The program bridges the gap between generations, breaks the social isolation experienced by seniors, while providing a mutually beneficial learning experience for both seniors and youth volunteers. Youth volunteers teach senior citizens how to use various applications on tablets and iPads. This helps to reduce the risks of dementia among seniors, as they learn new…
What we eat plays a big role in our physical and mental health. If you’re worried about dementia or want to support a loved one who is, paying attention to diet is crucial. Also, certain health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity can harm our brains. But the good news is,…
The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia is aging. Although aging and genetics cannot be prevented, a growing body of research evidence exists that identifies 12 potentially modifiable risk factors. Physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, air pollution, head injury, infrequent social contact, less education, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression and…
A growing body of research identifies 12 potentially modifiable risk factors. Physical inactivity Smoking Excessive alcohol consumption Air pollution Head injury Infrequent social contact Less education Obesity Diabetes Hypertension Depression Hearing impairment Most of the risk factors can be managed by proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. Hope for Dementia has introduced the Mindful Eating. Healthy Minds.…
The current trend of increasing numbers of people living with dementia has been likened to a tsunami that affects all aspects of life, everywhere in the world, in Canada and in Quebec. Hope for Dementia has developed the Busy Box. Better Brain. program, which combines education and recreation to promote dementia prevention among seniors throughout the…
