I am 80, lift weights, walk outside most days, and usually eat healthily but l have a bad trait that l know isn't healthy. I worry about a lot of problems too much. Strangely, when I'm outside, walking ( with a Walker) l don't worry about much. I try to walk fairly long distances, when the weather is favorable.Walking is so good for the soul...fresh air, sunshine, and my world gets larger and my problems smaller when I get out in the beautiful world. Parks are the best for me!
So great to hear. My dad got dementia early at age 70. He was a builder and had falls in the past, probable head concussions. A head CT showed “old bleeds”? Anyhow, he loves going for 2 hour walks. Other than the dementia he is in perfect health, no meds! Except the dementia med. well, I put an air tag on him, because I told my mom we need to be careful, one day he might not remember how to get home.
One big issue with dementia is the health of the caregiver...I worried about my wife more in the last five years of my mother-in-law's life than her. Someone needs to look after the caregiver as much as they need to look after the one with dementia/Alzheimers.
Amen I have been breaking my body into to care for my beloved 8yrs 3-> 8 hrs off to sleep&feed dog.. when he was in hospital . I have put off two surgeries healed wrong from fractures because I didn't go to the doctor have 3 bulging disc in my neck.i can't get nursing relief because he is a parapalegic gas parkinsons with lewy body dementia so dead weight there for he is a liability. They sent them out from hospital once and they couldn't turn him. He is 250 pounds of love and I am 5'7"158 pounds and 65 yrs old and I turn him with two very painful wrist ..one with carpal tunnel issue the other severely deformed from dislocated thumb and fracture that healed bad.. they sent us home from hospital no discharge signed no follow up no meds I called to complain all fell on deaf ears welcome to Florida our family doctor retired 2 yrs ago and he is bed bound snd most doctors refuse to see a patient on a stretcher which I have to pay about 450. 00 out of pocket...thanks for anyone reading I've never felt more alone or isolated
I fully understand that. I was my mothers live-in caregiver for the last decade of her life. We eventually hired a daytime caregiver for her so I could have time to myself, and my family pulled together to take over for me so I could take an occasional vacation. I hope your wife will be able to take time for herself.
I’ve been there. I was the primary caregiver for my mother with Lewy Body. We had sitter help for several hours a day during the week. About 4 month after she died I was still very weak, tired, couldn’t sleep and dizzy. Had a routine physical. Turns out I had severe iron deficiency anemia, low protein, low immunity. It took a year of improving my diet and taking iron to start feeling better. Poor health can sneak up on you when you are caring for a loved one. Guess I was surviving on adrenaline and caffeine to get through around the clock care. I am so thankful I was able to takecare of her. If I had to do it again, I would eat better, walk and exercise.
My employers mom was a school teacher , she read books , puzzles and she winded up with Alzheimer’s , his dad was a dentist same thing both were active . So not sure if this is all true
@@mrlpz1636 Learning new languages can be a fulfilling hobby that keeps the mind active, sparks creativity, and adds excitement to life. Sharing your learning experiences with others enhances this journey, making it even more rewarding. Moreover, reading without writing lacks impact; just as grasping concepts in mathematics, project management, mechanical comprehension, carpentry, automotive repairs, or engineering is incomplete without practical application, language learning thrives on active use and engagement. Best wishes
My wife has Dementia, and as a caregiver, I suggest that you join a support group. I've discovered that I needed help, and private counseling also helped. Cheers!
My 93 year old father is dealing with his 90 year old wife with dementia (undiagnosed), but he had to put her in memory care and she’s making him pay with so much hostility. He’s in assisted living and he said they have support groups so I urged him to go to meetings and learn that he’s not alone.
@@dominickdibella8830 or a day group for social time for dementia patients So they get to do some crafts or have music and you get a bit of socializing also🌺
@@debrabaird633 Unless you know something I don't, there are NO tests that can definitively diagnose most forms of dementia. Diagnosis for dementia usually relies on cognitive testing that is typically performed by psychologists and/or psychiatrists. Cognitive decline is a natural part of the aging process and can be difficult to separate from dementia. A neurologist can perform physical and laboratory tests that would indicate for Parkinson's or other neurological disease. Some neurological diseases can share some of the same symptoms with dementia. So diagnosis usually starts out with laboratory tests and physical tests to rule out other causes. If these are more or less normal, the diagnosis for dementia pretty much relies on those cognitive tests like: remembering three words for a period of time, drawing a clock, recalling common information like the year, season, time of day, President's name, etc.
The most valuable thing I learnt with my mother’s dementia was, rather than answering “You just asked me that,” when she repeatedly asked the same question was to play a game with myself. Every time she repeated the question I have to give a different answer. The answer you give doesn’t matter to them as they forget they even asked the question, let alone remember your answer. It stops you getting frustrated with them and snapping, “ You just asked me that!” They know they have a memory problem. If you get frustrated with them or they are embarrassed at their forgetfulness they will stop communicating at all which is the WORST thing for them to do.
Sooo true! I learned this with my dad. When he did this are verbalized things that weren’t correct - do not argue r correct them- basically just learn to “play along” with whatever they’re imagining. Been there…
Good segment. The only pushback I'd proffer is the suggestion about being socially connected. I won't dispute that a strong social network is a desirable thing - who doesn't like good company? - but some of us can handle the lack of one better than others, so for us it's not a necessity. I'm just about 80 and all my life, by nature and by choice, have been a quiet, reserved, and rather solitary individual. I'm content and happy.
Thank you for posting this because I feel exasperated when ‘experts’ insist we are better off not alone. It’s taken me many years to find my happy place and it’s living life solo - plus my dog. Other people’s energy can be unsettling and I’m more than able to keep myself amused without the input of others. We no longer need to live in herds to survive or thrive 🦋
I'm 62 I totally agree with you. I like people I work 3 hrs each morning run errands then I like My time. I'm healthy active happy quiet reserved No meds never drank or smoke Simply happy
My mom is 90yrs old, one of my sisters lives with her however my sister still works full time. After a terrible problem several years ago where a woman who used to come over every day to make mom lunch and walk her dogs, my mom didn't recognizer and freaked out, started screaming and yelling, she locked her out and ran to her bedroom and locked the door. The woman call my sister and then called 911, all this time my mom is yelling for help and screaming people are trying to kill her. The police had to break down the doors to get to mom, we met them at the hospital. Turned out she had a UTI, but it also started her seeing a neurologist and testing. Mom, who is 5'1, 130 lbs, hit two nurses and ended up having to be restrained. They finally got her medicated, were able to take off the restraints (ALWAYS monitor hospital staff and your family member when it comes to restrains. No medical staff should ever be harmed, but once someone is medically "restrained" the physical restraints can come off. I found mom sleeping yet she was still restrained to her bed an couldn't move. You can bet that was removed immediately). Today, 8yrs later, we have a plan so mom is never alone. My sister drops her off at my house everyday, and picks her up every evening after work. The biggest thing I had to learn after mom was diagnoses was to stop trying to "correct" or "remind" her of the past. First of all it doesn't help her to remember her history or people, and it's way too much energy for you to keep up with, because it goes on all the time. It's hard, but you just have to learn to go with the flow and let it go. Keep important paperwork and items up and out of the way, mom loves to throw things away, and it she sees something she likes or wants, she just takes it. Even though mom gets tired quickly, and she does tent to be a "stick in the mud", we find that she does really well for a few days after we have outings. It isn't always easy to take her out, she needs lots of help with many things, but the next few days are almost always really good afterward. So as much as she complains about going out, and as tired as she gets, she ends up having a good time almost 100% of the time, and our payback is have several good days that. follow. She loves to go to the coast and watch the ocean (funny, she remembers Dad was buried at sea years ago). We have learned to choose our battles with mom, and pretty much consider safety as the motivator for intervention. She is very picky about the clothes she wears, so unless it's too hot or cold, she just gets to make her own choices. I think every person is so unique, in may ways we're lucky with mom, as long as she's well rested she's good. We have amazing medical support for her in Palo Alto CA, and they're responsive to the entire family, knowing that we want mom to stay in her own home, or at least out of a nursing home for as long as possible. We have had to get help for her sleep, because she had started getting up in the middle of the night and wondering around. We were afraid she'd go outside so we put. a chain lock at the top of the outside doors, and got the appropriate medication to help her sleep. Mom is lucky though, I work from home and my sister was able to leave her job and move in with mom. For sure, imo, it takes more than one person, because you really have to be "on" when mom is around, it does become a little exhausting sometimes, that's for sure.
Yes, it was only when I explained to nursing staff that my great aunt had been perfectly lucid when I spoke to he at her 😮home the previous day, that they tested and realised her symptoms of dementia were due to an uti. 1:54
I'm a 71 year old single male. After becoming more physically active over the past year, and paying more attention my body, I've concluded that the sweat generated by exercise may be as close as we will get to the Fountain of Youth.
You are 100% correct. People that go to the gym and then gripe because "it's too hot" don't get it. Working up a good lather while you are working out is WAY better for you than working out under an air conditioner vent.
I specialize in homecare and case management for dementia clients I'd like to add a few points that may seem silly to younger people but I see these lacking 80% of the time. SLEEP in a BED not a recliner chair. In the US a doctor's prescription will engage health insurance to provide an elder with a position changing bed (head up or down, foot up or down) delivered and setup in their home. The body has to be able to move side to side and front to back while sleeping. I've seen many times that changing to sleeping in a bed will increase cognition. Contrary to popular belief I recommend walking BAREFOOT while in your own home helps and elder avoid a fall. A GOOD DIET and HYDRATION is a MUST count calories and fluids and then do what you must to achieve standard recommendations. Take medication as prescribed not willy-nilly. Do whatever it takes to KEEP MOVING the more you move the clearer you'll think. SMILE every day, do something that makes you happy.
Lots of helpful advice. My only caveat is that diabetics are advised NOT to go barefoot, because a foot injury can have terrible consequences for them.
What a lot of people don't realize is that UTIs in the elderly can have no symptoms but it ABSOLUTELY can affect their state of mind in demonstrate behavioral changes.
@@peach7210 Yes, When my grandmother ended up in the ER, I would have bet money it was a stroke, lack of coordination and inability to speak clearly. Turns out it was a high fever related to a UTI
Im 54, one of the best peaces of advice I was ever given was from an older chippy I worked under as an adult apprentice. At the time a lot of other carpenters were giving grief for how I was doing my apprenticeship, Old Bobby turned around to me one day, after seeing this and told me to ignore them and then gave this peace of advice " The day you stop learning is the you need you need to get a shovel out and start digging your grave " That has stuck with me ever since, Thanks BOBBY.
14 Risk factors: Less education (keep your brain working now!) Decreased hearing (less engaged, can’t participate as much in life-get some hearing aids) Hypertension (do lifestyle changes and/or take meds) Smoking (don’t start, if you do, try to stop) Body weight (yikes. Try hard to lose if you need to) Depression (don’t be depressed. Or get treatment) Physical inactivity (get up and jump around. Sitting is the new smoking. Start small!) Diabetes (type 2 is modifiable. Get it treated) Reduce alcohol intake. (Yikes again. 10 drinks per week or less. Safe amount is really Zero.) Traumatic brain damage (wear a helmet! Protect your neck and brain) Air pollution. (Some need to stay inside during bad pollution days, depending on where you live) Social isolation (you need to stay connected with family and friends. Limit the phones and tablets!) Vision loss (wear glasses, see your eye doc ) Elevated LDL. (It’s a real thing. Leads to plaque in our vessels. Try to get it lowered)
what I like about these guys is there is a ton of information, but yet, they have a sense of humor too. "Sitting is the new standing.." LOL! Thanks Docs!!
Thank you guys for the heads up! My mom died from dementia at 78 years old and I am 75 years old now. Kind of afraid going forward! Thanks for the uplifting news.
This brought me to tears. My brother was in early dementia in his late 60's but I suspect it was coming for years. I'd say to my mom, "Here he goes, on his walk about." It was a joke because he'd never get anything finished. He started falling a year ago. July 22nd he fell backward in his tub and passed instantly. He was only 71. He was so smart as a young man but never finished his degree in Computer Science. Unfortunately he lived a fast life and had some hardships as well with depression. That is odd you said the hearing as he had hearing loss. Also high BP and sport and car accident brain injuries.
I am so grateful to have found your channel. This morning I was in my rheumatologist’s office and while I was waiting your piece on kidney disease popped up. You shared a lot of important information on what I and my doctors should do to manage it. Now later this afternoon your segment on dementia popped up. My mother died with a form of dementia. Now I’m concerned about the likelihood of me coming down with it too. I’ve discussed my fears with my doctor. Possible genetic testing might have to be done. I’m not sure how the algorithms pushed your site and these topics to me but I am grateful that they were. I am now a loyal follower. Stay well👍🙏😎
What if you’re an introvert and you don’t feel a need to be around people? It would be interesting to know how personality types play into getting dementia.
I have dementia. I’m 75, I was diagnosed with MCI in 2020. My Alzheimer’s is in a mild stage and others don’t believe I have it and I get frustrated when I have to defend myself. My body has been inflamed from top to bottom. I have auto-immune diseases, and my brain is inflamed. I also have Ataxia because of brain damage. So now I have double vision, balance issues and have to use a walker. I live alone now, but am anticipating spending every penny I have for nursing home care. It’s scary.
I quit drinking a year and a half ago. My total cholesterol dropped 35 points, and my Blood Pressure dropped to the point where I don't need the meds anymore. I've also been working out for regularly for over 40 years which helps. Now, if I could only remember where I put my car keys!
I've heard of a doctor who said, "Don't worry about losing your car keys. If you look at the keys and can't figure out what they're for, you have a problem."
Great video! 14 Factors that increase risk of dementia: Lower education Hearing impairment Hypertension Smoking High BMI/body weight Depression Physical inactivity Diabetes Alcohol intake Traumatic brain injury Air pollution Social isolation Vision loss High cholesterol (LDL)
I noticed for a long time that my memory was getting very bad. Then I spent two weeks on vacation with a friend, and she would point out things I’d told her just the day before, and I had no memory whatsoever of the conversation. I was scared, and getting very worried about early onset Alzheimer’s. I am 60. I had been taking a 5mg dose of flexeril (muscle relaxer, Cyclobenzaprine) once or twice a day for back, shoulder, and neck pain for several years. I started to wonder if the flexeril was effecting my memory, so I stopped taking it. My memory started to noticeably improve in just a few days, and now I don’t feel that I’m forgetting things much at all. Despite having a lot of shoulder and neck pain, I will never take flexeril again. I miss the relief it gave me, but it’s not worth losing my mind.
My doctor prescribed Prozac for my menopause symptoms and depression. Not only did it effect my memory, but found it harder to pronounce words. Between getting off all medication, walking daily and eating better, dropped 20 lbs and feel fantastic. Memory is back too.
What a topic Gents! Both my Parents had dementia; Mom had vascular (several years post stroke/heart attack) and Alzheimer’s and Dad had Lewy Body. No one in their families had dementia. As an only child, who didn’t live locally (Alberta), I was able to manage and support them with Home Care until such time as a hip fracture removed Mom from ever going home. Dad had been her caregiver for years and it took such a toll on him physically (he had Parkinson’s), mentally and emotionally. My husband and I quickly became involved and educated through the Alzheimer’s Society. Risk factors are so important to manage if you can 😊 ! We wish we had seen the signs sooner for both, instead of being in denial like we were (for some time). It seemed that for my Folks vintage, there was some “shame” in even having a talk about dementia. We were so fortunate to have found LTCare that was absolutely brilliant. Thank you for chatting about such an important topic. You both are so appreciated. ♥️
With both your parents having dementia, how do you feel/what do you try to do alot of, to set yourself up for the best case of avoiding it yourself? My mums dad had dementia at 70, my mum diagnosed at 61 😢 Now me and my sister get concerned for our fate......
@@renee3148I try not to dwell within my own mind/body though I do tend to be a worrier at times and this is NEVER easy. I try not to think about dementia being hereditary. I hike 6 days a week, practice yoga 6 days a week, “try” to eat healthy though I subscribe to most things in “moderation”. My condolences for your young Mother and her Father. It’s one thing when the body faces challenges, it’s another when it’s our mind.
@renee3148 my mother in law's mother had dementia badly, but my mother in law did not at all and is in her '90s. I don't think her two siblings got it either. She did live healthily according to those principles listed, more or less.
My grandmother had dementia and lived with us for a few months. Then, I saw her in the nursing home a few days before she died. From about 8 years old, I have sought to avoid this disease as well as cancer. As a result, I have remained much healthier than my siblings and my friends. I stay abreast of the newest findings. Interestingly, these health habits mentioned will kerp a person very healthy. Thank you!!! ❤🎉😊
Your videos are extremely extremely appreciated for helping Canadian viewers and viewers across the world for that matter to live a better life a healthier life, a happier life, and longer life, and because of this, there’s a spinoff affect, you in turn provide the viewer with a better quality of life which does affect our children and our grandchildren, if we are healthy, and if we are happy as parents and grandparents You have improved my personal life quite a bit because your videos and your advice ,my grandchildren go benefit indirectly .My relationship with my wife is also stronger because I feel better. I am happier in my daily life. Your videos helped me personally a lot ,from Winnipeg, Manitoba . Thank you kindly.
Thanks for the educational video, doctors. I always appreciate your humor when addressing serious issues. When you were talking about #7 and "just do something", it reminded me about a different topic (can't remember, but maybe depression, fatigue, etc.). The jist is, you don't have to do 100% of something if you're drained. Just start with doing 1%; that's better than 0%. It's so true; I've had to fall back on this a few times. In fact, when I'm particularly drained and my house is a wreck, I use the 5-minute rule. I set a timer and clean one area/thing for 5 minutes. When the timer goes off, I'm done. The irony is, I am usually surprised at how much I can get done in 5 minutes -- and I have a feeling of accomplishment!
My LDL is high - I feel great. Skin & Hair are not aging too much. Not overweight, plenty of energy, healthy libido and sleep like a princess. 👑 I am going to carry on eating my grass fed meats, free range poultry and salmon / shellfish with lots of veggies and just limit my sugar / carbs. Choosing the best carbs and only my own sourdough bread and the best Pinot Noir for some medicinal Resveratrol. 🥩 🍷
Alas, you may not have any symptoms from high LDL, until you suddenly have a heart attack or stroke, despite feeling in perfect health before it happens.
As Dr Eric Westman keeps reminding us, no reputable research has been done on the effect of eg high LDL on people eating a low carb/keto diet. Best wishes from West Yorkshire.
You are doing the right thing! High, who says, the doctor who follows guidelines that seemingly over the past 20+ years have lowered the number of what is deemed to be 'high', for the sake of more ppl being/spending $$$$ on more pharmaceuticals that cause a host of new problems in the body 🧐 very clever.
Thanks so much…these make so much sense. What’s often concerned me is the amount of times I’ve hit my head hard on the ground. Once I had a concussion from a MVA. We just have to do the best we can. I always say hydrate with water and ambulate.
Here is a copy of a comment in reply to someone else who had a similar worry to yours: That's a horrid worry to have. I Googled TBIs and found: "The best data indicate that moderate and severe TBIs increase risk of dementia between 2-and 4-fold." So in other words, a TBI increases the sufferer's risk some, but certainly doesn't make developing dementia anything like a certainty. On this podcast, we have been told about lots of other ways we can increase or decrease our risk. So your hope that your healthy habits will weigh in the balance against your TDI is well-founded. Everyone knows that smoking puts people at risk for every kind of bad health outcome. However, my ex-husband, age 86, smoked heavily from his teenage years until very recently when, amazingly, he gave up ! Although very frail, totally exercise-averse all his life and uninterested in healthy eating, he is certainly not dementing. Nothing is certain! Good luck!
Hello docs I wanted to say thank you for your videos. They are very helpful. I am a 73yrs old man who has a disabled with cerebral palsy on my right side and hand. I very capable and active person who is very healthy too . Thank you for your videos.
Thank you so much! As an educated, divorced 69 year old non-smoking, rare drinker with healthy blood pressure & weight, this vid made me so happy, knowing I am on the right track! I enjoy line dancing, aerobics, aquafit and attend local dances! Appreciate you reinforcing my choices! Hugs from Dawna in Victoria, BC.
Australian here, male, born 1952. I'm seriously thinking of returning to significant academia - med school - to lower the dementia risk. My father died from Alzheimer disease and my mother from progressive supranuclear palsy. I dont think I have dementia symptoms yet though. But I find medicine captivatingly interesting. I was a medical lab scientist and commercial pilot. I hate having no major objective as is the case now. I hate not working. I would possibly be the oldest medical student in the world 😅.
Just my opinion. if you want the best of both worlds like a vibrant, full, social and family life, some free time, and the satisfaction of working in healthcare, why not consider getting credentials for Physical Therapy. As a patient I remember my gratitude to the staff who assisted recovery from a (temporary) state of disability after a few pretty serious accidents requiring surgery. I even remember their names these 20 years later.
Great info as there is dementia on both sides of my very healthy and active family. 5 months ago I started caregiving for my ex-mother in law, and wow it's awful! She desperately needs full time care but the family needs to earn a living. I watch her weekly failing quickly. Thank you for all these tips so I can work twords preventing this terrible disease from hitting me! Good work here
Thank-you both! At 72, this information is definitely relevant to me. Goals= Increase social interactions, take Crestor daily and walk around the block.
My 79 year old sister developed dementia abot 6 years ago. She has a master's degree,was always on honor roll and dean's list. Always lived a healthy lifestyle. So sad
So sorry. They mentioned that it is necessary to keep learning. I'm so mad at my 60 y/o sister. She used to be an avid reader but has given up reading to play video games.
So sorry. Sadly 50 percent of dementia risk is non modifiable. We can’t modify our genetics yet. The good news is the trajectory of the illness can still be slowed by optimizing these risk factors. All the best.
Ear protection…used to work in hospital laundry…we had yellow foam earplugs. I had so many packs of them in uniform pockets when I’d get home. Of course empty out pockets. Ended up with a bunch of them. Worked out perfect! Went to outdoor concert to see Beach Boys! I brought them all. Handed out some to folks especially with children. Kids stopped covering their ears and danced to the music. 😊❤️🇨🇦. Eyes…my oldest sister in-law lost her eye sight to macular eye disease. She was severely in depression to begin with, but she decided it wasn’t worth going out anywhere if she can’t see anything. She stayed in 2 rooms. Tried to talk to her and she was bitter and angry. She’d be rude to everyone. She ended up with cancer throughout her body and passed away.
My father died of Alzheimer's and I have taken steps to avoid the same end. I have taught myself to play guitar, and have begun to write songs, in spite of not being able to read music. I practice 13 of the 14 secrets, and choose not to socialize for a variety of reasons. The musical instrument learning creates new neurons and increases brain activity. I've had no musical training other than what I had in school 50 years ago, so I'm doing a lot of brain calisthenics.
I was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. My hearing is very bad. Am being re evaluated soon. I suffer with depression, am overweight. Tough to know where I am headed. Been doing brain exercises and walking more.
It seems to me the internet has revolutionised quality of life for hearing impaired people. They can still interact like everyone else by email, or on other text-based platforms. Films etc can be viewed with subtitles. For the depression and weight problems, you might like to give eating low carb/keto a trial. Dr Bret Scher on RUclips has recent news of amazing beneficial effects of this diet even on schizophrenia and other serious mental health difficulties. Many eg the dietician Amy Berger (who has herself suffered from over-weight, depression and food addiction) have posted a lot about how much easier it is to lose weight on a low carb diet. Amy is on RUclips with the channel "Keto without the crazy". I also find Dr Eric Westman's videos helpful ("Adapt your life academy"). On reflection, I suspect you might like Amy best. She is very compassionate, and an original thinker. Good luck!
Thank you Docs for the information. Dementia appears to be increasing and I personally have several family members experiencing it. I wasn’t aware of several of these risk factors, and suffer from anxiety and depression. I can appreciate now attempting to reduce as many of these factors as possible. I appreciate your advice and trust it. 😊
We hear a lot about keeping the brain active, especially with older people. My sister does word search to keep her brain thinking. There are tons of games and activities online that keep your brain moving. It basically sounds like everything you tell us in each video. Getting or staying in good health is ideal but sometimes challenges arise. Bruce Willis is suffering from a type of dementia and he was always fighting the had guys! Even if you have lived a clean life, some people are predisposed to having dementia. Most of what I've heard is keeping the brain active. Music is something that people can relate to as well as photos and prescious memorabilia. Keeping familiar things around does help a lot of people. I can see where loneliness and depression could make this condition worse. You have to keep the brain moving to fight it off. Thanks for reviewing the 2 lb report and condensing it for us!
My F/I/L used to go for walks( morning, evenings), also he used to- attend a gathering of friends/ known people ,every afternoon,at differnt homes,and chat and chat and chat. He lived till the age-96.🙏
Read & meditate on the scripture, memorize scripture, praise & worship! Be grateful, get outside! I’m female, 74 years young and happy & content and doing great! psalm 103 is a great one to start with. Blessings to all of you.
Thank you! Isolation is one of my 3 warning signs. After a long period with stress I prefer to be a lot alone. I do interact, but not as mush as many. Eat to much zugar. Major head trauma.
Imo healing through solitude is a valid strategy. People go on silent meditation retreats and have done so for centuries if not millennia. Zap the sugar by all means, but don't force yourself to socialise when it hurts.
My grandmother had a series of minor strokes or breaks in her blood vessels in her brain from age 75-85 ( in the 1990s ), & slowly she developed dementia. One day, at a family birthday party, she did not know who I was. Sad.
thanks for this video. very helpful! surprised sleep health isn't on the list. my 83 year old mom has dementia and she so has sleep apnea. she now wears a CPAP machine and we definitely notice she is cognitively better on the days she wears the cpap machine for 6 plus hours at night.
An important video to watch and then make a real effort to follow as many of the suggestions as possible to help keep the brain as healthy as possible and for as long as possible. Many thanks fab docs
Ok, what are my chances??? I’m 57, vegan for 17 years and a weightlifter for 30. I don’t drink and I never smoke(d). My issue from your list is education. I’m degreed but retired. I’m hoping to get back into Toastmasters soon. Family ties: both my grandmothers died from Alzheimer’s and my mom was recently placed in memory care for her officially undiagnosed dementia that’s been brewing for a decade since her first stroke (all three women had high blood pressure). And now because she’s susceptible to multiple strokes, she needs 24 hr care. Drug ties: I recently ended my 22 year dependence on Klonopin, after I read about the direct connection with dementia. In order to combat my high anxiety I lift, power walk and do yoga, but that’s not enough. I won’t go back to benzodiazepines.
The best thing you can do is get off your vegan diet. It is killing you. Eat a high protein carnivore meat based diet with eggs, sardines, mackerel, butter, olive oil. Only eat plants very occasionally. So many are now telling first hand experiences of how carnivore and ketogenic diets saved their health and reversed all the damage a vegan or veggie diet or an UPF diet full of starch carbs sugar and deadly seed oils did to them them. If you don't believe me there are over 700 videos of people giving first hand testimony of how they turned their health and lives around for the better by eating carnivore or failing this a Keto diet. Take a look. It might just save your health and life. Many people reversing chronic medical conditions, inflammation, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimers. All first hand testimonies. www.youtube.com/@zerocarb www.youtube.com/@KenDBerryMD ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=dr+anthony+chaffee
I have watched two relatives--vegetarian, nonsmoking, nondrinking--die of lung cancer. There are no guarantees--genetics are a crap shoot. You can make your risk factors worse by smoking, drinking, etc., but in the end, we're all pre-dead. By the way, how are your B12 levels? Low B12 can lead directly to severe cognitive decline.
Thanks for this ❤ confirms I’m living my best healthy life at 63. I quit regular consumption of alcohol Jan 2024. Noticed huge improvements in my health and finances ❤ 🇨🇦
Today I heard about a study that showed that people that live where there is a lot of light pollution have an increased risk for early dementia. If a person lives in that type of situation, it's advised to use black out curtains and maybe and eye mask to sleep as well as the usual advice to cut out blue light before bed.
This is a very informative video. My Mom had dementia before she passed away, 6 years ago. She was a nurse when she was young and lived a very healthy life. She was active, ate healthy, and had lots of friends. Her mobility became impaired and she had 2 knee replacements. She suffered a serious fall, broke the bone around her eye, and knocked out her 4 front teeth. It was very sad. I’m wondering now if this fall had a large impact on her developing dementia, along with depression. Thank you for your videos they are very educational, and I really like the humour that you add! Keep up the great work. I appreciate the time you take out of your busy lives to make these.
I just want to say that you guys are great. I took a cholesterol count test, recommended by my nurse practitioner. She told me that this was the best way to find out if you have high cholesterol. At the time I was 66 years old. I took the test and was told that my count was a fat “0”, and it stated how many people my age get a fat 0, is 0. She said that I should still go on statins as a precaution. I told her we’re she should go. And it wasn’t to the gym.
Thanks for this video. As a dementia specialist it is good to see these risk factors being talked about more. One thing though, BMI is not valid anymore. This creates confusion. People should have a healthy weight for their body composition. Air pollution is a huge one and often people in the countryside can have worse air pollution than they think due to farming, mining, sandstorms, droughts etc. It should also be great if you could do a video on childhood dementias to create awareness that it is not just older people who can get dementia.
Super Super Awesome information, My Sister has Dementia not sure which one she has but she only remembers things as teenager when we speak… She was a smoker and Alcoholic daily… PRAYERS for all Again Thank you
The hardest part in my opinion with my dad is that you never know when he’s going to be himself or if he has forgotten everything and then you find yourself asking him if he remembers this or that and he doesn’t and then the next day he’s talking to you like he always has All I can say is do your best to be patient. It is very very hard some days if you are a caretaker like I am you are an awesome person and what you’re doing is not easy but I wouldn’t have it any other way thank you guys. I love your RUclips channel.
50 years ago it was called "organic brain syndrome" and we used "OBS" on top of their care plans so we knew patients were confused. Thank you for your channel, I just discovered it. :)
We are dealing with my sister-in-law with dementia. She is 91, broke one hip in March and the other in August. She is in a Memory Care Facility. She is doing well there. The staff are really wonderful. The only problem is that there are a couple of people that will come in her room and take things. This week it was the TV remote. And she doesn’t like her door closed. She knows she can’t remember anything. Not sure what stage she is in now. A middle stage I guess. You do have to go visit often to make sure they are taking good care of your loved one. Also even though they will not remember you were there, they do enjoy that visit for the time you are there. So make sure to visit!
#15 - There is a list of prescription and over the counter drugs that can contribute to dementia -- I saw that list on RUclips by a Doctor who specializes in Gerontology. My husband had Fronto Temporal Dementia and I'm sure the medicines he took starting as a young child and continuing into adulthood was the major contributor to his dementia which he was diagnosed with at age 53.
I was surprised at 10 drinks per week with no mention of body weight, gender, etc. I’m under the table with 2 drinks; I’ll stick to my one per month. Loved this vid!! Thank you!!
As a nurse ready to retire. I now have multiple dementia patients Seems to be Parkinson’s and dementia is becoming more and more common. Maybe it’s the baby boomer aging in greater numbers than usual I don’t know but something is going on
Much more processed food, more tech and less physical activity, waistlines have exploded, what was once considered obese is now average. People in US on average have become, steadily for decades, soft, fat, and weak.
@@JeanStAubin-nl9uo They said that about where I live just 7 years ago, and now it's one apartment complex after another. Too many people mean more pollution, more disease, more stress...
How do you know what is the truth? Medical information in addition to information in general changes all the time. We don’t even know what causes dementia how can we know the truth about it. Most information except for 2+2=4 and that the earth is round etc is trying to persuade our opinions.
Sadly, there's so many conflicting reports, it hard to know what the truth is these days. But keep on educating yourself. Knowledge is power as they say.
Whether or not any of this is true, it's so nice to think there is something we can do! Surely that feeling of being in charge of our own health is very good for us. The mind and the body are very closely connected!
Thank you for mentioning hearing loss. As an audiologist I see so many people who deny they have hearing difficulties. This can lead to withdrawal from social situations and anger toward family members.
My mother had vascular dementia and she always did every thing that they mentioned to do. I'm so sorry Patti. It's so emotionally draining to care for a parent that is going through this. ❤🙏
My mother died with dementia. She was finally diagnosed having pernicious anemia, without being treated with vitamin B-12 injections. She also was taking antihistamines for allergies. I believe these two factors contributed to her death.
I was a caregiver to my husband for 12yrs. He had 2 4+ cancers, and then dementia started. He had a third ca. I cared for him at home until his last 3 weeks. He was 77. It is so hard to watch someone you love, slip away day by day. He was on large doses of statins for many years?
Good evening~ I am a subscriber to your channel. I think you give easy to understand information on topics that we all need to learn about. I have just started taking statins after trying to lower my bad cholesterol with diet and exercise. I am a 75 year old woman and am doing my best to stay as healthy as I can for as long as I'm here, I didn't realize that high cholesterol was a risk factor for dementia. It was an "ah ha" moment. Thank you!! cheers
High cholesterol is not a risk factor. Eating crap UPF full of starch carbs and sugar and other nasties is though. What do you mean "doing your best to stay as healthy as you can"? It's too vague. Some one's idea of healthy is another's idea of killing yourself.
Here in California it is a law that you must wear a helmet for any type of bike (E bike or regular) if you are under the age of 18. However, the helmet MUST be worn properly for it to be effective! I see so many kids riding E-bikes to school with the helmet covering the back of their head or not even clipped on at all, it's barely balancing on the top of their head! As a trauma nurse, I just want to scream when I see this! Arrrgggg😖 But a huge THANK YOU to you both for all you do in trying to educate everyone on a wide variety of subjects!! 😊👍
@@peternolan4107 nope! Isn't that crazy?? Unless it's classed as a motorcycle. Then all riders must have a helmet on while on a motorcycle. Unless the law has recently changed.
Do some research on the MIPS bicycle helmets and the ones with similar technology which are supposed to mitigate TBI. I never go out on my MTB bike without a full face helmet.
Very helpful! Thank you so much. My mother had Alzheimer’s and this was so hard on her and the family. I would see my dad cry sometimes because it was so hard looking after her. I am 68 now and I sure hope that I don’t develop this. I’m at the age now when we all noticed my mom was developing this. Very scary. I try to look after myself. So all I can do is hope for the best. So thank you again for this video. I have just found you drs on RUclips and have enjoyed the videos I’ve watched so far.
Great Information. I do suffer from anxiety and hypertension. So I try to keep those under control. I do lots of learning to keep my brain healthy and also do puzzles and play the piano (although not that well) I feel those also help to keep my brain healthy. The one spot I could improve is diet I often don't eat well and struggle with weight issues.
Well you cant do anything about vision loss, it just happens. However my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 3 years ago and they said the loss of vision goes hand in hand with getting dementia.. I say one of the biggest factors in Alzheimer's and you didn't really talk about it is reducing stress, turn the news off and create yourself a positive environment to keep your brain healthy and your stress levels low
Lost my Mom to Vascular Dementia two years ago and like you said, know several other people who ended their life with dementia. I think as we get older we all worry about getting it. I work on your list but can’t seem to get my depression under control even though I’m on medication. Hopefully I’m not doomed to getting it.
Hahaha you guys are so funny....Speaking about alcohol will NOT kill your channel 🤣😂🤣 You are two awesome Drs. Love you both !!! Very sensible advice. You are so appreciated. 🩷🩷 Warmest regards. Lindy (from Australia)
My dad passed away two years ago at 93. He developed Alzheimer’s the last few years of his life. But I truly believe his lifestyle delayed the dementia. For the majority of his life he exercised, ate healthily, and never stopped learning. I learned a lot from my dad, and I’m very thankful for that.
Thanks for doing this video, Dr. W. and Dr. Z.! I love your channel! ❤️ 🇨🇦🇺🇲 This was great info and I will share this video. My risk factors from the list: 1) Weight. 😳 I am working on that and healthy diet very seriously. 2. Elevated cholesterol. On meds but working on that with healthy diet and exercise. Thanks for your ending always, Dr. Z.: "You are in charge of your own health." 😊☮️
Sadly the only risk factor that I have, I had no control over, a TBI while serving in the Gulf War. It worries me, especially since I really have no family to care for me if I get sick. Otherwise, I do all of the positive things (exercise consistently, learn new things daily, eat healthy plant-based, don't drink and don't smoke, etc.) Hoping the healthy habits keep this scourge away from my door.
Mad: I do not know if you are in the States, but please join me in writing the candidates (I personally am voting blue..but I think this needs to be addressed no matter who is in the WH next) and your representatives to ask them what they plan to do for adult orphans who whether (like you and TGE great Weird Al) may find themselves because of circumstance, the pandemic or age to be an adult orphan who are now 12% of U.S. population and growing. Adult orphans are largely ignored by the media and politicians. That can be changed.
Get off the plant diet. It's slowly killing you. Eat a high protein meat diet and build muscle mass. You WILL feel fantastic. All your inflammation will go. You will feel 19 years old again. If you served in the Gulf war you are probably in your 50s or 60s?
@@ash9x9 I am naturally curious and a lifelong learner. I read a lot about things that interest me. Love learning new things about science, especially natural and life sciences, medical issues, history, etc. I also know a few languages and am always working on improving my language skills, usually through RUclips or watching foreign language shows through Amazon Prime.
I disagree with the first 1. I worked in a retirement home that houses many doctors, lawyers and many other highly educated people and they had dementia ........
Maybe less financially successful people don't end up in that particular home, maybe they don't the means? I met a dementia patient, a doctor, he wasn't terribly old, fine one day and the next day his mind was completely mush! Scary disease.
It doesn't prevent dementia but rather delays it. I would surmise that the doctors and lawyers in there were a decade older than the average age in the retirement home.
I am 80, lift weights, walk outside most days, and usually eat healthily but l have a bad trait that l know isn't healthy. I worry about a lot of problems too much. Strangely, when I'm outside, walking ( with a Walker) l don't worry about much. I try to walk fairly long distances, when the weather is favorable.Walking is so good for the soul...fresh air, sunshine, and my world gets larger and my problems smaller when I get out in the beautiful world. Parks are the best for me!
Don't worry, be happy. !
I worry a lot too! And I love walking. I'm so glad that even though you use a walker, you still actively walk. That's just awesome!
So great to hear. My dad got dementia early at age 70. He was a builder and had falls in the past, probable head concussions. A head CT showed “old bleeds”? Anyhow, he loves going for 2 hour walks. Other than the dementia he is in perfect health, no meds! Except the dementia med. well, I put an air tag on him, because I told my mom we need to be careful, one day he might not remember how to get home.
Wow! 😮
Good to know. What about to many prescriptions?
One big issue with dementia is the health of the caregiver...I worried about my wife more in the last five years of my mother-in-law's life than her. Someone needs to look after the caregiver as much as they need to look after the one with dementia/Alzheimers.
Amen I have been breaking my body into to care for my beloved 8yrs 3-> 8 hrs off to sleep&feed dog.. when he was in hospital . I have put off two surgeries healed wrong from fractures because I didn't go to the doctor have 3 bulging disc in my neck.i can't get nursing relief because he is a parapalegic gas parkinsons with lewy body dementia so dead weight there for he is a liability. They sent them out from hospital once and they couldn't turn him. He is 250 pounds of love and I am 5'7"158 pounds and 65 yrs old and I turn him with two very painful wrist ..one with carpal tunnel issue the other severely deformed from dislocated thumb and fracture that healed bad.. they sent us home from hospital no discharge signed no follow up no meds I called to complain all fell on deaf ears welcome to Florida our family doctor retired 2 yrs ago and he is bed bound snd most doctors refuse to see a patient on a stretcher which I have to pay about 450. 00 out of pocket...thanks for anyone reading I've never felt more alone or isolated
I fully understand that. I was my mothers live-in caregiver for the last decade of her life. We eventually hired a daytime caregiver for her so I could have time to myself, and my family pulled together to take over for me so I could take an occasional vacation. I hope your wife will be able to take time for herself.
I’ve been there. I was the primary caregiver for my mother with Lewy Body. We had sitter help for several hours a day during the week. About 4 month after she died I was still very weak, tired, couldn’t sleep and dizzy. Had a routine physical. Turns out I had severe iron deficiency anemia, low protein, low immunity. It took a year of improving my diet and taking iron to start feeling better. Poor health can sneak up on you when you are caring for a loved one. Guess I was surviving on adrenaline and caffeine to get through around the clock care. I am so thankful I was able to takecare of her. If I had to do it again, I would eat better, walk and exercise.
You sure are a keeper.
Establish boundaries; ask for help when needed.
1. Less education - keep your brain 🧠 working
2. Decreased hearing
3. Hypertension- BP
4. Smoking
5. BMI
6. Depression
7. Physical inactivity
8. Diabetes
9. Don’t drink Alcohol
10. Protect your brain
11. Pollution
12. Socialise - stay connected
13. Avoid the bad cholesterol
13. Vision loss
Thank u. Useful list
You left off #14. Elevated Cholesterol. ❤🎉😊
@@ritapearl-im3wv Thankyou
@@ritapearl-im3wvThe list shows two number 13s. I thought that as well so I had to look twice. 😊
My employers mom was a school teacher , she read books , puzzles and she winded up with Alzheimer’s , his dad was a dentist same thing both were active . So not sure if this is all true
@@mrlpz1636 Learning new languages can be a fulfilling hobby that keeps the mind active, sparks creativity, and adds excitement to life. Sharing your learning experiences with others enhances this journey, making it even more rewarding.
Moreover, reading without writing lacks impact; just as grasping concepts in mathematics, project management, mechanical comprehension, carpentry, automotive repairs, or engineering is incomplete without practical application, language learning thrives on active use and engagement.
Best wishes
My wife has Dementia, and as a caregiver, I suggest that you join a support group.
I've discovered that I needed help, and private counseling also helped.
Cheers!
For any caregiver for someone with a serious disease.
My 93 year old father is dealing with his 90 year old wife with dementia (undiagnosed), but he had to put her in memory care and she’s making him pay with so much hostility. He’s in assisted living and he said they have support groups so I urged him to go to meetings and learn that he’s not alone.
@@dominickdibella8830 or a day group for social time for dementia patients So they get to do some crafts or have music and you get a bit of socializing also🌺
@@sandydiller4828 i don’t understand how she can be undiagnosed?
@@debrabaird633 Unless you know something I don't, there are NO tests that can definitively diagnose most forms of dementia. Diagnosis for dementia usually relies on cognitive testing that is typically performed by psychologists and/or psychiatrists. Cognitive decline is a natural part of the aging process and can be difficult to separate from dementia. A neurologist can perform physical and laboratory tests that would indicate for Parkinson's or other neurological disease. Some neurological diseases can share some of the same symptoms with dementia. So diagnosis usually starts out with laboratory tests and physical tests to rule out other causes. If these are more or less normal, the diagnosis for dementia pretty much relies on those cognitive tests like: remembering three words for a period of time, drawing a clock, recalling common information like the year, season, time of day, President's name, etc.
The most valuable thing I learnt with my mother’s dementia was, rather than answering “You just asked me that,” when she repeatedly asked the same question was to play a game with myself. Every time she repeated the question I have to give a different answer. The answer you give doesn’t matter to them as they forget they even asked the question, let alone remember your answer.
It stops you getting frustrated with them and snapping, “ You just asked me that!”
They know they have a memory problem. If you get frustrated with them or they are embarrassed at their forgetfulness they will stop communicating at all which is the WORST thing for them to do.
OUTSTANDING advice.
Sooo true! I learned this with my dad. When he did this are verbalized things that weren’t correct - do not argue r correct them- basically just learn to “play along” with whatever they’re imagining. Been there…
Good segment. The only pushback I'd proffer is the suggestion about being socially connected. I won't dispute that a strong social network is a desirable thing - who doesn't like good company? - but some of us can handle the lack of one better than others, so for us it's not a necessity. I'm just about 80 and all my life, by nature and by choice, have been a quiet, reserved, and rather solitary individual. I'm content and happy.
I agree. I'd even go further and say too many social interactions stress me out.
Thank you for posting this because I feel exasperated when ‘experts’ insist we are better off not alone. It’s taken me many years to find my happy place and it’s living life solo - plus my dog. Other people’s energy can be unsettling and I’m more than able to keep myself amused without the input of others. We no longer need to live in herds to survive or thrive 🦋
AGREE! I value my time alone.
I'm never bored or lonely, but if I was, my two lively kitties would fix that! 😄
Agreed, the same - but I play a lot of strategy games, like SC2, and 4x games that keeps me engaged. I'm garbage at them, but still.
I'm 62 I totally agree with you. I like people I work 3 hrs each morning run errands then I like My time. I'm healthy active happy quiet reserved No meds never drank or smoke Simply happy
My mom is 90yrs old, one of my sisters lives with her however my sister still works full time. After a terrible problem several years ago where a woman who used to come over every day to make mom lunch and walk her dogs, my mom didn't recognizer and freaked out, started screaming and yelling, she locked her out and ran to her bedroom and locked the door. The woman call my sister and then called 911, all this time my mom is yelling for help and screaming people are trying to kill her. The police had to break down the doors to get to mom, we met them at the hospital. Turned out she had a UTI, but it also started her seeing a neurologist and testing. Mom, who is 5'1, 130 lbs, hit two nurses and ended up having to be restrained. They finally got her medicated, were able to take off the restraints (ALWAYS monitor hospital staff and your family member when it comes to restrains. No medical staff should ever be harmed, but once someone is medically "restrained" the physical restraints can come off. I found mom sleeping yet she was still restrained to her bed an couldn't move. You can bet that was removed immediately). Today, 8yrs later, we have a plan so mom is never alone. My sister drops her off at my house everyday, and picks her up every evening after work. The biggest thing I had to learn after mom was diagnoses was to stop trying to "correct" or "remind" her of the past. First of all it doesn't help her to remember her history or people, and it's way too much energy for you to keep up with, because it goes on all the time. It's hard, but you just have to learn to go with the flow and let it go. Keep important paperwork and items up and out of the way, mom loves to throw things away, and it she sees something she likes or wants, she just takes it. Even though mom gets tired quickly, and she does tent to be a "stick in the mud", we find that she does really well for a few days after we have outings. It isn't always easy to take her out, she needs lots of help with many things, but the next few days are almost always really good afterward. So as much as she complains about going out, and as tired as she gets, she ends up having a good time almost 100% of the time, and our payback is have several good days that. follow. She loves to go to the coast and watch the ocean (funny, she remembers Dad was buried at sea years ago). We have learned to choose our battles with mom, and pretty much consider safety as the motivator for intervention. She is very picky about the clothes she wears, so unless it's too hot or cold, she just gets to make her own choices. I think every person is so unique, in may ways we're lucky with mom, as long as she's well rested she's good. We have amazing medical support for her in Palo Alto CA, and they're responsive to the entire family, knowing that we want mom to stay in her own home, or at least out of a nursing home for as long as possible. We have had to get help for her sleep, because she had started getting up in the middle of the night and wondering around. We were afraid she'd go outside so we put. a chain lock at the top of the outside doors, and got the appropriate medication to help her sleep. Mom is lucky though, I work from home and my sister was able to leave her job and move in with mom. For sure, imo, it takes more than one person, because you really have to be "on" when mom is around, it does become a little exhausting sometimes, that's for sure.
Great information.
My sister has dementia.
Yes, it was only when I explained to nursing staff that my great aunt had been perfectly lucid when I spoke to he at her 😮home the previous day, that they tested and realised her symptoms of dementia were due to an uti. 1:54
You are her angels. I admire how you care for your mother.❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤️
Wow, 8 years is a long time to live with dementia and be cared for. You and your sister are angels. Your mom is lucky to have you both.
I'm a 71 year old single male. After becoming more physically active over the past year, and paying more attention my body, I've concluded that the sweat generated by exercise may be as close as we will get to the Fountain of Youth.
You are 100% correct. People that go to the gym and then gripe because "it's too hot" don't get it. Working up a good lather while you are working out is WAY better for you than working out under an air conditioner vent.
Not if u r sensitive to heat. It makes my b.p.climb.@@rickbackous1041
That is so well said.
LOVE HOW YOU THINK !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your words of wisdom! God bless 🙏
I specialize in homecare and case management for dementia clients I'd like to add a few points that may seem silly to younger people but I see these lacking 80% of the time. SLEEP in a BED not a recliner chair. In the US a doctor's prescription will engage health insurance to provide an elder with a position changing bed (head up or down, foot up or down) delivered and setup in their home. The body has to be able to move side to side and front to back while sleeping. I've seen many times that changing to sleeping in a bed will increase cognition. Contrary to popular belief I recommend walking BAREFOOT while in your own home helps and elder avoid a fall. A GOOD DIET and HYDRATION is a MUST count calories and fluids and then do what you must to achieve standard recommendations. Take medication as prescribed not willy-nilly. Do whatever it takes to KEEP MOVING the more you move the clearer you'll think. SMILE every day, do something that makes you happy.
I can't barefoot walk. Numbness and second toes are trip hazards.
Lots of helpful advice. My only caveat is that diabetics are advised NOT to go barefoot, because a foot injury can have terrible consequences for them.
Excellent advice!
Whenever my 93 year old mom starts acting crazy or really odd it’s always because she has an UTI!
What a lot of people don't realize is that UTIs in the elderly can have no symptoms but it ABSOLUTELY can affect their state of mind in demonstrate behavioral changes.
@@peach7210 Yes, When my grandmother ended up in the ER, I would have bet money it was a stroke, lack of coordination and inability to speak clearly. Turns out it was a high fever related to a UTI
@@reneemarsee8204 What is UTI?
It was the same with my mother in law. She passed in August at 92.
@@deltonhedges9948 Urinary Tract Infection
Im 54, one of the best peaces of advice I was ever given was from an older chippy I worked under as an adult apprentice. At the time a lot of other carpenters were giving grief for how I was doing my apprenticeship, Old Bobby turned around to me one day, after seeing this and told me to ignore them and then gave this peace of advice " The day you stop learning is the you need you need to get a shovel out and start digging your grave " That has stuck with me ever since, Thanks BOBBY.
14 Risk factors:
Less education (keep your brain working now!)
Decreased hearing (less engaged, can’t participate as much in life-get some hearing aids)
Hypertension (do lifestyle changes and/or take meds)
Smoking (don’t start, if you do, try to stop)
Body weight (yikes. Try hard to lose if you need to)
Depression (don’t be depressed. Or get treatment)
Physical inactivity (get up and jump around. Sitting is the new smoking. Start small!)
Diabetes (type 2 is modifiable. Get it treated)
Reduce alcohol intake. (Yikes again. 10 drinks per week or less. Safe amount is really Zero.)
Traumatic brain damage (wear a helmet! Protect your neck and brain)
Air pollution. (Some need to stay inside during bad pollution days, depending on where you live)
Social isolation (you need to stay connected with family and friends. Limit the phones and tablets!)
Vision loss (wear glasses, see your eye doc )
Elevated LDL. (It’s a real thing. Leads to plaque in our vessels. Try to get it lowered)
Thx for repeating the info. (in case we weren't paying attention for some reason, lol)
Thank you so much for sharing the risk factors😊
Thanks for taking time to summarize this 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 greatly appreciated 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@Dawna-gp1zk these guys are the best! The summary was helpful for me as well.
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what I like about these guys is there is a ton of information, but yet, they have a sense of humor too. "Sitting is the new standing.." LOL! Thanks Docs!!
"Not half, 50%!!!" another good one
You always have great information served in a palatable manner. Thank you!
Thank you guys for the heads up! My mom died from dementia at 78 years old and I am 75 years old now. Kind of afraid going forward! Thanks for the uplifting news.
I have a family history of dementia, so I am feeling empowered by your video that I can take steps to avoid it
Great information. The tricky part is getting the person with early dementia to address these things.
This brought me to tears. My brother was in early dementia in his late 60's but I suspect it was coming for years. I'd say to my mom, "Here he goes, on his walk about." It was a joke because he'd never get anything finished. He started falling a year ago. July 22nd he fell backward in his tub and passed instantly. He was only 71. He was so smart as a young man but never finished his degree in Computer Science. Unfortunately he lived a fast life and had some hardships as well with depression. That is odd you said the hearing as he had hearing loss. Also high BP and sport and car accident brain injuries.
I am so grateful to have found your channel. This morning I was in my rheumatologist’s office and while I was waiting your piece on kidney disease popped up. You shared a lot of important information on what I and my doctors should do to manage it. Now later this afternoon your segment on dementia popped up. My mother died with a form of dementia. Now I’m concerned about the likelihood of me coming down with it too. I’ve discussed my fears with my doctor. Possible genetic testing might have to be done. I’m not sure how the algorithms pushed your site and these topics to me but I am grateful that they were. I am now a loyal follower. Stay well👍🙏😎
What if you’re an introvert and you don’t feel a need to be around people? It would be interesting to know how personality types play into getting dementia.
I have dementia. I’m 75, I was diagnosed with MCI in 2020. My Alzheimer’s is in a mild stage and others don’t believe I have it and I get frustrated when I have to defend myself.
My body has been inflamed from top to bottom. I have auto-immune diseases, and my brain is inflamed. I also have Ataxia because of brain damage. So now I have double vision, balance issues and have to use a walker.
I live alone now, but am anticipating spending every penny I have for nursing home care. It’s scary.
RUclips Dr Berg Alzheimer’s - Keto diet can help, a lot!
@ I’ve tried Keto. I couldn’t stand eating all the fats, especially for breakfast
I quit drinking a year and a half ago. My total cholesterol dropped 35 points, and my Blood Pressure dropped to the point where I don't need the meds anymore. I've also been working out for regularly for over 40 years which helps. Now, if I could only remember where I put my car keys!
I've heard of a doctor who said, "Don't worry about losing your car keys. If you look at the keys and can't figure out what they're for, you have a problem."
Great video!
14 Factors that increase risk of dementia:
Lower education
Hearing impairment
Hypertension
Smoking
High BMI/body weight
Depression
Physical inactivity
Diabetes
Alcohol intake
Traumatic brain injury
Air pollution
Social isolation
Vision loss
High cholesterol (LDL)
Thanks!
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My father in his 70's acted like he had Dementia but the real issue was he didn't like to use his hearing aids!
Same with my dad!!! My sister the shrink insisted he had dementia, but joke’s on her - it’s mom. Dad is 93, and still very deaf without help, lol.
My dad is 90, doesn’t like to wear hearing aid, still active and controlling 😢
I noticed for a long time that my memory was getting very bad. Then I spent two weeks on vacation with a friend, and she would point out things I’d told her just the day before, and I had no memory whatsoever of the conversation. I was scared, and getting very worried about early onset Alzheimer’s. I am 60. I had been taking a 5mg dose of flexeril (muscle relaxer, Cyclobenzaprine) once or twice a day for back, shoulder, and neck pain for several years. I started to wonder if the flexeril was effecting my memory, so I stopped taking it. My memory started to noticeably improve in just a few days, and now I don’t feel that I’m forgetting things much at all. Despite having a lot of shoulder and neck pain, I will never take flexeril again. I miss the relief it gave me, but it’s not worth losing my mind.
Lots of good videos here on RUclips from physios suggesting exercises for those sorts of pain. I love "Bob & Brad". Good luck!
Check out leaky gut syndrome. There is a gut brain connection. L-Glutamine will help heal the gut.
Please educate yourself on the importance of HRT, estradiol, progesterone and testosterone I think it will help you. Peace
My doctor prescribed Prozac for my menopause symptoms and depression. Not only did it effect my memory, but found it harder to pronounce words. Between getting off all medication, walking daily and eating better, dropped 20 lbs and feel fantastic. Memory is back too.
Avoid statins
What a topic Gents! Both my Parents had dementia; Mom had vascular (several years post stroke/heart attack) and Alzheimer’s and Dad had Lewy Body. No one in their families had dementia. As an only child, who didn’t live locally (Alberta), I was able to manage and support them with Home Care until such time as a hip fracture removed Mom from ever going home. Dad had been her caregiver for years and it took such a toll on him physically (he had Parkinson’s), mentally and emotionally. My husband and I quickly became involved and educated through the Alzheimer’s Society. Risk factors are so important to manage if you can 😊 ! We wish we had seen the signs sooner for both, instead of being in denial like we were (for some time). It seemed that for my Folks vintage, there was some “shame” in even having a talk about dementia. We were so fortunate to have found LTCare that was absolutely brilliant. Thank you for chatting about such an important topic. You both are so appreciated. ♥️
With both your parents having dementia, how do you feel/what do you try to do alot of, to set yourself up for the best case of avoiding it yourself?
My mums dad had dementia at 70, my mum diagnosed at 61 😢
Now me and my sister get concerned for our fate......
@@renee3148I try not to dwell within my own mind/body though I do tend to be a worrier at times and this is NEVER easy. I try not to think about dementia being hereditary. I hike 6 days a week, practice yoga 6 days a week, “try” to eat healthy though I subscribe to most things in “moderation”. My condolences for your young Mother and her Father. It’s one thing when the body faces challenges, it’s another when it’s our mind.
@cherylsmith2345 thankyou 🙏 well that's good to hear you don't fixate on the risk factors and are staying healthy and active.
Keep it up.
@renee3148 my mother in law's mother had dementia badly, but my mother in law did not at all and is in her '90s. I don't think her two siblings got it either. She did live healthily according to those principles listed, more or less.
@elipotter369 ah, OK, there you go. Thankyou for sharing! It's reassuring hearing these recounts of ppls experience 🙏
I love the chemistry between you both. You can tell your friends and colleagues. Thanks for making these videos, they help a lot.
Very useful. My mother have dementia. It puts lot of stress on all family members. India.
My grandmother had dementia and lived with us for a few months. Then, I saw her in the nursing home a few days before she died. From about 8 years old, I have sought to avoid this disease as well as cancer. As a result, I have remained much healthier than my siblings and my friends. I stay abreast of the newest findings. Interestingly, these health habits mentioned will kerp a person very healthy. Thank you!!! ❤🎉😊
Your videos are extremely extremely appreciated for helping Canadian viewers and viewers across the world for that matter to live a better life a healthier life, a happier life, and longer life, and because of this, there’s a spinoff affect, you in turn provide the viewer with a better quality of life which does affect our children and our grandchildren, if we are healthy, and if we are happy as parents and grandparents
You have improved my personal life quite a bit because your videos and your advice ,my grandchildren go benefit indirectly .My relationship with my wife is also stronger because I feel better. I am happier in my daily life. Your videos helped me personally a lot ,from Winnipeg, Manitoba . Thank you kindly.
Talking with Docs is educational. Absolutely.
Thanks for the educational video, doctors. I always appreciate your humor when addressing serious issues. When you were talking about #7 and "just do something", it reminded me about a different topic (can't remember, but maybe depression, fatigue, etc.). The jist is, you don't have to do 100% of something if you're drained. Just start with doing 1%; that's better than 0%. It's so true; I've had to fall back on this a few times. In fact, when I'm particularly drained and my house is a wreck, I use the 5-minute rule. I set a timer and clean one area/thing for 5 minutes. When the timer goes off, I'm done. The irony is, I am usually surprised at how much I can get done in 5 minutes -- and I have a feeling of accomplishment!
I appreciate this very much. At 77, I'm starting to think about these kind of things. Good to be informed.
My LDL is high - I feel great. Skin & Hair are not aging too much.
Not overweight, plenty of energy, healthy libido and sleep like a princess. 👑 I am going to carry on eating my grass fed meats, free range poultry and salmon / shellfish with lots of veggies and just limit my sugar / carbs. Choosing the best carbs and only my own sourdough bread and the best Pinot Noir for some medicinal Resveratrol. 🥩 🍷
Same here.
Alas, you may not have any symptoms from high LDL, until you suddenly have a heart attack or stroke, despite feeling in perfect health before it happens.
Sounds like a stellar plan .
As Dr Eric Westman keeps reminding us, no reputable research has been done on the effect of eg high LDL on people eating a low carb/keto diet. Best wishes from West Yorkshire.
You are doing the right thing!
High, who says, the doctor who follows guidelines that seemingly over the past 20+ years have lowered the number of what is deemed to be 'high', for the sake of more ppl being/spending $$$$ on more pharmaceuticals that cause a host of new problems in the body 🧐 very clever.
Thanks so much…these make so much sense. What’s often concerned me is the amount of times I’ve hit my head hard on the ground. Once I had a concussion from a MVA. We just have to do the best we can. I always say hydrate with water and ambulate.
Here is a copy of a comment in reply to someone else who had a similar worry to yours:
That's a horrid worry to have. I Googled TBIs and found: "The best data indicate that moderate and severe TBIs increase risk of dementia between 2-and 4-fold." So in other words, a TBI increases the sufferer's risk some, but certainly doesn't make developing dementia anything like a certainty. On this podcast, we have been told about lots of other ways we can increase or decrease our risk. So your hope that your healthy habits will weigh in the balance against your TDI is well-founded.
Everyone knows that smoking puts people at risk for every kind of bad health outcome. However, my ex-husband, age 86, smoked heavily from his teenage years until very recently when, amazingly, he gave up ! Although very frail, totally exercise-averse all his life and uninterested in healthy eating, he is certainly not dementing. Nothing is certain!
Good luck!
Good info! Than you! My mom suffered from it and I don’t want it ever!
Hello docs I wanted to say thank you for your videos. They are very helpful. I am a 73yrs old man who has a disabled with cerebral palsy on my right side and hand. I very capable and active person who is very healthy too . Thank you for your videos.
Thank you for all your fantastic information. I have learned so much from you two. Bless you both. I'm 80 yrs old
Our pleasure!
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much! As an educated, divorced 69 year old non-smoking, rare drinker with healthy blood pressure & weight, this vid made me so happy, knowing I am on the right track! I enjoy line dancing, aerobics, aquafit and attend local dances! Appreciate you reinforcing my choices! Hugs from Dawna in Victoria, BC.
Australian here, male, born 1952. I'm seriously thinking of returning to significant academia - med school - to lower the dementia risk. My father died from Alzheimer disease and my mother from progressive supranuclear palsy. I dont think I have dementia symptoms yet though. But I find medicine captivatingly interesting. I was a medical lab scientist and commercial pilot. I hate having no major objective as is the case now. I hate not working. I would possibly be the oldest medical student in the world 😅.
Go for it! Keep the brain working, have real purpose when you wake up every morning!
Right on! Bring on that new horizon...!☮️
Hello, don't discuss it with anyone else, just do it ---ps read the book written by the 103 year old doctor :) all the best to you
Just my opinion. if you want the best of both worlds like a vibrant, full, social and family life, some free time, and the satisfaction of working in healthcare, why not consider getting credentials for Physical Therapy. As a patient I remember my gratitude to the staff who assisted recovery from a (temporary) state of disability after a few pretty serious accidents requiring surgery. I even remember their names these 20 years later.
I bet being with a lot of younger people would be brilliant for your brain, let alone what you were learning academically. Good luck!
Great info as there is dementia on both sides of my very healthy and active family. 5 months ago I started caregiving for my ex-mother in law, and wow it's awful! She desperately needs full time care but the family needs to earn a living. I watch her weekly failing quickly.
Thank you for all these tips so I can work twords preventing this terrible disease from hitting me! Good work here
Thank-you both! At 72, this information is definitely relevant to me. Goals= Increase social interactions, take Crestor daily and walk around the block.
Our pleasure!
My 79 year old sister developed dementia abot 6 years ago. She has a master's degree,was always on honor roll and dean's list. Always lived a healthy lifestyle. So sad
may be he was saying phd level education .
So sorry. They mentioned that it is necessary to keep learning. I'm so mad at my 60 y/o sister. She used to be an avid reader but has given up reading to play video games.
Saying merely healthy lifestyle could mean anything. Some people class living off junk and UPF pizza and chips as healthy.
So sorry. Sadly 50 percent of dementia risk is non modifiable. We can’t modify our genetics yet. The good news is the trajectory of the illness can still be slowed by optimizing these risk factors. All the best.
@doconawalk9367 thank you. My grandmother had Alzhiemers and my mother had Parkinsons
Ear protection…used to work in hospital laundry…we had yellow foam earplugs. I had so many packs of them in uniform pockets when I’d get home. Of course empty out pockets. Ended up with a bunch of them. Worked out perfect! Went to outdoor concert to see Beach Boys! I brought them all. Handed out some to folks especially with children. Kids stopped covering their ears and danced to the music. 😊❤️🇨🇦. Eyes…my oldest sister in-law lost her eye sight to macular eye disease. She was severely in depression to begin with, but she decided it wasn’t worth going out anywhere if she can’t see anything. She stayed in 2 rooms. Tried to talk to her and she was bitter and angry. She’d be rude to everyone. She ended up with cancer throughout her body and passed away.
My father died of Alzheimer's and I have taken steps to avoid the same end. I have taught myself to play guitar, and have begun to write songs, in spite of not being able to read music. I practice 13 of the 14 secrets, and choose not to socialize for a variety of reasons. The musical instrument learning creates new neurons and increases brain activity. I've had no musical training other than what I had in school 50 years ago, so I'm doing a lot of brain calisthenics.
I was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. My hearing is very bad. Am being re evaluated soon. I suffer with depression, am overweight. Tough to know where I am headed. Been doing brain exercises and walking more.
It seems to me the internet has revolutionised quality of life for hearing impaired people. They can still interact like everyone else by email, or on other text-based platforms. Films etc can be viewed with subtitles.
For the depression and weight problems, you might like to give eating low carb/keto a trial. Dr Bret Scher on RUclips has recent news of amazing beneficial effects of this diet even on schizophrenia and other serious mental health difficulties. Many eg the dietician Amy Berger (who has herself suffered from over-weight, depression and food addiction) have posted a lot about how much easier it is to lose weight on a low carb diet. Amy is on RUclips with the channel "Keto without the crazy". I also find Dr Eric Westman's videos helpful ("Adapt your life academy"). On reflection, I suspect you might like Amy best. She is very compassionate, and an original thinker.
Good luck!
Thank you Docs for the information. Dementia appears to be increasing and I personally have several family members experiencing it. I wasn’t aware of several of these risk factors, and suffer from anxiety and depression. I can appreciate now attempting to reduce as many of these factors as possible. I appreciate your advice and trust it. 😊
We hear a lot about keeping the brain active, especially with older people.
My sister does word search to keep her brain thinking.
There are tons of games and activities online that keep your brain moving.
It basically sounds like everything you tell us in each video. Getting or staying in good health is ideal but sometimes challenges arise.
Bruce Willis is suffering from a type of dementia and he was always fighting the had guys!
Even if you have lived a clean life, some people are predisposed to having dementia.
Most of what I've heard is keeping the brain active. Music is something that people can relate to as well as photos and prescious memorabilia.
Keeping familiar things around does help a lot of people.
I can see where loneliness and depression could make this condition worse. You have to keep the brain moving to fight it off.
Thanks for reviewing the 2 lb report and condensing it for us!
I believe not hearing is really important for avoiding dementia . Love you docs 👍🏻
My F/I/L used to go for walks( morning, evenings), also he used to- attend a gathering of friends/ known people ,every afternoon,at differnt homes,and chat and chat and chat. He lived till the age-96.🙏
Docs, I can FEEL that smiling as I watch your videos is generally doing me and my brain a power of good. Thank-you So much!
Read & meditate on the scripture, memorize scripture, praise & worship! Be grateful, get outside! I’m female, 74 years young and happy & content and doing great! psalm 103 is a great one to start with. Blessings to all of you.
100 % true
Amen 🙏
You are so right! God bless you too! 🙏🏻💕
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Thank you! Isolation is one of my 3 warning signs. After a long period with stress I prefer to be a lot alone. I do interact, but not as mush as many. Eat to much zugar. Major head trauma.
Imo healing through solitude is a valid strategy. People go on silent meditation retreats and have done so for centuries if not millennia. Zap the sugar by all means, but don't force yourself to socialise when it hurts.
A significant potential to avoid the terrible scourge Thank you for pointing out things we can change.
Very welcome
My grandmother had a series of minor strokes or breaks in her blood vessels in her brain from age 75-85 ( in the 1990s ), & slowly she developed dementia. One day, at a family birthday party, she did not know who I was. Sad.
So sad!
thanks for this video. very helpful! surprised sleep health isn't on the list. my 83 year old mom has dementia and she so has sleep apnea. she now wears a CPAP machine and we definitely notice she is cognitively better on the days she wears the cpap machine for 6 plus hours at night.
An important video to watch and then make a real effort to follow as many of the suggestions as possible to help keep the brain as healthy as possible and for as long as possible. Many thanks fab docs
Ok, what are my chances??? I’m 57, vegan for 17 years and a weightlifter for 30. I don’t drink and I never smoke(d). My issue from your list is education. I’m degreed but retired. I’m hoping to get back into Toastmasters soon. Family ties: both my grandmothers died from Alzheimer’s and my mom was recently placed in memory care for her officially undiagnosed dementia that’s been brewing for a decade since her first stroke (all three women had high blood pressure). And now because she’s susceptible to multiple strokes, she needs 24 hr care. Drug ties: I recently ended my 22 year dependence on Klonopin, after I read about the direct connection with dementia. In order to combat my high anxiety I lift, power walk and do yoga, but that’s not enough. I won’t go back to benzodiazepines.
The best thing you can do is get off your vegan diet. It is killing you. Eat a high protein carnivore meat based diet with eggs, sardines, mackerel, butter, olive oil. Only eat plants very occasionally. So many are now telling first hand experiences of how carnivore and ketogenic diets saved their health and reversed all the damage a vegan or veggie diet or an UPF diet full of starch carbs sugar and deadly seed oils did to them them. If you don't believe me there are over 700 videos of people giving first hand testimony of how they turned their health and lives around for the better by eating carnivore or failing this a Keto diet. Take a look. It might just save your health and life. Many people reversing chronic medical conditions, inflammation, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimers. All first hand testimonies.
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I have watched two relatives--vegetarian, nonsmoking, nondrinking--die of lung cancer. There are no guarantees--genetics are a crap shoot. You can make your risk factors worse by smoking, drinking, etc., but in the end, we're all pre-dead. By the way, how are your B12 levels? Low B12 can lead directly to severe cognitive decline.
Thanks for this ❤ confirms I’m living my best healthy life at 63. I quit regular consumption of alcohol Jan 2024. Noticed huge improvements in my health and finances ❤ 🇨🇦
Today I heard about a study that showed that people that live where there is a lot of light pollution have an increased risk for early dementia. If a person lives in that type of situation, it's advised to use black out curtains and maybe and eye mask to sleep as well as the usual advice to cut out blue light before bed.
This is a very informative video. My Mom had dementia before she passed away, 6 years ago. She was a nurse when she was young and lived a very healthy life. She was active, ate healthy, and had lots of friends. Her mobility became impaired and she had 2 knee replacements. She suffered a serious fall, broke the bone around her eye, and knocked out her 4 front teeth. It was very sad. I’m wondering now if this fall had a large impact on her developing dementia, along with depression. Thank you for your videos they are very educational, and I really like the humour that you add! Keep up the great work. I appreciate the time you take out of your busy lives to make these.
I just want to say that you guys are great. I took a cholesterol count test, recommended by my nurse practitioner. She told me that this was the best way to find out if you have high cholesterol. At the time I was 66 years old. I took the test and was told that my count was a fat “0”, and it stated how many people my age get a fat 0, is 0. She said that I should still go on statins as a precaution. I told her we’re she should go. And it wasn’t to the gym.
I’ve never heard anyone else talk about these risk factors related to dementia. Thanks.
Thanks for this video. As a dementia specialist it is good to see these risk factors being talked about more. One thing though, BMI is not valid anymore. This creates confusion. People should have a healthy weight for their body composition. Air pollution is a huge one and often people in the countryside can have worse air pollution than they think due to farming, mining, sandstorms, droughts etc. It should also be great if you could do a video on childhood dementias to create awareness that it is not just older people who can get dementia.
Super Super Awesome information, My Sister has Dementia not sure which one she has but she only remembers things as teenager when we speak…
She was a smoker and Alcoholic daily…
PRAYERS for all
Again Thank you
The hardest part in my opinion with my dad is that you never know when he’s going to be himself or if he has forgotten everything and then you find yourself asking him if he remembers this or that and he doesn’t and then the next day he’s talking to you like he always has All I can say is do your best to be patient. It is very very hard some days if you are a caretaker like I am you are an awesome person and what you’re doing is not easy but I wouldn’t have it any other way thank you guys. I love your RUclips channel.
U are a good guy .😊
50 years ago it was called "organic brain syndrome" and we used "OBS" on top of their care plans so we knew patients were confused. Thank you for your channel, I just discovered it. :)
Thanks for sharing your perspective
PPE is very important in preventing dementia. Especially for people who work in the fields of asbestos abatement, welding, and so on.
Good point
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks Doctor Zalzal and WeenieDog 😁
Thanks!
Thank you so much !!
Best program in a while. Thanks for the effort.
We are dealing with my sister-in-law with dementia. She is 91, broke one hip in March and the other in August. She is in a Memory Care Facility. She is doing well there. The staff are really wonderful. The only problem is that there are a couple of people that will come in her room and take things. This week it was the TV remote. And she doesn’t like her door closed. She knows she can’t remember anything. Not sure what stage she is in now. A middle stage I guess. You do have to go visit often to make sure they are taking good care of your loved one. Also even though they will not remember you were there, they do enjoy that visit for the time you are there. So make sure to visit!
#15 - There is a list of prescription and over the counter drugs that can contribute to dementia -- I saw that list on RUclips by a Doctor who specializes in Gerontology. My husband had Fronto Temporal Dementia and I'm sure the medicines he took starting as a young child and continuing into adulthood was the major contributor to his dementia which he was diagnosed with at age 53.
I was surprised at 10 drinks per week with no mention of body weight, gender, etc. I’m under the table with 2 drinks; I’ll stick to my one per month. Loved this vid!! Thank you!!
As a nurse ready to retire. I now have multiple dementia patients
Seems to be Parkinson’s and dementia is becoming more and more common.
Maybe it’s the baby boomer aging in greater numbers than usual
I don’t know but something is going on
Our lifestyles are getting shittier and we are more and more crowded together b/c we are overpopulated.
@@taramansion Overpopulated in the cities. Not in the country. Plenty of land in US and Canada.
Much more processed food, more tech and less physical activity, waistlines have exploded, what was once considered obese is now average. People in US on average have become, steadily for decades, soft, fat, and weak.
@@jerrymyers7178 This is so true 😓
@@JeanStAubin-nl9uo They said that about where I live just 7 years ago, and now it's one apartment complex after another. Too many people mean more pollution, more disease, more stress...
I am educating myself by learning the TRUTH about EVERYTHING ! so exciting !
How do you know what is the truth? Medical information in addition to information in general changes all the time. We don’t even know what causes dementia how can we know the truth about it. Most information except for 2+2=4 and that the earth is round etc is trying to persuade our opinions.
Sadly, there's so many conflicting reports, it hard to know what the truth is these days. But keep on educating yourself. Knowledge is power as they say.
All of this would help anyone regardless of age.
Whether or not any of this is true, it's so nice to think there is something we can do! Surely that feeling of being in charge of our own health is very good for us. The mind and the body are very closely connected!
There is valid evidence that it is in fact true
My mother died this past November of late stage dementia. It is a terrible disease.
Thank you for mentioning hearing loss. As an audiologist I see so many people who deny they have hearing difficulties. This can lead to withdrawal from social situations and anger toward family members.
I love you guys and rarely serious but i can't even joke about this subject. 😔 My Father. ❤
I am so sorry.
My mother had vascular dementia and she always did every thing that they mentioned to do. I'm so sorry Patti. It's so emotionally draining to care for a parent that is going through this. ❤🙏
Remember although it sucks, you HAVE yours..not everyone does😢.
@@IMeMineWho No I don't have mine.
So sorry.
One of the best channels I have seen. Full of great advice with a focus on prevention presented in a very digestible and interesting way.
Lovely! Thank you, Doctors for assisting the human family.
... as opposed to ... the animal kingdom? hehe
@@Dawna-gp1zk silly... haha
My mother died with dementia. She was finally diagnosed having pernicious anemia, without being treated with vitamin B-12 injections. She also was taking antihistamines for allergies. I believe these two factors contributed to her death.
I was a caregiver to my husband for 12yrs. He had 2 4+ cancers, and then dementia started. He had a third ca. I cared for him at home until his last 3 weeks. He was 77. It is so hard to watch someone you love, slip away day by day. He was on large doses of statins for many years?
Good evening~ I am a subscriber to your channel. I think you give easy to understand information on topics that we all need to learn about. I have just started taking statins after trying to lower my bad cholesterol with diet and exercise. I am a 75 year old woman and am doing my best to stay as healthy as I can for as long as I'm here, I didn't realize that high cholesterol was a risk factor for dementia. It was an "ah ha" moment. Thank you!! cheers
High cholesterol is not a risk factor. Eating crap UPF full of starch carbs and sugar and other nasties is though. What do you mean "doing your best to stay as healthy as you can"? It's too vague. Some one's idea of healthy is another's idea of killing yourself.
Here in California it is a law that you must wear a helmet for any type of bike (E bike or regular) if you are under the age of 18. However, the helmet MUST be worn properly for it to be effective! I see so many kids riding E-bikes to school with the helmet covering the back of their head or not even clipped on at all, it's barely balancing on the top of their head! As a trauma nurse, I just want to scream when I see this! Arrrgggg😖 But a huge THANK YOU to you both for all you do in trying to educate everyone on a wide variety of subjects!! 😊👍
Not required for those over 18?
@@peternolan4107 nope! Isn't that crazy?? Unless it's classed as a motorcycle. Then all riders must have a helmet on while on a motorcycle. Unless the law has recently changed.
Don't buy or ride EBikes. They are for the lazy squad and those who DNGAF about our planet. You want to be properly active.
Do some research on the MIPS bicycle helmets and the ones with similar technology which are supposed to mitigate TBI. I never go out on my MTB bike without a full face helmet.
Very helpful! Thank you so much. My mother had Alzheimer’s and this was so hard on her and the family. I would see my dad cry sometimes because it was so hard looking after her. I am 68 now and I sure hope that I don’t develop this. I’m at the age now when we all noticed my mom was developing this. Very scary. I try to look after myself. So all I can do is hope for the best. So thank you again for this video. I have just found you drs on RUclips and have enjoyed the videos I’ve watched so far.
First time listening to you. Interesting! And I like the way you present your knowledge. Thank you!
Great Information. I do suffer from anxiety and hypertension. So I try to keep those under control. I do lots of learning to keep my brain healthy and also do puzzles and play the piano (although not that well) I feel those also help to keep my brain healthy. The one spot I could improve is diet I often don't eat well and struggle with weight issues.
Keep up the good work Melissa!
Well you cant do anything about vision loss, it just happens. However my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 3 years ago and they said the loss of vision goes hand in hand with getting dementia..
I say one of the biggest factors in Alzheimer's and you didn't really talk about it is reducing stress, turn the news off and create yourself a positive environment to keep your brain healthy and your stress levels low
Lost my Mom to Vascular Dementia two years ago and like you said, know several other people who ended their life with dementia. I think as we get older we all worry about getting it. I work on your list but can’t seem to get my depression under control even though I’m on medication. Hopefully I’m not doomed to getting it.
Hahaha you guys are so funny....Speaking about alcohol will NOT kill your channel 🤣😂🤣 You are two awesome Drs. Love you both !!! Very sensible advice. You are so appreciated. 🩷🩷
Warmest regards.
Lindy (from Australia)
My dad passed away two years ago at 93. He developed Alzheimer’s the last few years of his life. But I truly believe his lifestyle delayed the dementia. For the majority of his life he exercised, ate healthily, and never stopped learning. I learned a lot from my dad, and I’m very thankful for that.
@ 9:11 those stacks are releasing steam from clean energy, not pollution. :) Other than that, good stuff guys as usual. 👍👍
Yes, I was going to note that too.
Other things are polluted as well. Water supplies, air, buildings, etc.
Thanks for doing this video, Dr. W. and Dr. Z.! I love your channel! ❤️ 🇨🇦🇺🇲 This was great info and I will share this video. My risk factors from the list: 1) Weight. 😳 I am working on that and healthy diet very seriously. 2. Elevated cholesterol. On meds but working on that with healthy diet and exercise. Thanks for your ending always, Dr. Z.: "You are in charge of your own health." 😊☮️
You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching. Best of luck on your journey.
Sadly the only risk factor that I have, I had no control over, a TBI while serving in the Gulf War. It worries me, especially since I really have no family to care for me if I get sick. Otherwise, I do all of the positive things (exercise consistently, learn new things daily, eat healthy plant-based, don't drink and don't smoke, etc.) Hoping the healthy habits keep this scourge away from my door.
Mad: I do not know if you are in the States, but please join me in writing the candidates (I personally am voting blue..but I think this needs to be addressed no matter who is in the WH next) and your representatives to ask them what they plan to do for adult orphans who whether (like you and TGE great Weird Al) may find themselves because of circumstance, the pandemic or age to be an adult orphan who are now 12% of U.S. population and growing. Adult orphans are largely ignored by the media and politicians. That can be changed.
@@IMeMineWho - where do we write to? I seriously don't think our government can do antying about it but...
How do you learn new things daily!? TiA
Get off the plant diet. It's slowly killing you. Eat a high protein meat diet and build muscle mass. You WILL feel fantastic. All your inflammation will go. You will feel 19 years old again. If you served in the Gulf war you are probably in your 50s or 60s?
@@ash9x9 I am naturally curious and a lifelong learner. I read a lot about things that interest me. Love learning new things about science, especially natural and life sciences, medical issues, history, etc. I also know a few languages and am always working on improving my language skills, usually through RUclips or watching foreign language shows through Amazon Prime.
My wife got diagnosed in May, it took close to a year to get her assessed.
A good follow up would be what we can do to help our loved ones.
Lately several family members close to me have fallen victim to this.
Runs in my side.
Leaky gut syndrome possibly. Check out L-Glutamine. There is a gut brain connection.
@suzanne296 😢 what key things do you do to try avoid the same fate? My mum and her dad had/has dementia
I really needed to hear this. I know I have some steps I need to take to prevent dementia. Thank you for sharing this video.
I disagree with the first 1. I worked in a retirement home that houses many doctors, lawyers and many other highly educated people and they had dementia ........
They said it can reduce your risk by 50%, it doesn't prevent it fully.
Interesting point...
I worked for attorneys. A lot are heavy drinkers so that might factor in.
Maybe less financially successful people don't end up in that particular home, maybe they don't the means? I met a dementia patient, a doctor, he wasn't terribly old, fine one day and the next day his mind was completely mush! Scary disease.
It doesn't prevent dementia but rather delays it. I would surmise that the doctors and lawyers in there were a decade older than the average age in the retirement home.
Thanks for this information!
I just lost my 77 yr old sister to dementia!
She was isolated from her families.