This June during the month of the awareness of Alzheimer’s and the brain, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages all people to take control of their brain health.
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely than American whites to live with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Approximately 13% of those who are 65 years old or older have Alzheimer’s or other dementia.
They think that changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s start about 20 years before the beginning of the symptoms, which suggests that there may be a substantial period of time during which we can intervene in the progression of the disease.
Experts believe that there is not a single cause of Alzheimer’s. The disease is likely to develop as a result of multiple factors.
Although it is not a direct cause of Alzheimer’s, the greatest known risk is advanced age. Although some risk factors such as age are not modifiable, up to 45% of dementia cases can be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure and lack of physical activity.
Research shows that adopting healthy behaviors – how to exercise and sleep well – can improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive impairment.
Based on growing scientific evidence, Alzheimer’s Association encourages individuals to incorporate 10 healthy habits – such as challenging the mind and eating healthier meals – to reduce the risk of cognitive deterioration and, possibly, dementia.
Be proactive when approaching brain changes
Only half of those with Alzheimer’s disease receive a diagnosis, causing a delay and risk potential exposure. Another important way to take control of your health is to know the alert signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias and be proactive when addressing them.
The detection and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias is more important than ever. Early detection offers significant benefits for the diagnosed person and their loved ones, including greater access to treatment options and the opportunity to plan for the future.
Now there are treatments that can take the progression of the disease for people at the early stage of Alzheimer’s, which means that a timely diagnosis is critically important.
If you or a relative are experiencing problems with memory or cognition, it is important to check. Talk to your doctor so you can make an informed decision about the treatments available to determine if you agree.
Unique the fight to end the Alzheimer’s
During the month of the awareness of Alzheimer’s and the brain, the Alzheimer’s Association invites everyone to accompany in the fight to end the Alzheimer’s and all dementias. These are some things you can do:
– Adopt the 10 healthy habits:
It is never too early or late to start taking positive actions for your brain. Visit https://www.alz.org/habitossaludables To learn more.
– Wear purple clothes:
Throughout the month of June, wear purple clothes – is the color of the Alzheimer’s movement – to raise awareness about the disease. Use purple clothes and share your history on social networks using the hashtag #Endalz which means ending Alzheimer’s disease.
– Unique the fight:
I advance the efforts of the attention, support and investigation of the Alzheimer’s Association by participating in fund collection events – the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest Day and the Ride to End Alz. Visit Alz.org/fundraisingevents (only available in English).
– Look for information:
Learn more about the impact of Alzheimer’s in Latin communities and resources that can help. Visit Alz.org/hispanos.
– Available more:
Access educational programs and resources for dementia care. Visit Alz.org/educationalPrograms.
– Be voluntary:
As a Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, it can help the people of their community take steps to reduce the risk of dementia and recognize Alzheimer’s alert signals. Visit Alz.org/volunteer (only available in English).
– Defend:
Like your voice – Tell Congress to act today. Visit Alz.org/congersconnects (only available in English).
– Accelerate research:
We all have a role to advance Alzheimer’s research and dementia. TrialMatch of the Alzheimer’s Association is a free and easy -to -use service that connects individuals living with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, healthy caregivers and participants with current research studies. Visit Alz.org/trialMatch.
– Done: Empower people of each age and life stage to take control of their brain health – support the Alzheimer’s Association!. Visit Alz.org/donate (only available in English).
