The Dementia League
@DementiaLeague
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Fighting #dementia & degenerative conditions by sharing #brain #health news. #Research summarized by experts. Join & share! #Alzheimers. Not medical advice.
South Bend, IN
Joined August 2024
🌍 If we don’t take action, 150 million people could be living with dementia by 2050—enough to circle the Earth over 6 times! Share to alert people of this staggering fact. Now is the time to invest in research, early diagnosis, and lifestyle changes to slow this trajectory. Join us in the fight! #DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth #EndDementia #alzheimers #lewybody #vasculardementia
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@Sally_Forth87 There is, we will review this weekend! Thanks for the recommendation Sally! (FYI
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Technically, not correct. There are multiple factors clearly shown to dramatically increase the risk of dementia, and other factors shown to dramatically decrease the risk of dementia. There are other factors/interventions shown to reduce the rates of converting from a Mild Cognitive Impairment to a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Therefore, it is not a matter of “we are helpless” but more a matter of “are people educated and making good decisions before dementia starts.” With a sample size of 1, people will never know for sure if following the recommendations delayed the onset for an individual/parent. Refusing to believe research findings and spreading uneducated information harms people.
@DementiaLeague Nothing can stop the disease and this must be faced. To this date there is no known cause nor cure. My dad was fit and healthy. My gran developed dementia after she had surgery for a broken leg at age 89. It is not helpful to imply lifestyle plays a role.
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Noticing a loved one becoming forgetful or struggling during phone calls? 🤔📞 If you're concerned about their memory, consider these steps: 1️⃣ Talk to their family & suggest a neuropsychological evaluation to assess memory & thinking. 2️⃣ If needed, and with their permission, attend the appointment to share observations with the doctor. 3️⃣ Ensure their doctor rules out medical causes & reviews medications for proper management. Early action makes a difference! 💙 #MemoryCare #DementiaAwareness #Alzheimers #Dementia
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Agree.
Dementia is cruel and does not care about your past, your achievements, or your skin. To beat it we must understand it. To understand it we must study it. To study it we must be patient. To be patient we must have faith. Repost if you agree. #endalz #alzheimers
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That sucks. Sorry to hear about your sister. 💜 Maybe she pushed it back 5-10 years? But we hear you, it is possible that for a percentage of people it might be inevitable at some point. Generic conditions increase the risk. What we know for sure is that these strategies reduce risk—so they either stop it, avoid it (eg virus), or delay it.
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@pageturner73 We can’t respond to DM’s that we did not initiate because we would be swamped, and there would be a risk of inappropriate communications. It’s a big world out there so we have to have guidelines.
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Can a Plant-Based Diet + fitness Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? A 24-week randomized control trial found that a whole-food, plant-based diet + moderate exercise dramatically improves HbA1c (-1.3% at 12 weeks, -0.7% at 24 weeks) & reduces diabetes meds in 63% of participants! 🔥 Key Findings: ✔ 23% achieved diabetes remission (HbA1c <9%) ✔ 63% of patients could reduce medication. ✔ Significant weight loss (6 lbs) ✔ Lower cholesterol & inflammation ✔ This diet + fitness routine worked better than medication 💡 Lifestyle change> Medications for Type 2 Diabetes management! Why is this relevant to memory and dementia? Type 2 Diabetes is a huge risk factor for memory decline. 📜 Study DOI: 10.1002/nau.24536 #dementia #alzhiemers #endalz #diabetes
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What is an Anticholinergic Medication? Anticholinergic medications block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate memory, attention, and muscle movements. These drugs are commonly prescribed for conditions like overactive bladder, allergies, depression, and Parkinson’s disease, but long-term use has been linked to cognitive decline and dementia. How They Work Acetylcholine is crucial for brain function and memory. Anticholinergics block acetylcholine, reducing its effects on the nervous system.
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RT @DrKristieLeong: A startling new study predicts a doubling of dementia cases to 1 million by 2060, with 42% of Americans over 55 affecte…
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