Prevention

Maintaining good overall health can significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

• Get regular wellness checks

• Control high blood pressure

• Manage blood sugar

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Keep your heart healthy

Try to make regular exercise and healthy eating part of your routine. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain. Healthy foods keep your body strong.

• A good diet and exercise will also help with maintaining a healthy weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

• Some suggestions for exercise include walking, gardening, swimming, or cycling.

• Try to eat healthy fresh foods like lean meats, vegetables and fruit, and to limit fats and sugars.

Staying connected to loved ones can help with keeping your brain healthy and active.

• Spend time with people you care about, like your friends and family. Enjoying time together can help you feel happy and connected.

• Do things you like that also make you think, such as playing a game, reading a book, solving puzzles, or learning something new.

• It’s important to take care of your feelings just like you take care of your body.

• Take care of your feelings just like you take care of your body

• Take time to rest and relax when you need it.

• Try doing things that make you happy, like listening to music or spending time outside.

• Keep your brain active and try to learn new things.

• Some ways to keep your brain active are reading, doing puzzles, learning a language, or playing games that use your memory skills.

Getting enough sleep is an important part of keeping your brain healthy and strong.

• New studies suggest that if you don't get enough sleep, you are at increased risk for dementia.

• Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night.