Best Practices?

Anna2022

Hello! I've seen the phrase, "Best Practices," here in the forum. Where can I go online to get more information? Many thanks!

Anna2022

Oops, just tried the search function and found some info. Sorry to ask for information easily available!

Rocky2

Anna2022,

I'm glad you found an answer to your question. This is a place for questions, thoughts, opinions or just to vent. Please know that your input or requests are welcome regardless of how difficult or easy. I've found a lot of help and support from just reading posts or actively posting. I hope you find the same excellent support. Ask away!

Tom

Iris L.

When I first joined in 2009, this is what I learned about Best Practices:

*take medications as prescribed

*eat the Mediterranean diet with fruits snd vegetables for antioxidants and fish and nuts for omega-3 fats--this may be called the MIND diet

*exercise vigorously to tolerance

*continue to stimulate the brain--not just puzzles, but learn new things

*continue to socialize--best in small groups or one-on-one--consider a Memory Club

Also, avoid stress and anxiety, which decrease cognition by HALF.

Get good sleep.

Consider alternative or complementary practices, such as aromatherapy, as desired. There are many threads on aromatherapy.

Following Best Practices will not cure dementia, but may improve functioning and may prolong the early stages.

Iris

Anna2022

Thank you, Iris!