementia prevention tips to share with your elderly loved one. If you and elder care providers can help your loved one with these things, their risk of getting dementia will be reduced quite a bit. If you think your elderly loved one already has dementia, you should make sure they get in to see their doctor quickly. The sooner a diagnosis is given, the sooner your elderly loved one can manage the symptoms of this disease.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable Elderly Care in Buford, GA, and surrounding areas. Call (770) 965.4004 for more information.

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Sources
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

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Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

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