Researchers have been trying to find ways to prevent Alzheimer's. There are currently no ways to avoid Alzheimer's, but there may be ways to prevent it. Since this disease is affecting so many, we need to find a cure and a way to prevent Alzheimer's. After extensive research, they found that there are three main ways to prevent Alzheimer's. The best ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease is to increase social engagement, work towards healthy eating, and adding mental stimulation.
One of the number one ways to prevent Alzheimer's is to have a lot of social engagement. “Make having a strong support network a priority by seeking new friends through new activities or creating a stronger bond with existing friends by making an effort to keep in touch …show more content…
Keeping the brain active is a very important thing to do when trying to prevent Alzheimer's. Always try new things. Keep the brain updating by trying something old in a new way. For example in the book “ How to prevent Alzheimers, your guide to prevent the Disease” it say that we should tweak things like brushing our teeth with the other hand (Smith). This will keep the brain thinking and teaching it something new. This will keep the brain rejuvenated and will make memory loss a little slower. It is very important to practice memorization. Playing memorization games can help. In “ How to prevent Alzheimers, your guide to prevent the disease” It says “... Over a number of years. What they found was that those that participated in at least two daily cognitive exercises delayed the onset of Alzheimer's by an average of 1.29 years (Smith). Practicing memorization is incorporated into our daily lives and can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s. Challenge the brain everyday so it stays sharp (Smith). Working has shown that it could prevent or delay Alzheimer's (Smith). Lastly it is important to enjoy some strategy games. On the “Alzheimers Website” it says “ Challenge yourself to games with strategy or high- level reading material, or determine how to approach a familiar task in a more effective way (Stay Mentally).” This will keep the brain very active. In “Playing video games could help prevent Alzheimer's” …show more content…
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One of the number one ways to prevent Alzheimer's is to have a lot of social engagement. “Make having a strong support network a priority by seeking new friends through new activities or creating a stronger bond with existing friends by making an effort to keep in touch …show more content…
Keeping the brain active is a very important thing to do when trying to prevent Alzheimer's. Always try new things. Keep the brain updating by trying something old in a new way. For example in the book “ How to prevent Alzheimers, your guide to prevent the Disease” it say that we should tweak things like brushing our teeth with the other hand (Smith). This will keep the brain thinking and teaching it something new. This will keep the brain rejuvenated and will make memory loss a little slower. It is very important to practice memorization. Playing memorization games can help. In “ How to prevent Alzheimers, your guide to prevent the disease” It says “... Over a number of years. What they found was that those that participated in at least two daily cognitive exercises delayed the onset of Alzheimer's by an average of 1.29 years (Smith). Practicing memorization is incorporated into our daily lives and can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s. Challenge the brain everyday so it stays sharp (Smith). Working has shown that it could prevent or delay Alzheimer's (Smith). Lastly it is important to enjoy some strategy games. On the “Alzheimers Website” it says “ Challenge yourself to games with strategy or high- level reading material, or determine how to approach a familiar task in a more effective way (Stay Mentally).” This will keep the brain very active. In “Playing video games could help prevent Alzheimer's” …show more content…
“Adopt a Healthy Diet.” Alz.org, https://www.alz.org/brain-health/adopt_healthy_diet.asp
Accessed 8 April 2018.d
“ Can Drinking Tea Prevent Dementia.” Health.harvard.edu, https://www.health.harvard.edu/alzheimers-and-dementia/regular-tea-drinking-linked-wih-dementia-prevention. July 2017
Gatz, Margaret. “ Educating the Brain to Avoid Dementia: Can mental exercise prevent
Alzheimer's disease.” Plos, 2 Jan 2005, http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020007. Rense, Sarah. “ Playing Video Games Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's.” E Square, Accesses 8
April 2018.
Scott, Spencer, Palua. “Beating Alzheimer's.” Parade, 9 April 2018, pp10.
Smith, Erik. How to Prevent Alzheimers Your guide to Prevent the Disease, Erik Smith. 2018
Smith, Melinda, and Lawrence Robinson, and Jenna Gale. “ Preventing ALzheimer's Disease.”
Helpguide,https://www.helpguide.org/articles/alzheimers-dementia-aging/preventing-alzh
eimers-disease.htm March 2018.
“Stay Mentally and Socially Active.” Alz.org, https://www.alz.org/. Accessed 8 April