Six Ways Seniors can Avoid Dementia

Memory loss in seniors can be one of the most concerning things for elder care. Sherman Oaks, CA residents have so many great memories of family, friends, and lifetime events that are worth preserving.

So many great things happened long before any thought of residential assisted living crossed the mind. But for some, the need will arise for assisted living for seniors with dementia in Sherman Oaks, CA.

A new study released in January suggests six lifestyle changes or behaviors that can help prevent memory loss. These six behaviors can delay the need for dementia elderly care.

But if a loved one’s memory loss has become a concern, and already has you searching for “dementia care near me,” Sherman Oaks, CA residents can rest easy.

The trained, compassionate, licensed, and bonded CAREGivers of Home Instead know how to provide help for seniors with dementia in the Sherman Oaks, CA area.

But, while we stand ready to work with you and your loved one when the need occurs, preventing dementia before it happens is the better course of action.

To that end, here are the six techniques and lifestyle choices that can delay the onset of severe memory loss and dementia.

First, keep the mind active. The brain is like a muscle in this way: the more you use it in a healthy manner the more likely it will stay supple and agile. Word games, logic puzzles, dance, strategy games, playing a musical instrument, and all manner of thing that keeps the brain working will help the brain stay young. The senior care services CAREGivers from Home Instead would be happy to engage in these sorts of games or develop a plan for keeping the brain active.

Second, maintain a healthy diet. The brain burns more calories than any other part of the body. Up to 20 percent of the total energy your body burns is consumed by your brain. So, what you consume will have an impact on how well your brain functions. The best course of action is to eat a balanced diet of natural foods. Avoid processed and artificial foods. Home Instead’s CAREGivers for seniors can help put together a healthy diet.

Third, maintain a healthy exercise regime. The brain directs the body and relies on the body. Keep the whole body going and the brain will remain more active.

Fourth, maintain a healthy level of social engagement. Isolation and loneliness are some of the leading indicators of mental illnesses, and a deterioration of mental activity.

Fifth and sixth, avoid excessive alcohol and smoking. Under the same logic as maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding large amounts of alcohol and the chemicals in tobacco products will mean your brain continues to work in good order for years to come.

The home care assistance experts of Home Instead are ready to help keep your brain healthy for years to come.  Call today for a virtual or in-home assessment, 818-988-6848.