How to Prevent Dementia?

Reducing the risk of dementia requires a healthy lifestyle and mental stimulation. By actively taking care of the brain and body, we can improve cognitive health and lower the risk of the disease.

Keep Your Brain Active

Read, solve puzzles, learn new skills, and engage in discussions to strengthen cognitive resilience. Strategy games, playing musical instruments, and learning new languages are also excellent ways to keep the brain sharp. Challenges and mental stimulation can create new neural connections and protect against cognitive decline.

Regular Physical Activity

Exercise improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of dementia. Regular walks, strength training, and yoga can enhance oxygen supply and strengthen the brain. Studies show that physical activity also helps reduce inflammation and balance blood sugar levels, which are crucial for brain health.

Brain-Healthy Diet

A balanced diet rich in fatty fish, nuts, vegetables, and berries can enhance brain health. The Mediterranean diet has proven particularly beneficial as it contains healthy fats and antioxidants. Omega-3 from fish, flavonoids from berries, and olive oil help protect brain cells and reduce oxidative stress.

Social Engagement

Maintaining social relationships is essential. Meet friends, join clubs, and stay in touch with loved ones to stimulate your brain. Social interaction has been shown to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and help maintain mental well-being into old age.

Manage Stress and Sleep

Meditation, physical activity, and good sleep help reduce stress and protect the brain. Chronic stress can damage brain cells, while quality sleep helps clear out toxins and strengthen memory. Maintaining a regular sleep routine and avoiding screens before bedtime can improve sleep quality.

Monitor Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

High blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels are linked to an increased risk of dementia. Eating healthily, exercising regularly, and having routine health check-ups can reduce the risk of brain damage and cognitive decline.

Prevent Brain Injuries

Wear a helmet when cycling, prevent falls through balance exercises, and ensure your home is safe. Brain injuries can increase the risk of dementia, especially if they result in repeated concussions.

Small lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in reducing dementia risk and promoting a long and healthy life. By taking care of both body and mind, we can strengthen our brain health and increase the chances of an active life well into old age.

Sensorem’s personal alarm has GPS positioning, medication reminders and automatic fall alarm

Sensorem’s personal alarm is an example of a technical aid specially developed for people with dementia. The personal alarm works outdoors and has built-in GPS positioning so that relatives can see the user’s position on a map in the Sensorem app. Relatives are automatically called by the personal alarm (two-way communication) if the user leaves a predetermined geographical area. The personal alarm also has medication reminders, which means that the watch emits a sound and tells the user that it is time to take their medication. The personal alarm can also alert automatically in the event of a fall with the built-in fall sensor.