Awareness
Getting older has been weird. Granted for me and compared to others I am still young but I do at times get those feelings about getting older and what that means. This month is set aside as a month to spread the news and help the awareness for Alzheimer’s. This entire month of November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and I want to do what I can to help spread information and maybe be the person who helps someone else in someway.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has a wealth of information on their website, about what is being done to help find a cure and treatments but also and for right now very important about ways to help those you care about detect the early signs of Alzheimer’s. Check their website for places to get a memory test. Getting a memory test can help you know in advance that you show early stages or signs of Alzheimer’s and can start working on ways of holding it off as much as possible. They Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has tips for successful aging. Check the full list for yourself but here are a couple to sample.
- Visit your doctor regularly.
- Participate in activities that stimulate your brain, such as reading, crossword puzzles, playing bridge, and other mental exercises.
- Exercise daily, such as walking 30 minutes per day. Physical activity significantly lessens the chance of cardiovascular complications that could cause dementia.
Like I said check the website out for more information. During this month think about giving to the AFA and making a donation as a holiday gift to a loved one in their name. It is important that the AFA support the search for a cure but also and imediatly important for those who suffer through Alzheimer’s is providing help and information about how to care for those with it. Also to provide support for care givers of those who have Alzheimer’s.
Posted on November 7th, 2007 by Chris
Filed under: health
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