Think about your future. Maintain your brain today.

There is growing evidence that lifestyle can affect your brain health and risk for dementia. Like other parts of your body, your brain may lose some agility as you get older. It can deteriorate even more if you don’t take care of it. Science is unlocking many of the mysteries of the brain, but we don’t have all the answers yet. You can do everything “right” and still not prevent Alzheimer’s disease. What’s offered here is the best and most up-to-date information available so that you can make your own decisions about your health.

The main components are things we already know are similar to heart health like eating a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, getting enough physical exercise, and making your numbers count (weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels). Studies have also shown that social activities such as connecting with friends, volunteering, and staying active in the workplace maintain brain vitality. Mental activities help you stay sharp. You don't have to turn your life upside-down or make extreme changes to achieve many of the benefits. Start with something easy to ease into your daily routine and then as time goes on, add another small change.

For more information about The Alzheimer's Association Maintain Your Brain® classes, please call us at 800.272.3900 or email Patricia Lacey at Patricia.Lacey@alz.org.

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