If risk factors were eliminated, nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could
be prevented or delayed.
Protect your ears from exposure to loud sounds and use hearing aids if
necessary. See a doctor about any hearing issues you have.
Goal LDL should be less than 100 through diet, healthy lifestyle changes,
and medications
Get regular checkups, recommended health screenings, and manage
health issues such as high cholesterol and depression.
Practice safety measures to prevent falls and head injuries in your
everyday life, such as wearing a helmet during sports activities and
wearing a seat belt in vehicles.
Aim to get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to intense physical
activity each week.
Prevent diabetes through making healthy food choices, quitting smoking,
getting regular exercise, and checking glucose levels.
No matter what age, stop smoking. If possible, do not begin smoking in
the first place; prevention is key
Treat by using medication, healthy lifestyle changes (low salt/fat diet), and
cardiovascular exercise.
Exercise and stay active, eat healthy foods, and stay in a healthy weight range for your age and gender.
Eat a diet of fruits and vegetables, unsaturated fats (ie. olive oil), low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and limit intake of fats and sugars.
If you are a man, limit yourself to no more than two drinks a day, and if you are a woman, limit yourself to one.
Connect with family and friends, engage in social activities, and avoid social isolation and loneliness.
Engage in reading, playing board games, arts and crafts, volunteering, learning new skills, and socializing to exercise your brain.
Sleep is crucial to a healthy lifestyle, aim to sleep for 7 to 8 hours each night. See a doctor if you have poor sleep or are worried about a possible sleeping disorder.
Get regular checkups with your eye doctor to optimize your vision
