Preventing or minimizing Dementia and ALZ

@minister7271946
I apologize for my silliness, my first thought when I read your Comment was to say, “stand on your head”…

Most of the information I’ve read says to exercise. I think deep breathing helps. It gets oxygen to the brain.

I already have Mild Cognitive Impairment.

@minister7271946

1. https://brainreference.com/how-to-get-more-oxygen-to-the-brain/
2. https://www.optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/21-proven-ways-to-increase-brain-blood-flow
3. https://levateyou.com/blogs/lab/how-to-increase-blood-flow-to-the-brain
4. https://health.selfdecode.com/blog/15-ways-improve-brain-circulation/
5. https://scientificorigin.com/20-oxygen-boosting-foods-for-better-blood-and-brain-function
6. https://brainmd.com/blog/improve-blood-flow-vascular-health-cognitive-function/

Being someone who feels as if the dementia (that includes Alz) is knocking on my mental door (81 y.o.) I have been reading about it a lot recently, starting with the most reliable sources first.

Thankfully the most reassuring new I have come across also seems to be within reach of each of us: People who are 'alive fully' As If all the hours of their life are not enough to do what they Truly wish to do as they live a robust SOCIALLY Engaging life that builds their Cognitive Reserve .... pursuing their individual directions driven by a Purpose.

The study that truly blew me away was one that found the brain autopsies done on people who had lived long lives Without showing Any Symptoms of Brain Disease, also had brains that were riddled with clear Signs of this brain disease. That is, if you met any one of them alive just before they died, you would think if there is ONE thing they Don't have is dementia/Alz ... and yet you do autopsies on their dead bodies and find the utter opposite: their brains are clearly showing the typical damage we associate with dementia/Alz.

Maybe nature is telling us: Live Life in Full and You'll be Fine.

I totally agree with what you shared.
I seem to be at the same crossroad as you.
Education never hurts but keep it all in perspective. All the best

"Education" often hurts because there is endless nonsense out there, parading as "education".
I do inversion which is great for the spine and brain and I also do sauna. Anything that gets the fluids moving will help. Oh, and anything that thins the blood. I especially like the amino acid, Taurine which opens up small capillaries allowing blood to eyes, brain, organs....some people claim anti-depressants are simply blood thinners.

Hello! I have been diagnosed with MCI at age 68. I am not giving in!

I encourage all of you to study the work of Dr. Dale Bredesen. He has been studying Alzheimers for years and has written THE BREDESEN PROTOCOL. It involves specific diet recommendations and exercise as well as connections and keeping your brain active. In addition, he has a protege, Dr. Heather Sandison, who has written a book called "Reversing Alzheimers." I have been participating in a 3-part series of Zoom calls that outline parts of the program. It gives me hope.

Best wishes to all of you.

Susan

yes, stick to it! Having real connections is important, and even a cat and/or dog. But not just having a friend but talking to and truly communicating with/caring for and they for you. And yes this can happen, and should, with animals.
Sauna is great and you can buy cheap ones now.
No sugar or starchy foods and no gluten. Definitely no alcohol.
Read and meditate.
Sleep well and stay away from drugs if at all possible.