Alzheimer's Disease And Memory Loss
How can I keep my memory sharp as I get older?
Simple activities for people who are retired can keep the memory sharp. It's very important to keep your body moving: gardening, exercising, going to classes, keeping your mind active and socializing with other people. The latest research is saying that if you keep this mind active your memory will stay sharp. This is especially true for people who are retired. They're out of their old routine and need a new routine. Taking long walks on the beach or through the parks, visiting friends and keeping everything moving keeps the memory sharp as you get older. Just don't sit on a couch and watch TV all day because that can affect your memory.
What is "Alzheimer's disease" and how does it affect memory?
Alzheimer's disease is just an extended form of dementia. The term dementia was used many years ago. Now it's recognize that there's a disease called Alzheimer's disease, and it's just an extension of dementia. The brain neurons are being twisted in the brain; they've researched that on dead people. The only way they can really, truly find out what Alzheimer's is, is after a person dies. There's no cure for it today.
Who is at greater risk of contracting Alzheimer's disease?
What are the best ways to avoid Alzheimer's disease?
The best way to avoid Alzheimer's is to keep your brain active by having hobbies. You can try playing cards - this is for older and younger people. Keep the brain very active. Social connections are very important in avoiding Alzheimer's. The brain should be active, and especially keeping the exercises that I've been talking about. Keeping that brain exercised can ward off any sign of Alzheimer's. You want to keep that brain sharp.
