5½ years ago I figured out I had gluten issues. I did tons and tons of research on the conditions I had and corelated to a lot of things. Even historically. Gluten is the biggest and first thing I would say needs to go! Processed foods and processed sugars. I think honey and nector isn't to bad. I said around 4½ years ago after doing my research that the proteins from gluten is cause the.protein issues in the brain. I did a lot of research and studied Alzheimers and dementia. Both my grandmother's mental decline. My mom's mom was full blown Alzheimers, my dad's mom was dementia till she passed at 94. I was trying to under stand what and where this protein they was talking about. I was telling people left and right I believed whole heartedly that gluten has created these protein issues. Not to long ago a study can out how it creates inflammation in the brain! It has been known for thousands of years and discovered medically not long after industrial agriculture arose! I got so much information shoved in my head. Lol
WHY CAN”T I POST THIS COMMENT? IT IS COMPLETELY FACTUAL: As I commented previously, I was taking aricept for approx 12 months. It increases acetylcholine in the brain. This gave me clarity to learn more. I have always had a keen interest in physiology and the brain specifically. I have read many books on the brain - for fun let's say, through the years. I found that the diet completely outdid the medication by the acetylcholine levels imparted from red meat and it became superfluous. Beef, salmon, eggs all contain this. I also eat lamb, pork in the form of bacon so as to get enough fat and chicken occasionally. I use ghee and butter. At the same time the diet reduced inflammation, reversed the insulin resistance and improved mitochondrial function. This resulted in much more efficient autophagy in every cell of the body. I have tried many times to follow low carb and was likely keto adjacent at times. But as you say when the brain energy is poor it all becomes too hard to work out and I did find myself buying ready to eat junk food a while. I'm grateful for the medication as it got me going and helped me remember what I already knew. All the best
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia. I cleaned up his diet and he actually seems to be not only stabilizing but improving with his memory. Its obvious to others that my old dad is back with us. I increased his proteins, red meats and cut way down on his carbs and sugars. He was diagnosed years ago. He's turning 90 years old next month!
hell yes. this is what people don't realize (or intentionally ignore). alzheimer's is type-3 diabetes, its the death of brain cells due to insulin resistance from our crappy high-carb processed food diets. there's a caretaker on youtube who recently went on anthony chaffee's channel where he explains he can actually get people out of the long-term care facility and back into society as functioning adults (effectively reversing alzheimer's) by simply putting them on a carnivore diet. modern medicine is a mess.
@@PsychedelicGoo You could reframe stress as challenge. We need challenges to be human, to adapt and evolve. Avoid stress and you will become obsolete. Overwhelming stress will overwhelm you.😂
I stopped stressing about my job issues 2 years or so ago. The trick for me was to stop caring too much but you can still put forth the care just when you finish working that it, leave it at work and don’t worry about something you can’t do nothing about.
Grief is a real serious blow to our brain. I am an independent, physically fit 83 year old petite woman. My maternal grandmother was in an asylum for years. My mother developed dementia and died at 85. This year has been tragic for me. My best friend died, and two of my beloved pets died too. I would not be human if grief did not consume me. I am struggling to find purpose and enthusiasm with life but the state of the world and the selfishness and indifference of people everywhere has added to my isolation from them. I truly believe it is best to avoid the stress of socializing in favor of a quiet and contemplative life. Many great people in history were actually quite introverted.
I’m a music therapist and I frequently work with dementia patients to strengthen their cognitive abilities. One thing I always want people to know: therapies that focus on quality of life and maintaining cognitive function DO drastically improve the course of the disease. One other thing you can do to maintain cognitive function is keep playing your instrument if you play one, and learn to play one if you don’t. Musical activities are like whole-body workouts for your brain.
What if you are deaf? That’s my problem. I have so many music pitches lost to deafness, even with quality hearing aids I can’t bear most music at all. It just sounds strange. Annoying. Old songs I was familiar with sound so bad now I hasten to turn them off.
I would love to learn to play piano again (I haven't played since I was approx 12) but currently in my 60s with occas upper shoulder pain due to years of being a steno court reporter so I don't really want that pain coming back again. Should never have stopped playing.
I’m screwed. My mom has dementia and I have lived through the stress of losing 3 of my 4 children to car accident (2) and fentanyl (1). Also concussed as an infant after being dropped on my head. All I can do is live each day to the fullest. We’re not promised a perfect existence here.
Damn I’m sorry to hear you’ve suffered that amount of loss. You’re insanely tough, so who knows…you might be the genetic anomaly in the family. I hope you’ve found happiness in some way or eventually do.
You don't know that. There have been so many "death sentences" preached over the years and they don't materialize I wouldn't sweat it. My mom just passed away from dementia and so did her dad. Challenge your mind! My mom turned into a recluse and drank like a fish, I'm not surprised.
I used to teach seniors in Japan. Quite a few of them were worried about "bokeh boshi" or fuzzy brain from aging so they took English lessons in order to keep their mind active. It was good to see people take responsibility for their health.
That reminds me of the Japanese woman who at around 60 yrs old, taught herself how to build a computer, email, and then program/code. She later ended up programming a successful app for seniors
I am 58 and retired from teaching, now I serve cocktails at a luxury hotel four nights a week.... I walk non-stop for 9 hours, engage with my guests and co-workers, and use my MEMORY..... I now get more sleep ( eight hours a night), run every day in the AM, and my stress level has been greatly reduced.... My memory has improved incredibly!!!
@billbauer9795 The stress was toxic!! Kids yelling at me, aggressive parents, and hostile administration.. Sole focus was testing and test scores. I am a reading specialist, our school system implemented a online reading program, that was a complete failure. Was warned that I would be written up if I actually taught my students to read....
@@KaceyAnnReynolds How sad... My mom is a retired teacher. She also had experience working at a school where the administration was hostile. Of course this resulted in kids and parents being aggressive... My mom got lucky and was able to transfer to a school where things were a little better. It is sad that these days hostile administrators is the norm... In the long run, administrators always taking the side of the students against the teachers, ends up harming the students.
Terrific episode. As a retired RN who cared for folks w/Dementia & soem with Alz I am acutely aware of my lessening cognition as I approach my 76th birthday. I sleep. Eat MUCH better than ever before & drink a lot of water. I'm actually moving from my house to a Senior apartment bldg, where I'll have dinner every day with others. Looking forward to makign new friends & doing new things. Maybe even dating?
That’s amazing! Good for you. You have more goals than me, a decade younger. I’m approaching 63. My friend who’s 69 is always reminding me how important socializing is for mental health and mental fitness. She encourages me to get out more. I’ve always been introverted and feel awkward in social situations so I hope I can challenge myself to one social interaction per month in ‘25. I’m a petsitter so my daily visits are with cats and dogs.
My mom was 92 and 1/2 when she passed. She had very mild Alzheimers and I believe it was very mild because she ate beets weekly, canned by the way, she played cards, did crossword puzzles and read every single day. She was an amazing woman and an inspiration.
My father died of Alzheimer's, he never smoked, he never drank, he never said anything bad about anyone, very healthy he was never sick, never on medication, always healthy, but you can be sure of one thing something will kill you someday He was blessed with a healthy and happy life.
It’s always personal choice. Anyone who has ever gotten sick or who has ever died has had a significant character flaw. It’s been proven that if you are an exceptionally disciplined person that you will live forever.
Very interesting conversation. The old saying "Use it or lose it" certainly is an excellent old saying which makes sense. Retired at 55 after having a medium stress level career, however never stopped using mind and body to come up with conceptional ideas followed by making and modifying them. Am no good at doing things like solving crosswords and playing Sudoku, but using hands and being creative with wood, metal, plastic and clay keeps the mind alive. At 67 wake up each day chomping at the bit and can't wait to continue a project or come up with the next idea....
The incomplete knowledge seems to have given you the wrong end of the stick Everyone that loses their memory is because they have stopped using it properly due to trauma, they one day stopped accessing their real memoires, They just memorised words and meanings to get through life And its this fact that at some point that person was extremely violated in a way that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy as a human being that causes the inflammation in the brain that causes the issues and many others Rather than any imagined good practice's , its more you just got lucky your Dad didn't rape your Mum, whilst you were 3yrs old,. kind of thing rather than I'm a good productive slave
I don't drink, smoke, do drugs, or all that other stuff but my stress has always been through the roof. Growing up in a violent household, becoming disabled at 19, no one wanting to deal with knowing a disabled person, etc is all very stressful and there is no one to interact with. We're left to rot alone. Be great if people realized they can actually be friends and family with the disabled without catching a "sad life".
My mother is 101 and is in total control of all her faculties. She has an amazing memory for detail and frequently fills in past family history details that us kids had forgotten. She doesn't smoke or drink, other than an occassional small glass of wine or beer and tries to keep busy with activities and crossword puzzles, but her eyes are now failing her, so that's sad for her.
She actually mentioned in the beginning the importance of staying social. It’s about finding the right ppl to be around, not just giving up and isolating. There are all sorts of places to find good ppl to connect with.
My mother died from mixed dementia - Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. It’s a cruel illness which robs the sufferer of their memory and personality typically gradually over 5-10 years. It’s often also characterised by behavioural changes. Hence the description the long good bye and the living hell suffered by most sufferers and their loved ones. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Mine is an essentially a good news story. I cared for my mum single handedly over 8-10 years. The doctors absolutely right lifestyle changes can stave off the disease - a good diet, avoidance of red meat and alcohol coupled with regular exercise helps. Many members of my mum’s family have suffered from dementia but my mum was able to stave it off until she reached about 90 by following such advice. Whereas my aunt who lived alone (socialising and keeping your brain active helps - crosswords and meeting people) was hit with dementia much earlier and passed away earlier. My mum lived quite well with dementia ( I believe there’s good and bad dementia affected by the type and lifestyle choices that the sufferers have) until the last few months of her life. She passed away earlier this year at 97 and only spent the last 5 days of her life in a home. Most importantly she wasn’t diagnosed with dementia until 90 approximately 10 years later than my aunt and was able to live at home with me until she died whereas my aunt wen5 into a nursing home and 80 and spent her last few years in an armchair watching tv like a zombie. Although suffering from dementia my mum had a “good” dementia- her behaviour was generally compliant.she went for long walks around a local wildlife park and shopped with me most days. She lived off of a diet of porridge salmon and broccoli. And no alcohol! Whats good for the heart is also food for the brain. We aren’t taught enough about brain health in the uk. And these little or no adult social care. Our politicians argue amongst themselves and successive Governments have shamefully allowed our public services to decline to the point of collapse. You need the support of family and friends to survive. I’m following in my mums footsteps. I’m 67 but eat well and go jogging most days. I drink zero alcohol Guinness and lots of smoothies. And continue to eat a lot of salmon and broccoli. But o have the odd treat - a beef burger for lunch to day and a Charlie bighams steak and ale pie later this week. God bless. And a special prayer for those carers and those with dementia out there. Be brave.
Red meat is probably the best thing for brain health. Cut out carbs and sugar. Fat and protein are needed. There’s zero daily requirement for carbs/sugar.
my mother is and was always the picture of health. Runner, gym rat, healthy eater, no smoking, minimal drinking, large social circle, healthy marriage. Was a nurse then an infectious disease specialist and still was diagnosed with Alzheimers. I do believe you can't fight pathology but her healthy lifestyle is why she's keep the severity of her symptoms at bay until 83 years old.
I am so sorry about your mom. I also have a close friend who did everything right and got a bad form of dementia, the same one that Bruce Willis has. Her advice will reduce the chance of its onset but cannot prevent it all together and the best that we can do is be as healthy as possible and the rest is in God's hands
My mam was like yours very healthy, social, never smoked etc got vascular dementia aged 50, probably had symptoms mid 40s, passed away age 68 at end stage alzheimers. Not nice to witness for almost 18 years, I was very young when she was diagnosed had to become her carer until she needed a nursing home, now my dad drinks, smokes, eats almost anything and he's nearly 80. I think 50% is genetics and 50% is lifestyle. I am now nearly at the age when my mam was diagnosed fingers crossed I'm still mentally alert apart from baby brain with a newborn and 4 year old...they keep me from worrying to much about what ifs..
Exactly! Unlike my father who started having issues with his memory/brain around 60 and then when he was 63 it was apparent things are going bad for real. So I consider the year he was about to turn 64 (2016; he's born in July), the one when the real hardships started to get worse exponentially. Don't ask me how he is now, 9 years later, you really don't want to know.
Had a cousin diagnosed in his early fifties. 6 years from normal to dead, brilliant engineer mind with a sense of humor. Once his boss noticed he was off, it was downhill from there. Healthy lifestyle, never did any drugs or alcohol.
If his stomach was anything but flat, he did not lead a healthy lifestyle. Fat on your organs destroys you. Also, huge amounts of chemicals in our food and water supply.
My Grandad died from Alzheimers. I live in his old house with my Mom and my Uncle, both of whom are at varying stages of the disease and require full-time care takers. I am those caretakers. Alzheimers is an awful disease for the entire family. For anyone else going through the disease, you're in my thoughts and prayers
My heart goes out to you. Its so tiring to keep your face looking happy, to keep a upbeat tone of voice and to constantly reassure a person with alzheimers. I spend a few hours a week and every second weekend at my parents helping to take care of my mother. I always feel like I don't do enough. But you share a house with 2.
You may want to research the carnivore diet. It is known to reverse most types of dementia and alzheimers. Care home owners who have changed the diet of their residents have shown spectacular results
@brianc3100 Get yourself some help. It's too much for you to be the caretaker for both your family members. And, please take care of yourself....most importantly.
I'm basically a hermit now, I just see my spouse and rarely go out as people are no longer friendly, are rude and angry and I did decades of trying to connect with people. Not worth it. People are obsessed with health and it's a big big business. You can manage stress and eat cleanly and everything but when it your time it's your time.
@@noonespecial4171 There are too many insensitive, uncaring bullies in the world. Morals, ethics, compassion and empathy are needed for society to function.
My medical records say I have dementia. Mine is from seizures causing me to go hypoxic and be in a coma. I have gotten better since I am using medical cannibus for my seizures, have not had one 9yrs and now I can drive again. Doctors wrote me off, and said I would not improve, but I have! Never Give up!!!
Exactly! I hate it when professionals dodge this. The other guy who was interviewed on this channel for how to beat cancer got the nails on the head on this topic. When you stop exercising and start feeding your body not Whole Foods straight from the earth you will pollute it with sugar.
My stepfather was the fittest and healthiest man I’ve ever known. Ate only organic food, surfed, ran, kayaked daily even in his 70s but he still went down with Alzheimers and because he was so healthy, he lived for more than a decade with it much of that time in a vegetative state. Advice is advice, but if you have the genes you will get it regardless. Focus on being happy and healthy today because you don’t know what your body will bring you in the future.
I started playing pinball machines when I was seven and quickly progressed to computer games as they came out. One day, when I was about 14 or so I had an ah ha moment. I read about how doctors encouraged elderly people to do crossword puzzles because it kept their brain active. I thought well learning a new computer game is way more demanding on the brain than crossword puzzles. Today I'm 64, still play computer games, build my own gaming computers from scratch, create and edit videos, fly a drone, run a sawmill and ride a motorcycle. This winter I'm going to start learning Spanish in preparation to do a motorcycle trip through Argentina and Chile in two years. Use it or lose it!
Have you tried crawling and walking backwards? My father loved cross word puzzle and was an aerospace engineer. But he still got it. It seems that plaque is a big problem.
@@michaelhussey440 Thanks, I am doomed then LOL. It is always at the back of your mind, and hope I followed my mom line instead of my father's line, sad to say. But I do not think that it is the case. My strong point was facial recognition and now it has diminished.
@@Moondoggy1941 APOE4 is the gene which makes you more susceptible to get it but does not mean you WILL get it. You could get tested for it . There is talk here in the UK of a potential test that would show if you will get dementia. Personally I dont want to know if I am going to get it because I know it would cause me stress that would serve no useful purpose.
Its been proven that reading and puzzles and critical thinking have no effect on the brain. Alzheimers is a result of a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Not a lack of intelligence. Cheers!
@adama4482 for anyone capable it can be life altering. But to reverse prevent alzheimers or demetia related cognitive deterioration???......it has no effect. Vigorous Excercise and careful dietary intake has been proven effective at preventing decline. There is no reversal.
I think you are right about the too much comfort aspect but people that say stress is good for you are the ones that still believe in fairy-tales and they are the ones that have to learn the hard way. Science, experience and life have already proven the deleterious impact of chronic stress
not the sharpest knife of all the academic MD specialised in brain health. She still thinks that there is such thing as a blood-brain barrier, and doesn't even know the traumas induced by sports like rugby or american football which are well documented.
My mother was terrified of getting dementia so she kept mentally active doing crossword puzzles and some accounting work well into retirement. None of that worked and she did end up getting dementia and after a 5 year decline and me as her caregiver, she died in November of 2022. I believe dementia is a lot like cancer, where people try to do the right thing with prevention and for some people maybe it works but not for most
So very sorry for your loss. I do believe what post said, also about genetics, as well as the toxins we take into our system from the environment we live in. So glad your mom had you to care for her ❤️
She was terrified about getting dementia as you stated. That’s quantum physics and the law of assumption. We focus on something it ends up manifesting or expanding. Sadly no schools nor doctors teach us about this and the power of our brains because governments and big pharma don’t want people to know how powerful we really are cos if everyone knew we wouldn’t need them. This is why you have people with similar genetics who live long and healthy even though their diets have never been that good while their sibling who was obsessed with healthy eating got cancer etc. Or people who smoke all their lives and never get cancer year others get lung cancer after smoking a few years. I wish people were more open minded and made more of an effort to learn and research about subjects nobody really talks about. One of my things is, if it’s not talked about in school or TV then it’s worth researching cos chances are it’s gonna be very helpful.
I'm sorry for your loss. I'd like to ask you a question if you don't mind? I'm going t ask and of course you can answer or not. What was your mother's diet like?
Same here. My mom also did puzzles daily, she still got it. But....she also didn't take care of herself physically. Ate a lot of process foods after she retired. Box foods and too much carbs. 😢
A healthy cell involves the lack of heavy metals, industrial chemicals, pathogens, allergic responses, scar tissue, radiation. Its astounding how brain washed doctors are by the BIG PHARMA narrative. No mention of these root causes of all illness. The sick care industry is still alive and well in the USA. Learn how to detox these cellular stressors, or continue to have record numbers of sick people in one of the world's most 'advanced' countries. In parallel - The Amish come together for newly weds and build them a house in a day or two. Meanwhile, Americans sign onto 30 year mortgages and become debt slaves. The USA is so messed up its like a cult country that worships the elite and their insane ideas about how to vampire off regular people.
My grandma is 99 years old with a fragile body but a sharp sharp mind! Her mom live until 103 and pass away from an accident not old age or sickness. I hope I get those genes!!!!!
My grandfather died at 93. He lived by himself, drank quite a bit, but also ate healthy. His mornings was a smoothie, ate little or no flour during the week. He had a tablespoon of olive oil and one of honey every morning. A civil engineer by profession he retired from the gov't service at 60, and immediately went into consultancy for the next 18 years eventually stopping at 78. The thing is everyday was like a hang out daywith the boys & gals. I only noticed he began to forget when he hit 90, but it wasn't bad and he lived by himself till death. He always told me, that most ppl retire at 60 and many become ill or even die not too long after retirement. He said to me "make sure and socialize with your friends regularly. Go out, see places, chill out your friends and laugh. Thats the secret to life. Eat healthy and do that and you'll be fine
@@howareyou857 you probably have a point there🤔...he is my grandfather, yet i knew his mother...she hit the bucket at 98...her brother & sister late 90s as well. But for real you should have seen how these ppl eat & all were slim ppl. They weren't big eaters, ate very little flour...lots of fruits on a morning....hardly ever any fried foods too. Lots of ground provisions. Its probably just God's grace to hv such genetics & His Wisdom to eat right. I myself have long been eating as he did. Many times ppl often thought my parents were my children parents🤣🤣🤣
For years I worked as an assistant actuary, cashing out retirees and accessing mortality rates to keep from bankrupting the fund. Basically, you have a file on this person showing the medical records (health, ethnicity, which will tell you of their culture - important, & age), employment record (sociability, stress, discipline issues), and any other data you have (hobbies, etc.). The pension was for a religious organization so having faith was somewhat of a given. A bit of math magic and you come up with a number basically gambling on how long the person would live. The money in their pension would then be divvied up over that range of time in monthly payouts. 10-11 years on the max side, but most died within the first 2-3 years because of the sedentary lifestyle kicking in. People hit a type of limbo in restructuring their lives. Keep as busy as you can (hobbies, side hustles), eat healthy and stay fit! Just like the lady said!
My mom has vascular dementia at age66. We saw signs earlier but it’s now full blown mentally. She can still walk around on her own but can’t make a sentence. It’s sad losing your mom
My aunt went on a severe totally NO FAT diet to lose weight which caused her to lose her short term memory & then get Alzheimer's. I recommend you feeding your Mom more fat & no sweets & low carbs & watch the improvement.
my mom too! She was 66 when I noticed signs. Also went on a hardcore low fat high raw vegan diet after overcoming breast cancer. She has declined quickly. She is 69 now and has poor syntax. Barely puts together sentences. It sucks.
My husband's family all had dementia to the point of death or institution by the age of 72. He started to get it, but we worked with a Naturapathic doctor and now he, at age77; is almost normal. We praise God. Even his brain specialist agrees that now my husband is almost normal and we have not done the full program yet.
Seed oils. JUnk food. All those cereals with cancer causing chemicals. All that corn syrup in food items. Its not "just think about things". Asians have a completely different diet. Why do they age healthier?
I truly believe as the body slows down it signals the brain to slow. My gpa had signs of dementia after he got hip replacement surgery. We chalked it up to old age. But sure enough, as he gained back mobility it went away. He's 94 now and still doing great. He refuses walking aids won't even let us give him a hand. He goes out every morning for a walk. He still travels. My grandparents are an inspiration to me.
The circulation gets nutrient to the brain and removes toxins. When you are moving around and get exercise, your entire body is healthier, including the brain.
Old people get 'hospital confusion' after surgery and a change in their environment. That can make them seem demented. Get them home and busy and they reboot.
This information is absolutely essential. My mother is end-stage Alzheimer's and brought this condition on through a combination of sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and alcohol consumption. There is an important aspect of alcohol that was not mentioned, in that consumption deprives the body of essential nutrition. Neuro-professionals of various backgrounds all agreed her poor diet and consistent alcohol consumption fostered the deficit that led to the illness. Sending out care and support to all who are impacted by this terrible affliction.
My mother turns 90 in January of 2025 and we are dealing with her dementia. Always walked (seriously walking) fit lifestyle vitamins, healthy eating (avoiding fast food and eating small portions, mostly vegetables),kept active….never smoked, never drank any alcohol, always got a solid 7 yo 8 hours of sleep. Mom is one of the happiest (forgiving… never held grudges) persons I’ve ever known. Yet she has dementia
Veggies are toxic. They contain plant toxins like oxalates, nightshades and lectins. Look up Eonutrition. Plus the more veggies you eat the more spray you are eating too. Even organic is sprayed with stuff. Plus the brain is made of saturated fat. How much fat does she eat daily? You should do carnivore diet. Check out Ken Berry. And in the old days plants / veggies were boiled. Many people considered them a "starvation food". But they boiled them so they could be eaten safely. But older people need high LDL to live a long life. Big fluffy LDL from saturated fat. Get some grass fed meat. Grass fed and regular supermarket meat is not the same. Paul Salidino just did a short video about this.
Also, much love. Caring for an aunt with dementia in my home for the last 10 years. Luckily she is pleasant and doesn’t try to do things like use the stove.
She needs more fat and protein. Keto diet has been shown to improve dementia in currentresearch. Adding mct oil or coconut oil (3 or more tablespoons daily) slowly work up to that amount. Red light and sauna will also help.
Keeping interested and interesting is vital. Hope is an absolute must. Being forced to retire at 55 and major spine surgery, I can't sit down for more than an hour or possibly two a day. I stand alll day and I keep interested with watching trials, interrogations and deep dives into true crime cases. The layered cases fascinate me. I've learned soo much about the legal system and how different states handle different crimes. Learning the why and how keep my wheels churning in my brain. I also keep in touch with people who I enjoy only. Learning to accept ourselves where we are and who we are without shame is also a huge step in peace.
My father never smoked/drink and had a physical job that kept him strong as a mule. He was diagnosed with an Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at the age of 73. The cause turned out to be a weak hart that wasn't pumping enough blood to bring oxigen to his neurons what was causing the problem. He died from a hart attack 3 years later. I winder hiw many have the same issue and have been incorrectly diagnosed. BTW, my father in law is 95, used to drink a bottle of wine everyday and had the hardest childhood plagued with famine and hard jobs. He still drives and lives by himself... Some people are just made different.
Me and hubby are in our 60s and are always solving problems every day on our small farm making and creating things and I believe that’s a bonus so get your brain a work out
Ill tell you one thing as a healthcare professional: it doesnt discriminate. Ive taken care of people of all walks of life and socioeconomic statuses and it can truly happen to anyone. From the poor to the highly educated - engineers/pilots/doctors you name it. Were still learning and there is new research as direct causitive factors. The basics (exercise, diet, socially active, mentally stimulating exercises/activities etc) are always great for a foundatiom but family history can outweigh that. Doesnt mean you shouldnt still do "a,b,c" just know your family history and risks and do what you can to keep yourself sharp
Yeah my grandparents had it and it feels my mother is showing very early signs so I just accept that i'll have it too. Hope they find a cure by then but heavily doubt it
My mother bought herself a kayak for her 80th birthday. She used it for wildlife photography and lead an active life until she passed away during the pandemic.
Most elderly people have problems getting up off the floor. As a child you spend a lot of time on the floor, adults do not. Doing yoga / stretching exercises on the floor can improve balance, mobility, flexibility and the ability to get up and down.. Just getting up and down to the floor in a controlled manner is difficult for many older adults. Play with your children on the floor. Bend over, get down and pull weeds in your garden. Play with a pet on the floor. The more effort you make to work on balance and flexibility will pay dividends as you age.
@paulpetersen-iu1he PILATES is definitely the way to go. I did Yoga on and off for a very long time yet did not know I was far more hypermobile in my joints, ligaments and tendons. The Yoga lengthens and slackens muscles and so now I am playing catch-up with atrophy as my glutes stopped firing as I was thin with no strength in my Core. PILATES for health x!
Stress and Pressure are very different too. Stress is doing something without control of the outcome, Pressure is doing something difficult but you have control of the outcome. Don't go too deep into stressful situations which you do not have control over. Let them go.
Stress causes illness in the body. Fact. The mind and body are not separate entities, they’re intrinsically linked. I speak both professionally as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and personally..I live with a long term illness due to #burnout 🧡
Also hearing loss can look like, and I believe, lead to dementia. It's frustrating to be left out of conversations and to be thought stupid cause you can't hear. It makes one bitter and withdrawn.
My grandfather was one of the smartest people there was, was the only tech guy from NCR to be kept when cash registers went digital. I hardly ever spoke to him, as he had hearing loss for my entire life. He was amazing when he participated, but it was so rare. He just lived in a world of books and close captioned television and smelled like machine oil. Grandma misses him and forgets he's gone, it's awful.
My mom died from alzheimers. Heredity I wondered about, but couldn't find any family members that had it. She never smoke or drank alcohol. She did live next to a busy road with lots of exhaust. Her decline seemed to start when she started taking meds. She was taking 6 different pills per day.
My mom n dad ate same things etc etc & he passed 77 of vascular dementia. My mom is sharp as a tac & fine at 84. His sisters had dementia too. Genetics play a role. I’m screwed 50/50 chance. 😂
Both my parents had Alzheimer’s…how screwed up is that? I didn’t know anything about dementia back then and felt very helpless… now I work in an assisted living and memory care facility and I have learned so much… RIP mom and dad… miss you 😔🙏
Mr. Steven Bartlett is a fine interviewer who asks open-ended and probing questions in an effective manner. Very well done! This was an informative interview!
I’m 64 with a brand new diagnosis of vascular dementia, early onset. This interview was the most meaningful to me after digging through so many online. I feel better since listening. Thank you. New subscriber!
I’ve watched so many health related videos and the common thread seems to be inflammation. I had gout. I cut out beef, shrimp and took medication. I later learned that inflammation was the root cause to my gout. I lost 40 lbs. got the inflammation under control. No more gout. In addition, my brain clarity is amazing. In fact, my vision has improved. I’m glad she mentioned brain inflammation as a cause. Great video.
Did you ever find out what caused your inflammation? Some people like Dr. Jordan Peterson cut out everything EXCEPT BEEF to eliminate their inflammation.
@@HollerAtcherBoiit coulda been the beef, depending on what parts he ate, how it was prepared and where he got it. Grains are only bad for you in America.
@@NWPaul72 If it was low quality, GMO grain-fed, non-organic, factory raised beef, sure. Grains are bad for you everywhere. Worse in America because of glyphosate and GMO. But many grains have anti nutrients like phytic acid, oxalates, etc. They should be limited. White rice isn't too bad.
MY STORY - For some reason I don't stress. I can fall asleep in minutes. I have no idea why. But I also noticed I look much younger than others my age (59). I look 35 at most. Full head of dark hair and beard. Zero wrinkles. I don't even need reading glasses (yet). My brain is still going strong as well. So I believe stress ages you.
Some people just have a lower stress type of life style than most. I also feel that pressure of burden and responsibilities as well as not fulfilling goals and objectives wears out most men. If you can avoid all that and live peacefully with a good life partner out in the woods somewhere, you’ll age a lot slower.
@@May-m4n I did what I loved from the beginning. But I've hand friends that switched to be happier. One friend went to become an M.D. because he had promised his parents he would. When he received his medical license, he gave it to his parent and went back to school to become an Enginner. That was his passion.
This is by far one of the most truthfully informative channels on RUclips. As a 47 year old adult to whom many of these discussions apply, I can assure you his guests are highly worth a listen. Dont let this important information pass you by. Ask yourself, "Of whom do I know personally that could provide me with 20+ years of experience in any particular field of study that pertains to us all and is of a highly significant necessity of understanding and be useful to and used to start creating a better life for yourself immediately. "
I worked on a later life mental health ward. We often got patients (almost always men) with alcohol induced dementia - Korsakoff's. Thry were often only in their early to mid 60s but had spent 40+ years drinking more than is healthy.
We need more people like this telling us truth! Just finished reading The 23 Former Doctor Truths by Lauren Clark. Its fascinating what they hide from society.
I finished that book 2 weeks ago and I can say that is amazing book. Would also recommend it. She helped me with so many of new health routines and it was actually interesting to read what she revealed about Industry and how they manipulate society.
I was hoping to hear something I did not know. My mother had a great diet, didn't smoke, did not drink at all, was very active and had a good and busy social life too. None of that helped or avoided her getting Alzheimer's before she was 70. We managed to stabilize her with supplements that she still eats everyday but - she cannot walk or talk and we do not know what she actually understands, some days she is completely "out". Physically she now looks a 100 years old lady. Although I can see how it makes sense to lead a life of good habits, these degenerative diseases can and will get people regardless of their shape and habits unfortunately.
My dad is 82. He’s never been put to sleep. Doesn’t drink, smoke or do drugs. Still grows a large garden every year. A few weeks ago he tore down an old building on his property and cut a tree down. He’s always been very physically active. He’s tall, 6’3” and thin. He’s never been overweight. He was in the hospital one time for what they thought was a tick bite. They never figured out what it was. Antibiotics and steroids cleared it out and he went home. I think he was there about five days. He was cutting a tree down in his 20’s. It fell on his head and split his head open from front to back. Just the scalp, it didn’t break any bones. My mamaw sewed his head shut. He refused to go to the doctor. As a child I remember seeing that big scar on his head when he would cut his hair really short. You would think he could live to be 100, but he could go at any time. The same for all of us. I do think staying active, eating healthy, avoiding alcohol, cigarettes and drugs are definitely big helps in life. He’s one of 16. All of his younger siblings but one have passed away. They did drink, smoke, and just not take very good care of themselves . Excluding one sister who contracted some disease that’s very treatable if caught soon enough, but they were treating her for cancer. However, genetics could still be against us no matter what we do. No matter my dads time to go he’s been blessed with a healthy active life. I can only hope for the same.
@ he was blessed with very good genetics to be able to abuse his body, and have a long life despite doing so. So many can’t do the same thing. In the past generations they didn’t know smoking was harmful to their health. The military MRE’s used to come with cigarettes. 😳
@@user-xd1xf9rp5p That was I was always answering when asked to stop smoking.Its an argument but not a good one. Our grandparents were able to afford these noxious substances because others, such as stress, pollution, etc., were not as prevalent during most of their lives. I have stopped using this kind of argument and have not smoked for many years now. It didn't make me any better, but how would I be healthwise if I hadn't stopped?
People understimate how much we can heal just by changing what and how much we eat. I was having horrible symptoms a few years ago. Doctors couldn’t understand what was wrong. I did an MRI, a CT scan and blood tests and they kept saying they didn’t know what it was. I decided to do my own research, took bad carbs from my diet and kept the good ones such as beans and veg and started IF (intermittent fasting). 3 weeks later I started feeling better and better and have been feeling great since. If I do eat bad carbs or sugars or eat more than once a day I notice after a couple of days I’m not feeling as good anymore. Another thing fasting is amazing for is energy and brain function. My memory, concentration and thinking ability has improved a lot since I started fasting. People in general eat too much. Far more than they need and too many times a day.
Increase muscle mass to become more resilient to those bad carbs. I lost weight the first time and neglected this advice, gained it all back 😂. 28 pounds down and counting!
Also I've read that insulin stops working as well if you eat all day. If the pancreas is constantly working it develops a kind of tolerance, you need more and more of it and then you've got diabetes 2. I am not a doctor.
Fasting is absolute rubbish! It only starves the cells for hours and there is no evidence that proves it’s beneficial….more studies show it’s harmful to health.
Smart lady, I wish I knew her intimately. At 2:12 she started to say intricately but changed the word to intimately. Great example of how you shouldn't change your first answer on an exam as she was starting to say that cardiovascular health was intricately connected to Alzheimer's disease.
The biggest help in brain health is getting fitter and increasing oxygen supply and improving metabolic health by fasting, diet, this will lead to better sleep.Followed by learning new skills. Also a mindful outlook.
I watched my brilliant mother fall to pieces because she refused to stop drinking American wine everyday. She had ALZ for 9 years. It was terrible and very expensive, esp towards the end. Look at the crappy food that's recommended by SAD. That should change ASAP. If you've ever had a concussion or TBI you should never have alcohol. I believe that and insulin resistance are the number one causes of inflammation. I quit drinking totally 3 years ago and have been full-blown Lion Diet for 2 years. I've never felt better. Thx Doc, this video is great.
I hate that my dad drinks wine everyday, it's killing him slowly and he's a doctor. He bought into some bogus research that moderate intake is beneficial, which is BS, every decade there's always some stupid study saying beer or wine is good for you, then it's quietly disproven or dismissed and tons of ppl are suckered into justifying the terrible vice of frequent alcohol consumption.
It must have been tough to watch your mother decline, it seems to have motivated you not to follow her steps. Alcohol is a tough one, most data says to refrain completely, but every one and a while a study will show benefits of light consumption. I think it is one of many variables. We know social connection is a significant benefit to mental health. Perhaps the light alcohol consumption helps foster social connections that out weigh the negative effects of alcohol. I am concerned about this because I went sober 20+ years ago.
People with brain damage may become violent when they drink alcohol, they may have abnormal drunk state, they may even become psychotic. Though alcoholic psychosis is common among alcoholics at late stage. I worked in mental hospital so I read about psychiatry. And I live in Russia, alcoholism is a thing in Russia
Many people have got the message with high sugar and carbohydrates, but I love the fact that she explained Contact Sports and the risk of non- concussion unexpected hits and there are better ways to play sport ❤
Exactly. It’s one reason I never encouraged my two sons to play American football in high school. Fortunately they had no interest. The brain can’t handle that many hits after awhile.
Oh man! How many times have I caught somebody "counting their change" on the football field and I blindsided them?! Hope they're ok today. I got it some too and I'm alright for now at 45...
I am not socially connected. I write everyday about a group of people that are. They love and respect each other. They raise others up with them. My home life is less than desirable. Stress just evaporates when I go to my story and right about these loving people. It seems our body responds to fiction as it would to reality. Smiling fools your brain to react as if you are happy. Try going to sleep with a big silly grin. Put effort into keeping that smile in your sleep. 100% it will make you feel better next day
I agree with your comment ; all good points. People who never expose themselves to sunlight are ofttimes low in Vitamin D and low in mood. Some are more susceptible to melanoma than others, so they should not overdo it, but for Pete's sake, get some sunlight on your skin! it activates the Vitamin D hormone in one's system. Honouring our circadian rhythms is important, too.
I have recently moved from the city to the countryside to live in retirement. Its so peaceful when away from the amount of noise and air pollution. The silence keeps me calm throughout the day and night. My mind is now filled with less stress but more love for myself. I hope this is going to improve my health mentally. I read and write. The daily routine of house chores in my studio like home is less strenuous. Breathing in fresh air and listening to bird chirping is my surrounding. Im glad to have moved here to a slow pace of life in.old age.
I think one thing that is overlooked that no one ever mentions is media consumption think of your brain like a cup. If you keep filling it up, it can only take so much eventually it gets overloaded and important pieces start flowing back out. I think we all need to stop consuming so much media and focus on the basic things in front of us and the memories of our past.
Seed oils, processed foods and sugar. Minimize these items or eliminate them all together in your life and you'll improve your odds of not having issues as you age. Staying active is part of the equation also.
Starting in 6th grade social anxiety started to control my life to the point where I had shut out nearly everyone but family and now at 24 the mental impact is all to clear. The gradual decline in cognitive abilities like mental clarity, memory, and general intelligence has only recently become apparent. I think that children in the social hell of middle school should be educated on the health effects of prolonged social isolation and how to deal with all the anxieties they will come to experience through high school. We all know that it's unavoidable and the resources for people who struggle most require action that can be far too difficult for those very kids.
She didn’t mention good hearing as a means of stimulating the brain and keeping a person engaged. Hearing devices are a most effective way to increase health in the brain. Check out Johns Hopkin University study
You can genuinely recognise this with how bad your memory gets when you start a stressful job with a lot of responsibilities and different projects to manage. Once I started working on a lot of different, varied projects, everything that was not those projects was starting to get lost in between them because of the stress.
My father passed away 1.5 years ago at 64 from alcoholism & dementia. Last 8 years of his life were hell. Last 3 years were the worst. I don’t wish it on anyone.
I have not been the same since COVID 4 years ago. Drs now say it was inflammation and tiny bleeding. I am deeply afraid of what's going to happen to my brain going forward. My cognitive abilities have slowly, but steadily improved over the last 3 years, but I'm still not the same person.
@@ciuffoarancione8929 yes, a year after I first got the virus. It took about 2 weeks, but then it felt like a veil was lifted and that was the beginning of starting on my journey of recovery.
This is what my mom is going through. Very different woman now. It’s heartbreaking to watch this happening to a woman who never got ill and had incredible stamina. Bless you.
A year ago at 87, I started forgetting everything after a minute. Started carnivore diet and getting B12 shots once a week, and now my 65 year old daughter asks me for the answer or name when she is at a loss to remember something. I eat a very low carb diet, ruminant animal grass-fed, grass-finished meats, four low oxalate vegetables and near to zero carbs. Zero sugar ever, of course.👌💚
@@chrislastnam6822 why would you think that? My friend does carnivore diet and he used a continuous glucose monitor during week-long fast because his wife was worried about that exact issue. His blood glucose never dropped below 60
Sleep. I remember reading that Margaret Thatcher used to get about 4 hours of sleep a night when she was UK Prime Minister. She suffered from dementia.
@@foyolaI'm not defending ANY news outlet because I think they are all full of 💩, but I have noticed everyone saying fox news but never mentioning the other manure producers. What is the specific reason I might ask?
@@Chris-Someguy Some kinds of fastenings may well help. It just depends which ones. If you can think of 5 within 2 minutes then your brain is excellent. Just 1 then stop drinking alcohol NOW. None ? Well just try not to worry too much..
Dick Gregory lived into his 80's, and did not take any prescription drugs. On top of what has been discussed here, he said that people forget to drink good water. Many of the elders that I know don't drink much water even when I remind them. And it's so sad to watch them decline cognitively, in real time.
No, no, no. With all due respect, your comments seem to give the green light to indulgence, which for most people is destructive. In my opinion, the goal of this life should not be to be "happy" but to love and care for others. Hopefully what makes one happy is that and not smoking, drinking, carousing, gluttony, and other selfish pursuits. Apologies if I misunderstood your comment.
My 60-year-old cousin used to walk to my home, just a 10-minute distance. I remember that humid evening in late August when I decided to walk her home after being indoors all day. At the main intersection, she had to choose between two roads: one shorter but less straightforward, and the other longer but easier. After a long sigh, she chose the straight road, saying she knew it better. I felt a bit worried about her walk home. Fast forward three years, and she is now bedridden, unable to move or talk. It's so tragic. 😢
I’ve taken cared of highly intelligent, artistic individuals ( doctors, lawyers, artist, local politicians, etc), and many of them had Alzheimer’s and died of a complication secondary to Alzheimer’s. Many of my patients who have Alzheimer’s were teachers in their professional lives. I’ve known laymen that kept their minds into their 80’s and 90’s and passed from other illnesses like cancer, heart disease. I’m no brain surgeon, but I’ve not seen a pattern of patients with Alzheimer’s, it’s been across the board. Ronald Reagan was no slacker and he had Alzheimer’s. It’s a strange disease to try and understand, and a sad one at that, not that any disease doesn’t cause heartache but Alzheimer’s cause a lot of heartache.
I hate to tell people this, but my Uncle had Alzheimer's and he was a genius, spoke three languages, did puzzles, helped other seniors with computers, biked, slim, ate healthy, did not drink or smoke but got Alzheimer's (like my grandmother did) and died from it. He tried so hard to keep it at bay.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that we have control over whether we will get a disease...we can only do so much, diet and exercise lead to enhanced quality of life and should never be skipped, but ultimately we're up against genetics, hormones, environmental factors, stressors, etc. We're taught to blame ourselves if something happens- what did we miss, where did we go wrong? Sometimes it's just a lottery
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@@TheDiaryOfACEOClips you need to get Dr Dale Bredesen CEO on the show. He and his team have reversed Alzheimer’s and MCI.
5½ years ago I figured out I had gluten issues.
I did tons and tons of research on the conditions I had and corelated to a lot of things. Even historically.
Gluten is the biggest and first thing I would say needs to go!
Processed foods and processed sugars.
I think honey and nector isn't to bad.
I said around 4½ years ago after doing my research that the proteins from gluten is cause the.protein issues in the brain.
I did a lot of research and studied Alzheimers and dementia. Both my grandmother's mental decline. My mom's mom was full blown Alzheimers, my dad's mom was dementia till she passed at 94.
I was trying to under stand what and where this protein they was talking about.
I was telling people left and right I believed whole heartedly that gluten has created these protein issues.
Not to long ago a study can out how it creates inflammation in the brain!
It has been known for thousands of years and discovered medically not long after industrial agriculture arose!
I got so much information shoved in my head. Lol
@@TheDiaryOfACEOClips PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE BOTS ON YOUR CHANNEL, SPEWING HATE
Can you please provide the actual link the full episode. I wasn’t able to find it. Thanks.
WHY CAN”T I POST THIS COMMENT? IT IS COMPLETELY FACTUAL: As I commented previously, I was taking aricept for approx 12 months. It increases acetylcholine in the brain. This gave me clarity to learn more. I have always had a keen interest in physiology and the brain specifically. I have read many books on the brain - for fun let's say, through the years. I found that the diet completely outdid the medication by the acetylcholine levels imparted from red meat and it became superfluous. Beef, salmon, eggs all contain this. I also eat lamb, pork in the form of bacon so as to get enough fat and chicken occasionally. I use ghee and butter. At the same time the diet reduced inflammation, reversed the insulin resistance and improved mitochondrial function. This resulted in much more efficient autophagy in every cell of the body. I have tried many times to follow low carb and was likely keto adjacent at times. But as you say when the brain energy is poor it all becomes too hard to work out and I did find myself buying ready to eat junk food a while. I'm grateful for the medication as it got me going and helped me remember what I already knew. All the best
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia. I cleaned up his diet and he actually seems to be not only stabilizing but improving with his memory. Its obvious to others that my old dad is back with us. I increased his proteins, red meats and cut way down on his carbs and sugars. He was diagnosed years ago. He's turning 90 years old next month!
hell yes. this is what people don't realize (or intentionally ignore). alzheimer's is type-3 diabetes, its the death of brain cells due to insulin resistance from our crappy high-carb processed food diets. there's a caretaker on youtube who recently went on anthony chaffee's channel where he explains he can actually get people out of the long-term care facility and back into society as functioning adults (effectively reversing alzheimer's) by simply putting them on a carnivore diet. modern medicine is a mess.
Vitamin A
Good nutrition is health
You're an amazing and loving daughter. Long may your old Pops live a good and healthy life with his family 😊❤
Wonderful - you’re doing right by him - just make sure to take care of yourself !
Great job! All those things you mentioned with his diet should help
We're constantly told to "avoid stress" yet amongst almost every job's requirements is "must work well under stress" or similar.
That’s true !
@@PsychedelicGoo You could reframe stress as challenge.
We need challenges to be human, to adapt and evolve.
Avoid stress and you will become obsolete.
Overwhelming stress will overwhelm you.😂
Plus there's nothing like the STRESS of being a caretaker of someone with dementia.
@@jonathanspear850 Into a more productive drone.
I stopped stressing about my job issues 2 years or so ago. The trick for me was to stop caring too much but you can still put forth the care just when you finish working that it, leave it at work and don’t worry about something you can’t do nothing about.
Grief is a real serious blow to our brain. I am an independent, physically fit 83 year old petite woman. My maternal grandmother was in an asylum for years. My mother developed dementia and died at 85. This year has been tragic for me. My best friend died, and two of my beloved pets died too. I would not be human if grief did not consume me. I am struggling to find purpose and enthusiasm with life but the state of the world and the selfishness and indifference of people everywhere has added to my isolation from them. I truly believe it is best to avoid the stress of socializing in favor of a quiet and contemplative life. Many great people in history were actually quite introverted.
I agree!
You are a strong woman Gloria..stay strong x
Please- lay down your heart. Let the grief take a back seat so you can rest. Take care. I'm very sorry for your losses.
@@lindylou3519 Thank you so much.
@@jamiemarsh8864 Your kind words inspire! Thank you for them.
I’m a music therapist and I frequently work with dementia patients to strengthen their cognitive abilities. One thing I always want people to know: therapies that focus on quality of life and maintaining cognitive function DO drastically improve the course of the disease.
One other thing you can do to maintain cognitive function is keep playing your instrument if you play one, and learn to play one if you don’t. Musical activities are like whole-body workouts for your brain.
Makes me glad I'm a drummer and I play alot!! 😅
What if you are deaf? That’s my problem. I have so many music pitches lost to deafness, even with quality hearing aids I can’t bear most music at all. It just sounds strange. Annoying. Old songs I was familiar with sound so bad now I hasten to turn them off.
I had not had a piano lesson in almost 40 years and I started piano again.
I would love to learn to play piano again (I haven't played since I was approx 12) but currently in my 60s with occas upper shoulder pain due to years of being a steno court reporter so I don't really want that pain coming back again. Should never have stopped playing.
So true
I’m screwed. My mom has dementia and I have lived through the stress of losing 3 of my 4 children to car accident (2) and fentanyl (1). Also concussed as an infant after being dropped on my head. All I can do is live each day to the fullest. We’re not promised a perfect existence here.
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Damn I’m sorry to hear you’ve suffered that amount of loss. You’re insanely tough, so who knows…you might be the genetic anomaly in the family. I hope you’ve found happiness in some way or eventually do.
You don't know that. There have been so many "death sentences" preached over the years and they don't materialize I wouldn't sweat it. My mom just passed away from dementia and so did her dad. Challenge your mind! My mom turned into a recluse and drank like a fish, I'm not surprised.
Keep pushing forward buddy
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I used to teach seniors in Japan. Quite a few of them were worried about "bokeh boshi" or fuzzy brain from aging so they took English lessons in order to keep their mind active. It was good to see people take responsibility for their health.
The interaction with peers is even better than language learning.
That reminds me of the Japanese woman who at around 60 yrs old, taught herself how to build a computer, email, and then program/code.
She later ended up programming a successful app for seniors
@@BM_100 what is her name? Where can i read more?
Learning to play a musical instrument has also been shown to help with ag-ed brains.
Everybody should also read for about one hour each day, instead of watching tv
I am 58 and retired from teaching, now I serve cocktails at a luxury hotel four nights a week.... I walk non-stop for 9 hours, engage with my guests and co-workers, and use my MEMORY..... I now get more sleep ( eight hours a night), run every day in the AM, and my stress level has been greatly reduced.... My memory has improved incredibly!!!
Kacey you're such a 💣!
Why did you retire from teaching?
@@billbauer9795 every body knows the answer to that question
@billbauer9795 The stress was toxic!! Kids yelling at me, aggressive parents, and hostile administration.. Sole focus was testing and test scores. I am a reading specialist, our school system implemented a online reading program, that was a complete failure. Was warned that I would be written up if I actually taught my students to read....
@@KaceyAnnReynolds How sad...
My mom is a retired teacher. She also had experience working at a school where the administration was hostile. Of course this resulted in kids and parents being aggressive... My mom got lucky and was able to transfer to a school where things were a little better. It is sad that these days hostile administrators is the norm...
In the long run, administrators always taking the side of the students against the teachers, ends up harming the students.
Terrific episode. As a retired RN who cared for folks w/Dementia & soem with Alz I am acutely aware of my lessening cognition as I approach my 76th birthday. I sleep. Eat MUCH better than ever before & drink a lot of water. I'm actually moving from my house to a Senior apartment bldg, where I'll have dinner every day with others. Looking forward to makign new friends & doing new things. Maybe even dating?
God is Real and Jesus is his Son. I know I met Him Twice.. God is Truth
@@lilymack4028 Many blessings to you! Make sure you avoid the high amounts of sodium (salt) used in the food that your facility may use in food prep.
God bless you. ❤️
@@davidanonymous4234 Good for you, but please stay on topic. This is not a Billy Graham video. It is about dementia.
That’s amazing! Good for you. You have more goals than me, a decade younger. I’m approaching 63. My friend who’s 69 is always reminding me how important socializing is for mental health and mental fitness. She encourages me to get out more. I’ve always been introverted and feel awkward in social situations so I hope I can challenge myself to one social interaction per month in ‘25. I’m a petsitter so my daily visits are with cats and dogs.
There is one great advantage of growing old, it reduces and eventually eliminates the risk of dying young.
That was badass
Beautiful
😂 perspective
😂 for sure.
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My mom was 92 and 1/2 when she passed. She had very mild Alzheimers and I believe it was very mild because she ate beets weekly, canned by the way, she played cards, did crossword puzzles and read every single day. She was an amazing woman and an inspiration.
I'm so glad it was mild!!!
Wonderful. Thank you for the tips.
My father died of Alzheimer's, he never smoked, he never drank, he never said anything bad about anyone, very healthy he was never sick, never on medication, always healthy, but you can be sure of one thing something will kill you someday He was blessed with a healthy and happy life.
Wrong. What was is daily diet? Specifically. 7 days a week. That will tell us everything.
It’s always personal choice. Anyone who has ever gotten sick or who has ever died has had a significant character flaw. It’s been proven that if you are an exceptionally disciplined person that you will live forever.
it does happen, I think people are scared to admit to themselves genetics plays a big role as well you can minimise the risk but not remove it
@@jamesduggan5846 lol we wish
Did he exercise?
Very interesting conversation. The old saying "Use it or lose it" certainly is an excellent old saying which makes sense.
Retired at 55 after having a medium stress level career, however never stopped using mind and body to come up with conceptional ideas followed by making and modifying them. Am no good at doing things like solving crosswords and playing Sudoku, but using hands and being creative with wood, metal, plastic and clay keeps the mind alive. At 67 wake up each day chomping at the bit and can't wait to continue a project or come up with the next idea....
How the hell does anyone afford to retire at 55!?? baffles me how blind to this boomers are lol
The incomplete knowledge seems to have given you the wrong end of the stick
Everyone that loses their memory is because they have stopped using it properly due to trauma, they one day stopped accessing their real memoires,
They just memorised words and meanings to get through life
And its this fact that at some point that person was extremely violated in a way that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy as a human being that causes the inflammation in the brain that causes the issues and many others
Rather than any imagined good practice's , its more you just got lucky your Dad didn't rape your Mum, whilst you were 3yrs old,. kind of thing
rather than I'm a good productive slave
I don't drink, smoke, do drugs, or all that other stuff but my stress has always been through the roof. Growing up in a violent household, becoming disabled at 19, no one wanting to deal with knowing a disabled person, etc is all very stressful and there is no one to interact with. We're left to rot alone. Be great if people realized they can actually be friends and family with the disabled without catching a "sad life".
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I’m so sorry to hear that you were dealt such a tough hand in life. I hope you find true happiness in your life! Take care and God bless 🙏
read Lost Boy by Marcus Pistorias.
Hey Jennifer, im here for you, well done for getting that message out, do you have any hobbies? have a lovely day, Leon
what happened?
My mother is 101 and is in total control of all her faculties. She has an amazing memory for detail and frequently fills in past family history details that us kids had forgotten. She doesn't smoke or drink, other than an occassional small glass of wine or beer and tries to keep busy with activities and crossword puzzles, but her eyes are now failing her, so that's sad for her.
Bless your mum! She sounds wonderful! You have some good genes!
Does she eat eggs and or red meat often in her life?
That is wonderful! Except I feel her pain with the failing eyesight. I miss my parents so much. You are blessed for still having her with you.
long live mother
She'll probably outlive you.
One of the best ways to minimize stress is don't interface with idiots. It's better to be alone in those situations.
Great comment! The constant stress of being around terrible people or situations far outweighs diet. Stress is the #1 factor & killer.
It is more often that not better to be alone, regardless.
She actually mentioned in the beginning the importance of staying social. It’s about finding the right ppl to be around, not just giving up and isolating.
There are all sorts of places to find good ppl to connect with.
@@queenj.8i895 You only need one good one. The rest are just a source of irritation.
One can never avoid idiots or negative energy from others. It’s about seeking out the good company, good times, good food!
My mother died from mixed dementia - Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. It’s a cruel illness which robs the sufferer of their memory and personality typically gradually over 5-10 years. It’s often also characterised by behavioural changes.
Hence the description the long good bye and the living hell suffered by most sufferers and their loved ones. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Mine is an essentially a good news story. I cared for my mum single handedly over 8-10 years. The doctors absolutely right lifestyle changes can stave off the disease - a good diet, avoidance of red meat and alcohol coupled with regular exercise helps. Many members of my mum’s family have suffered from dementia but my mum was able to stave it off until she reached about 90 by following such advice. Whereas my aunt who lived alone (socialising and keeping your brain active helps - crosswords and meeting people) was hit with dementia much earlier and passed away earlier. My mum lived quite well with dementia ( I believe there’s good and bad dementia affected by the type and lifestyle choices that the sufferers have) until the last few months of her life. She passed away earlier this year at 97 and only spent the last 5 days of her life in a home. Most importantly she wasn’t diagnosed with dementia until 90 approximately 10 years later than my aunt and was able to live at home with me until she died whereas my aunt wen5 into a nursing home and 80 and spent her last few years in an armchair watching tv like a zombie. Although suffering from dementia my mum had a “good” dementia- her behaviour was generally compliant.she went for long walks around a local wildlife park and shopped with me most days. She lived off of a diet of porridge salmon and broccoli. And no alcohol! Whats good for the heart is also food for the brain.
We aren’t taught enough about brain health in the uk. And these little or no adult social care. Our politicians argue amongst themselves and successive Governments have shamefully allowed our public services to decline to the point of collapse. You need the support of family and friends to survive. I’m following in my mums footsteps. I’m 67 but eat well and go jogging most days. I drink zero alcohol Guinness and lots of smoothies. And continue to eat a lot of salmon and broccoli. But o have the odd treat - a beef burger for lunch to day and a Charlie bighams steak and ale pie later this week.
God bless. And a special prayer for those carers and those with dementia out there. Be brave.
Red meat is probably the best thing for brain health. Cut out carbs and sugar. Fat and protein are needed. There’s zero daily requirement for carbs/sugar.
@@josephschmeggins6311 right! The brain needs fat!
my mother is and was always the picture of health. Runner, gym rat, healthy eater, no smoking, minimal drinking, large social circle, healthy marriage. Was a nurse then an infectious disease specialist and still was diagnosed with Alzheimers. I do believe you can't fight pathology but her healthy lifestyle is why she's keep the severity of her symptoms at bay until 83 years old.
I am so sorry about your mom. I also have a close friend who did everything right and got a bad form of dementia, the same one that Bruce Willis has. Her advice will reduce the chance of its onset but cannot prevent it all together and the best that we can do is be as healthy as possible and the rest is in God's hands
@@josephthomas2226 Thank you! Exactly, when it's time, it's time. Enjoy every minute of every day!
My mam was like yours very healthy, social, never smoked etc got vascular dementia aged 50, probably had symptoms mid 40s, passed away age 68 at end stage alzheimers. Not nice to witness for almost 18 years, I was very young when she was diagnosed had to become her carer until she needed a nursing home, now my dad drinks, smokes, eats almost anything and he's nearly 80. I think 50% is genetics and 50% is lifestyle. I am now nearly at the age when my mam was diagnosed fingers crossed I'm still mentally alert apart from baby brain with a newborn and 4 year old...they keep me from worrying to much about what ifs..
Exactly! Unlike my father who started having issues with his memory/brain around 60 and then when he was 63 it was apparent things are going bad for real. So I consider the year he was about to turn 64 (2016; he's born in July), the one when the real hardships started to get worse exponentially. Don't ask me how he is now, 9 years later, you really don't want to know.
There are genetic mutations of the apoe gene that almost guarantees alzheimers
Had a cousin diagnosed in his early fifties. 6 years from normal to dead, brilliant engineer mind with a sense of humor. Once his boss noticed he was off, it was downhill from there. Healthy lifestyle, never did any drugs or alcohol.
If his stomach was anything but flat, he did not lead a healthy lifestyle. Fat on your organs destroys you. Also, huge amounts of chemicals in our food and water supply.
biofilm, healthcare sabotaging countries while stealing government funds?
It's a horrible thing to witness. It's not fair.
My Grandad died from Alzheimers. I live in his old house with my Mom and my Uncle, both of whom are at varying stages of the disease and require full-time care takers. I am those caretakers. Alzheimers is an awful disease for the entire family.
For anyone else going through the disease, you're in my thoughts and prayers
My heart goes out to you. Its so tiring to keep your face looking happy, to keep a upbeat tone of voice and to constantly reassure a person with alzheimers. I spend a few hours a week and every second weekend at my parents helping to take care of my mother. I always feel like I don't do enough. But you share a house with 2.
God bless you for seri g your family. It was the hardest thing I ever did and you are doing it times 3. Amazing. You are an angle!
You may want to research the carnivore diet. It is known to reverse most types of dementia and alzheimers.
Care home owners who have changed the diet of their residents have shown spectacular results
Thanks, you as well.
@brianc3100
Get yourself some help. It's too much for you to be the caretaker for both your family members. And, please take care of yourself....most importantly.
The concept of health in "The 23 Former Doctor Truths" book completely explains this. I wish I read it sooner.
Who is paying you?
@@robertbrown6531she is spot on! Who is paying YOU?
Scam
Be sceptical. Sounds like a weird ad.
Yep, scam!
Stress is a killer.
Yep. I speak from burnout experience 🧡
Transcendental Meditation kills stress...
no only chronic stress
I'm basically a hermit now, I just see my spouse and rarely go out as people are no longer friendly, are rude and angry and I did decades of trying to connect with people. Not worth it. People are obsessed with health and it's a big big business. You can manage stress and eat cleanly and everything but when it your time it's your time.
@@noonespecial4171 There are too many insensitive, uncaring bullies in the world.
Morals, ethics, compassion and empathy are needed for society to function.
My medical records say I have dementia. Mine is from seizures causing me to go hypoxic and be in a coma. I have gotten better since I am using medical cannibus for my seizures, have not had one 9yrs and now I can drive again. Doctors wrote me off, and said I would not improve, but I have! Never Give up!!!
Glad you are well. God bless!
They don't even remember writing this comment LOL!
Are gummies that
Hope you'll continue getting better
@@prezidenttrump5171 Your username checks out
Same with cancer - don’t eat processed and high sugar foods, be active both physically and mentally, avoid stress. Do it now not tomorrow
Exactly! I hate it when professionals dodge this. The other guy who was interviewed on this channel for how to beat cancer got the nails on the head on this topic. When you stop exercising and start feeding your body not Whole Foods straight from the earth you will pollute it with sugar.
Older people cannot handle stress. That is why it is important to retire by age 70. Preferably sooner.
@ actually, Japan is an example where the opposite is true!
My stepfather was the fittest and healthiest man I’ve ever known. Ate only organic food, surfed, ran, kayaked daily even in his 70s but he still went down with Alzheimers and because he was so healthy, he lived for more than a decade with it much of that time in a vegetative state. Advice is advice, but if you have the genes you will get it regardless. Focus on being happy and healthy today because you don’t know what your body will bring you in the future.
biofilm dummy. smh the people above are lying and playing dumb, u might be too? genes smh joke
My grandma had fronto temporal dementia for 11 years, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I would rather die suddenly than get dementia.
@indigotribee8666 biofilm-> dementia?
what did he eat? was it lots of bread, pasta, fruits, etc? or did he follow a low-carb diet?
@russellbutler836
I started playing pinball machines when I was seven and quickly progressed to computer games as they came out. One day, when I was about 14 or so I had an ah ha moment. I read about how doctors encouraged elderly people to do crossword puzzles because it kept their brain active. I thought well learning a new computer game is way more demanding on the brain than crossword puzzles. Today I'm 64, still play computer games, build my own gaming computers from scratch, create and edit videos, fly a drone, run a sawmill and ride a motorcycle. This winter I'm going to start learning Spanish in preparation to do a motorcycle trip through Argentina and Chile in two years. Use it or lose it!
Have you tried crawling and walking backwards? My father loved cross word puzzle and was an aerospace engineer. But he still got it. It seems that plaque is a big problem.
@@Moondoggy1941 Genetics is big. If your Dad had been less educated he would have got it earlier. Education and brain work gives cognitive reserve.
@@michaelhussey440 Thanks, I am doomed then LOL. It is always at the back of your mind, and hope I followed my mom line instead of my father's line, sad to say. But I do not think that it is the case. My strong point was facial recognition and now it has diminished.
@@Moondoggy1941 APOE4 is the gene which makes you more susceptible to get it but does not mean you WILL get it. You could get tested for it . There is talk here in the UK of a potential test that would show if you will get dementia. Personally I dont want to know if I am going to get it because I know it would cause me stress that would serve no useful purpose.
Buena suerte
Learning new things strengthens the brain. Too much comfort weakens the brain growth.
Be careful., the research points to physical exerciser is much better for brain health than you think.
Its been proven that reading and puzzles and critical thinking have no effect on the brain. Alzheimers is a result of a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Not a lack of intelligence. Cheers!
Learning a new language would be a great thing for old people
@adama4482 for anyone capable it can be life altering. But to reverse prevent alzheimers or demetia related cognitive deterioration???......it has no effect. Vigorous Excercise and careful dietary intake has been proven effective at preventing decline. There is no reversal.
I think you are right about the too much comfort aspect but people that say stress is good for you are the ones that still believe in fairy-tales and they are the ones that have to learn the hard way. Science, experience and life have already proven the deleterious impact of chronic stress
My uncle is 96 years of age and he's sharp as a tack! He keeps active, eats well - 3 meals a day and enjoys drinking beer daily!!
My grandma is same. Her cognition is unbelievable in her late 90s.
Genetics
@@jebes909090I think I’ll listen to the guy who is getting results.
What a true professional, articulate and well educated lady. Instant respect and admiration for her.
Completely!
Yet she is full of bs. It is more common and is related to our nutrition for example.
not the sharpest knife of all the academic MD specialised in brain health. She still thinks that there is such thing as a blood-brain barrier, and doesn't even know the traumas induced by sports like rugby or american football which are well documented.
@ trolling??
My mother was terrified of getting dementia so she kept mentally active doing crossword puzzles and some accounting work well into retirement. None of that worked and she did end up getting dementia and after a 5 year decline and me as her caregiver, she died in November of 2022. I believe dementia is a lot like cancer, where people try to do the right thing with prevention and for some people maybe it works but not for most
So very sorry for your loss. I do believe what post said, also about genetics, as well as the toxins we take into our system from the environment we live in. So glad your mom had you to care for her ❤️
She was terrified about getting dementia as you stated. That’s quantum physics and the law of assumption. We focus on something it ends up manifesting or expanding. Sadly no schools nor doctors teach us about this and the power of our brains because governments and big pharma don’t want people to know how powerful we really are cos if everyone knew we wouldn’t need them. This is why you have people with similar genetics who live long and healthy even though their diets have never been that good while their sibling who was obsessed with healthy eating got cancer etc. Or people who smoke all their lives and never get cancer year others get lung cancer after smoking a few years. I wish people were more open minded and made more of an effort to learn and research about subjects nobody really talks about. One of my things is, if it’s not talked about in school or TV then it’s worth researching cos chances are it’s gonna be very helpful.
I'm sorry for your loss. I'd like to ask you a question if you don't mind? I'm going t ask and of course you can answer or not. What was your mother's diet like?
So sorry for your loss, knowing that your mum did everything she could getting dementia hopefully felt of comfort. ❤
Same here. My mom also did puzzles daily, she still got it. But....she also didn't take care of herself physically. Ate a lot of process foods after she retired. Box foods and too much carbs. 😢
I love her delivery of information and advice. Doesnt preach one bit. This was so engaging.
She sure loves to wave her hands. Distracting
She doesn't know the cause.
@@Dianzicshe's staying active.
Close your eyes.
You gave a great comprehensive overview in 8 minutes where other people would take hours to say what you said😊
A healthy cell involves the lack of heavy metals, industrial chemicals, pathogens, allergic responses, scar tissue, radiation. Its astounding how brain washed doctors are by the BIG PHARMA narrative. No mention of these root causes of all illness. The sick care industry is still alive and well in the USA. Learn how to detox these cellular stressors, or continue to have record numbers of sick people in one of the world's most 'advanced' countries.
In parallel - The Amish come together for newly weds and build them a house in a day or two. Meanwhile, Americans sign onto 30 year mortgages and become debt slaves. The USA is so messed up its like a cult country that worships the elite and their insane ideas about how to vampire off regular people.
My grandma is 99 years old with a fragile body but a sharp sharp mind! Her mom live until 103 and pass away from an accident not old age or sickness. I hope I get those genes!!!!!
I hope you do have those genetics how wonderful What food did they eat? What kind of life did they have was it very social?
She is fantastic! Very rarely can I learn something amazing within the first 60 seconds of clicking on a video.
Bro AI wrote your comment
My grandfather died at 93. He lived by himself, drank quite a bit, but also ate healthy. His mornings was a smoothie, ate little or no flour during the week. He had a tablespoon of olive oil and one of honey every morning. A civil engineer by profession he retired from the gov't service at 60, and immediately went into consultancy for the next 18 years eventually stopping at 78. The thing is everyday was like a hang out daywith the boys & gals. I only noticed he began to forget when he hit 90, but it wasn't bad and he lived by himself till death. He always told me, that most ppl retire at 60 and many become ill or even die not too long after retirement. He said to me "make sure and socialize with your friends regularly. Go out, see places, chill out your friends and laugh. Thats the secret to life. Eat healthy and do that and you'll be fine
As long as your genetics are reasonable
@@howareyou857 you probably have a point there🤔...he is my grandfather, yet i knew his mother...she hit the bucket at 98...her brother & sister late 90s as well. But for real you should have seen how these ppl eat & all were slim ppl. They weren't big eaters, ate very little flour...lots of fruits on a morning....hardly ever any fried foods too. Lots of ground provisions. Its probably just God's grace to hv such genetics & His Wisdom to eat right. I myself have long been eating as he did. Many times ppl often thought my parents were my children parents🤣🤣🤣
@forward_ever_ever2595 there is also epigenetics so it's not simple. Habits, environmental and social factors as well as genetics play a role
For years I worked as an assistant actuary, cashing out retirees and accessing mortality rates to keep from bankrupting the fund. Basically, you have a file on this person showing the medical records (health, ethnicity, which will tell you of their culture - important, & age), employment record (sociability, stress, discipline issues), and any other data you have (hobbies, etc.). The pension was for a religious organization so having faith was somewhat of a given. A bit of math magic and you come up with a number basically gambling on how long the person would live. The money in their pension would then be divvied up over that range of time in monthly payouts. 10-11 years on the max side, but most died within the first 2-3 years because of the sedentary lifestyle kicking in. People hit a type of limbo in restructuring their lives. Keep as busy as you can (hobbies, side hustles), eat healthy and stay fit! Just like the lady said!
@howareyou857 Genetics have very little to do with it. Diet, exercise, stress, environment, etc have far more to do with it than genetics.
My mom has vascular dementia at age66. We saw signs earlier but it’s now full blown mentally. She can still walk around on her own but can’t make a sentence. It’s sad losing your mom
My aunt went on a severe totally NO FAT diet to lose weight which caused her to lose her short term memory & then get Alzheimer's. I recommend you feeding your Mom more fat & no sweets & low carbs & watch the improvement.
Lost mine to Vascular Dementia this summer. Stay strong for both of you.
My father had vascular dementia! Love them hard and love who they become! You so still see glimpses of them! Big hugs!!
my mom too! She was 66 when I noticed signs. Also went on a hardcore low fat high raw vegan diet after overcoming breast cancer. She has declined quickly. She is 69 now and has poor syntax. Barely puts together sentences. It sucks.
What were the early signs you saw, and about how old was she when you saw them?
My husband's family all had dementia to the point of death or institution by the age of 72. He started to get it, but we worked with a Naturapathic doctor and now he, at age77; is almost normal. We praise God. Even his brain specialist agrees that now my husband is almost normal and we have not done the full program yet.
Avoid highly processed foods
Seed oils. JUnk food. All those cereals with cancer causing chemicals. All that corn syrup in food items. Its not "just think about things". Asians have a completely different diet. Why do they age healthier?
You can eat garbage as long as you exercise and stay skinny. Exercise to keep your brain healthy and stay skinny to keep your heart healthy.
@Senorzilchnzero was about to comment seed oils + trans-fats (from deep fried "foods" mostly)
@@SenorzilchnzeroJust make sure you have 3 productive BMs a day and you'll be fine...
@@Senorzilchnzero Correlation does not equal causation.
I truly believe as the body slows down it signals the brain to slow. My gpa had signs of dementia after he got hip replacement surgery. We chalked it up to old age. But sure enough, as he gained back mobility it went away. He's 94 now and still doing great. He refuses walking aids won't even let us give him a hand. He goes out every morning for a walk. He still travels. My grandparents are an inspiration to me.
The circulation gets nutrient to the brain and removes toxins. When you are moving around and get exercise, your entire body is healthier, including the brain.
Anesthesia during surgery sometimes has that effect
Being under general is a known brain risk.
Old people get 'hospital confusion' after surgery and a change in their environment. That can make them seem demented. Get them home and busy and they reboot.
This was likely delirium/altered mental status/encephalopathy rather than dementia
This information is absolutely essential. My mother is end-stage Alzheimer's and brought this condition on through a combination of sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and alcohol consumption. There is an important aspect of alcohol that was not mentioned, in that consumption deprives the body of essential nutrition. Neuro-professionals of various backgrounds all agreed her poor diet and consistent alcohol consumption fostered the deficit that led to the illness. Sending out care and support to all who are impacted by this terrible affliction.
Vitamin B1 is the key..
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I take vitamin B1 and drink beer, so I should be protected from Alzheimer's right?
My mother turns 90 in January of 2025 and we are dealing with her dementia.
Always walked (seriously walking) fit lifestyle vitamins, healthy eating (avoiding fast food and eating small portions, mostly vegetables),kept active….never smoked, never drank any alcohol, always got a solid 7 yo 8 hours of sleep. Mom is one of the happiest (forgiving… never held grudges) persons I’ve ever known. Yet she has dementia
My heart goes out to you!
Veggies are toxic. They contain plant toxins like oxalates, nightshades and lectins. Look up Eonutrition. Plus the more veggies you eat the more spray you are eating too. Even organic is sprayed with stuff. Plus the brain is made of saturated fat. How much fat does she eat daily? You should do carnivore diet. Check out Ken Berry. And in the old days plants / veggies were boiled. Many people considered them a "starvation food". But they boiled them so they could be eaten safely. But older people need high LDL to live a long life. Big fluffy LDL from saturated fat. Get some grass fed meat. Grass fed and regular supermarket meat is not the same. Paul Salidino just did a short video about this.
This is why they’re studying the genes of people this happens to.
Also, much love. Caring for an aunt with dementia in my home for the last 10 years. Luckily she is pleasant and doesn’t try to do things like use the stove.
She needs more fat and protein. Keto diet has been shown to improve dementia in currentresearch. Adding mct oil or coconut oil (3 or more tablespoons daily) slowly work up to that amount. Red light and sauna will also help.
Keeping interested and interesting is vital. Hope is an absolute must. Being forced to retire at 55 and major spine surgery, I can't sit down for more than an hour or possibly two a day. I stand alll day and I keep interested with watching trials, interrogations and deep dives into true crime cases. The layered cases fascinate me. I've learned soo much about the legal system and how different states handle different crimes. Learning the why and how keep my wheels churning in my brain. I also keep in touch with people who I enjoy only. Learning to accept ourselves where we are and who we are without shame is also a huge step in peace.
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As a nurse i noticed that the a higher percentage of patients with dementia were very clever, had stressful jobs etc
Einstein also had dementia
Lack of sleep caused by stress I think is the cause of the dementia.
My father never smoked/drink and had a physical job that kept him strong as a mule. He was diagnosed with an Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at the age of 73. The cause turned out to be a weak hart that wasn't pumping enough blood to bring oxigen to his neurons what was causing the problem. He died from a hart attack 3 years later. I winder hiw many have the same issue and have been incorrectly diagnosed.
BTW, my father in law is 95, used to drink a bottle of wine everyday and had the hardest childhood plagued with famine and hard jobs. He still drives and lives by himself... Some people are just made different.
Me and hubby are in our 60s and are always solving problems every day on our small farm making and creating things and I believe that’s a bonus so get your brain a work out
Ill tell you one thing as a healthcare professional: it doesnt discriminate. Ive taken care of people of all walks of life and socioeconomic statuses and it can truly happen to anyone. From the poor to the highly educated - engineers/pilots/doctors you name it.
Were still learning and there is new research as direct causitive factors. The basics (exercise, diet, socially active, mentally stimulating exercises/activities etc) are always great for a foundatiom but family history can outweigh that. Doesnt mean you shouldnt still do "a,b,c" just know your family history and risks and do what you can to keep yourself sharp
oh so it doesn't matter how much you use your brain after all?
@sohft nope, just go braindead and see what happens
Stay away from vaccines
@@sohftNo
Yeah my grandparents had it and it feels my mother is showing very early signs so I just accept that i'll have it too. Hope they find a cure by then but heavily doubt it
My mother bought herself a kayak for her 80th birthday. She used it for wildlife photography and lead an active life until she passed away during the pandemic.
Our Moms should meet-I think they’d be fast friends!
So kayak didn't save her then
She should have tried a camera, can't imagine a kayak takes great pictures.
@@scrapson8789 What's wrong with you??
@@EA-bv5zm What a stupid comment
Most elderly people have problems getting up off the floor. As a child you spend a lot of time on the floor, adults do not.
Doing yoga / stretching exercises on the floor can improve balance, mobility, flexibility and the ability to get up and down..
Just getting up and down to the floor in a controlled manner is difficult for many older adults.
Play with your children on the floor. Bend over, get down and pull weeds in your garden. Play with a pet on the floor.
The more effort you make to work on balance and flexibility will pay dividends as you age.
I agree with you except for yoga. I would do pt exercises or Pilates
Drinking until I fall down, get up, fall down, etc. works for me. I've been telling everyone how healthy it is. Now maybe they'll believe me. 😊
@paulpetersen-iu1he PILATES is definitely the way to go. I did Yoga on and off for a very long time yet did not know I was far more hypermobile in my joints, ligaments and tendons. The Yoga lengthens and slackens muscles and so now I am playing catch-up with atrophy as my glutes stopped firing as I was thin with no strength in my Core. PILATES for health x!
I squat 600 pounds. My legs will always hold me.
@@anonamouse.p4115yoga is fine, sounds like you need to do more resistance training with weights.
Stress and Pressure are very different too. Stress is doing something without control of the outcome, Pressure is doing something difficult but you have control of the outcome. Don't go too deep into stressful situations which you do not have control over. Let them go.
What?😅
The research on Omega 3 EFAs DHA and EPA and dementia is very promising.
Stress causes illness in the body. Fact. The mind and body are not separate entities, they’re intrinsically linked. I speak both professionally as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and personally..I live with a long term illness due to #burnout 🧡
Is stress same as depression?
@@HanaHana-ft9li no, although there are similarities 🧡
@@HanaHana-ft9listress causes depression,if the stressful situations goes on long enough..trust I know.
that sounds like the holistic healer on SEINFELD .... ""It's a calling , it's a gift ""
Also hearing loss can look like, and I believe, lead to dementia. It's frustrating to be left out of conversations and to be thought stupid cause you can't hear. It makes one bitter and withdrawn.
My grandfather was one of the smartest people there was, was the only tech guy from NCR to be kept when cash registers went digital. I hardly ever spoke to him, as he had hearing loss for my entire life. He was amazing when he participated, but it was so rare. He just lived in a world of books and close captioned television and smelled like machine oil. Grandma misses him and forgets he's gone, it's awful.
My Prayers sent for all living with this!
My mom died from alzheimers.
Heredity I wondered about, but couldn't find any family members that had it.
She never smoke or drank alcohol.
She did live next to a busy road with lots of exhaust.
Her decline seemed to start when she started taking meds.
She was taking 6 different pills per day.
meds can use up the fat in the brain, please reeeeaaaaaddddd, doctors are like shady mechanics
biofilm -> alzhiemer's.educate urself share with people in ur situation. the corruption is like a snowball going down a hill?
Elders need to cut out any drugs they don't need, like statins, anti cholenergics, anti- anxiety pills, etc
@@thecook8964 ... so should younger people.
My mom n dad ate same things etc etc & he passed 77 of vascular dementia. My mom is sharp as a tac & fine at 84. His sisters had dementia too. Genetics play a role. I’m screwed 50/50 chance. 😂
I have outlived Dad by 7 years but Mom made it to 86 and one of her bros is 100. Only time and that bus bearing down on me will tell.
Most likely you won’t develop dementia. You know what to do to age healthily 💪
Both my parents had Alzheimer’s…how screwed up is that? I didn’t know anything about dementia back then and felt very helpless… now I work in an assisted living and memory care facility and I have learned so much… RIP mom and dad… miss you 😔🙏
Get the genetic test for it
77+84=161 divided by 2=80.5 years. You're welcome, haha
Mr. Steven Bartlett is a fine interviewer who asks open-ended and probing questions in an effective manner. Very well done! This was an informative interview!
He also shills the most ultra processed ‘food’ you can buy, in direct contradiction to what all of his health oriented guests espouse.
Get your nose out of his backside
I’m 64 with a brand new diagnosis of vascular dementia, early onset. This interview was the most meaningful to me after digging through so many online. I feel better since listening. Thank you. New subscriber!
I’ve watched so many health related videos and the common thread seems to be inflammation. I had gout. I cut out beef, shrimp and took medication. I later learned that inflammation was the root cause to my gout. I lost 40 lbs. got the inflammation under control. No more gout. In addition, my brain clarity is amazing. In fact, my vision has improved. I’m glad she mentioned brain inflammation as a cause. Great video.
Did you ever find out what caused your inflammation? Some people like Dr. Jordan Peterson cut out everything EXCEPT BEEF to eliminate their inflammation.
It wasn’t the beef… it was processed carbs. Go carnivore and your life will change for the better.
@@HollerAtcherBoi Bas Rutten agrees.
@@HollerAtcherBoiit coulda been the beef, depending on what parts he ate, how it was prepared and where he got it. Grains are only bad for you in America.
@@NWPaul72 If it was low quality, GMO grain-fed, non-organic, factory raised beef, sure.
Grains are bad for you everywhere. Worse in America because of glyphosate and GMO. But many grains have anti nutrients like phytic acid, oxalates, etc. They should be limited. White rice isn't too bad.
MY STORY - For some reason I don't stress. I can fall asleep in minutes. I have no idea why. But I also noticed I look much younger than others my age (59). I look 35 at most. Full head of dark hair and beard. Zero wrinkles. I don't even need reading glasses (yet). My brain is still going strong as well. So I believe stress ages you.
Of course, it does...But why don't you experience stress? Are you a robot?
Some people just have a lower stress type of life style than most. I also feel that pressure of burden and responsibilities as well as not fulfilling goals and objectives wears out most men. If you can avoid all that and live peacefully with a good life partner out in the woods somewhere, you’ll age a lot slower.
@@KtotheG Well: 1) Marrying the right woman. 2) Having a Career you love and pays well. 3) Not having children.
@@ericinla65 Did you change career at some point or have you been doing what you love for many years?
@@May-m4n I did what I loved from the beginning. But I've hand friends that switched to be happier. One friend went to become an M.D. because he had promised his parents he would. When he received his medical license, he gave it to his parent and went back to school to become an Enginner. That was his passion.
This person is an expert and it’s amazing to realise we know basically nothing about dementia or how to prevent it.
This is by far one of the most truthfully informative channels on RUclips. As a 47 year old adult to whom many of these discussions apply, I can assure you his guests are highly worth a listen. Dont let this important information pass you by. Ask yourself, "Of whom do I know personally that could provide me with 20+ years of experience in any particular field of study that pertains to us all and is of a highly significant necessity of understanding and be useful to and used to start creating a better life for yourself immediately. "
I worked on a later life mental health ward. We often got patients (almost always men) with alcohol induced dementia - Korsakoff's. Thry were often only in their early to mid 60s but had spent 40+ years drinking more than is healthy.
We need more people like this telling us truth! Just finished reading The 23 Former Doctor Truths by Lauren Clark. Its fascinating what they hide from society.
Thanks for sharing that
im checking it out now
i will let you know my thoughts after I read it
I finished that book 2 weeks ago and I can say that is amazing book. Would also recommend it. She helped me with so many of new health routines and it was actually interesting to read what she revealed about Industry and how they manipulate society.
I couldn’t find this on Amazon.
I was hoping to hear something I did not know.
My mother had a great diet, didn't smoke, did not drink at all, was very active and had a good and busy social life too.
None of that helped or avoided her getting Alzheimer's before she was 70. We managed to stabilize her with supplements that she still eats everyday but - she cannot walk or talk and we do not know what she actually understands, some days she is completely "out". Physically she now looks a 100 years old lady.
Although I can see how it makes sense to lead a life of good habits, these degenerative diseases can and will get people regardless of their shape and habits unfortunately.
Yes too sad...unfortunatly..is like that🙏😔
Was she vaccinated throughout her life?
@@daisymendez2332she was. But not the Covid ones.
You should get her on a keto diet asap! Your brain needs animal fats, especially beef! A great omega too in high dosage! Prayers ❤❤
Do you remember in what she was cooking her foods? Like Which kind of pan did she mostly cook?
What a great video. It told me a lot. My husband just died in may of dementia. Thank you.
Sorry for your loss.
Sad to hear of your loss ❤
My dad is 82. He’s never been put to sleep. Doesn’t drink, smoke or do drugs. Still grows a large garden every year. A few weeks ago he tore down an old building on his property and cut a tree down. He’s always been very physically active. He’s tall, 6’3” and thin. He’s never been overweight. He was in the hospital one time for what they thought was a tick bite. They never figured out what it was. Antibiotics and steroids cleared it out and he went home. I think he was there about five days. He was cutting a tree down in his 20’s. It fell on his head and split his head open from front to back. Just the scalp, it didn’t break any bones. My mamaw sewed his head shut. He refused to go to the doctor. As a child I remember seeing that big scar on his head when he would cut his hair really short. You would think he could live to be 100, but he could go at any time. The same for all of us. I do think staying active, eating healthy, avoiding alcohol, cigarettes and drugs are definitely big helps in life. He’s one of 16. All of his younger siblings but one have passed away. They did drink, smoke, and just not take very good care of themselves . Excluding one sister who contracted some disease that’s very treatable if caught soon enough, but they were treating her for cancer. However, genetics could still be against us no matter what we do. No matter my dads time to go he’s been blessed with a healthy active life. I can only hope for the same.
My grandfather ate cheeseburgers and smoked and drank alcohol and lived until 85 so yeah
@ he was blessed with very good genetics to be able to abuse his body, and have a long life despite doing so. So many can’t do the same thing. In the past generations they didn’t know smoking was harmful to their health. The military MRE’s used to come with cigarettes. 😳
@@user-xd1xf9rp5p That was I was always answering when asked to stop smoking.Its an argument but not a good one.
Our grandparents were able to afford these noxious substances because others, such as stress, pollution, etc., were not as prevalent during most of their lives.
I have stopped using this kind of argument and have not smoked for many years now. It didn't make me any better, but how would I be healthwise if I hadn't stopped?
People understimate how much we can heal just by changing what and how much we eat. I was having horrible symptoms a few years ago. Doctors couldn’t understand what was wrong. I did an MRI, a CT scan and blood tests and they kept saying they didn’t know what it was. I decided to do my own research, took bad carbs from my diet and kept the good ones such as beans and veg and started IF (intermittent fasting). 3 weeks later I started feeling better and better and have been feeling great since. If I do eat bad carbs or sugars or eat more than once a day I notice after a couple of days I’m not feeling as good anymore. Another thing fasting is amazing for is energy and brain function. My memory, concentration and thinking ability has improved a lot since I started fasting.
People in general eat too much. Far more than they need and too many times a day.
Increase muscle mass to become more resilient to those bad carbs. I lost weight the first time and neglected this advice, gained it all back 😂. 28 pounds down and counting!
Also I've read that insulin stops working as well if you eat all day. If the pancreas is constantly working it develops a kind of tolerance, you need more and more of it and then you've got diabetes 2. I am not a doctor.
I agree. I went on 100% gluten-free diet. Changed my life.
Fasting is absolute rubbish! It only starves the cells for hours and there is no evidence that proves it’s beneficial….more studies show it’s harmful to health.
awesome. now try the carnivore diet, and see how much more you can improve. you're halfway there ;)
Smart lady, I wish I knew her intimately. At 2:12 she started to say intricately but changed the word to intimately. Great example of how you shouldn't change your first answer on an exam as she was starting to say that cardiovascular health was intricately connected to Alzheimer's disease.
Scripture says reading (and obedience) the Word of God renews the mind!
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Yes, it's well known that statistically Christians / Church goers live healthier, longer.
@@EddieFoxNot necessarily church goers but Christians in general. In my opinion.
The biggest help in brain health is getting fitter and increasing oxygen supply and improving metabolic health by fasting, diet, this will lead to better sleep.Followed by learning new skills. Also a mindful outlook.
I watched my brilliant mother fall to pieces because she refused to stop drinking American wine everyday. She had ALZ for 9 years. It was terrible and very expensive, esp towards the end.
Look at the crappy food that's recommended by SAD. That should change ASAP.
If you've ever had a concussion or TBI you should never have alcohol. I believe that and insulin resistance are the number one causes of inflammation.
I quit drinking totally 3 years ago and have been full-blown Lion Diet for 2 years. I've never felt better. Thx Doc, this video is great.
Awesome!
I hate that my dad drinks wine everyday, it's killing him slowly and he's a doctor. He bought into some bogus research that moderate intake is beneficial, which is BS, every decade there's always some stupid study saying beer or wine is good for you, then it's quietly disproven or dismissed and tons of ppl are suckered into justifying the terrible vice of frequent alcohol consumption.
@@danfg7215True. Occasional drinking is one thing but drinking every day something else entirely, even if it's done moderately.
It must have been tough to watch your mother decline, it seems to have motivated you not to follow her steps. Alcohol is a tough one, most data says to refrain completely, but every one and a while a study will show benefits of light consumption. I think it is one of many variables. We know social connection is a significant benefit to mental health. Perhaps the light alcohol consumption helps foster social connections that out weigh the negative effects of alcohol. I am concerned about this because I went sober 20+ years ago.
People with brain damage may become violent when they drink alcohol, they may have abnormal drunk state, they may even become psychotic. Though alcoholic psychosis is common among alcoholics at late stage. I worked in mental hospital so I read about psychiatry. And I live in Russia, alcoholism is a thing in Russia
Many people have got the message with high sugar and carbohydrates, but I love the fact that she explained Contact Sports and the risk of non- concussion unexpected hits and there are better ways to play sport ❤
Exactly. It’s one reason I never encouraged my two sons to play American football in high school. Fortunately they had no interest. The brain can’t handle that many hits after awhile.
@@crh251yet some do handle those hits. It is so strange
@@User-54631so no one was good or strong that ever fought in war?
@@crh251you do you but I played hard from 3rd grade until 12th. I'm 45. I have no problems as of yet but who knows.
Oh man! How many times have I caught somebody "counting their change" on the football field and I blindsided them?! Hope they're ok today. I got it some too and I'm alright for now at 45...
This guy is a great interviewer and speaker. Really glad to have come across this channel.
Look into the correlation of aluminum (in the air/aerosols + food) and neurodegenerative diseases... Dr. Christopher Exely. 👌🏾🙏🏾✌🏾
Mr. Aluminum! I love that man! He is one of THE most important voices… it is to the detriment of us all that his voice has been so greatly suppressed.
Staying socially connected, eh? Uh-oh!
Yeah he ha ha. So simple
Yeah, I tried being a Walmart greeter. That was a mistake except when the little girls would run up and give me a hug. I miss my grandchildren.
I am not socially connected. I write everyday about a group of people that are. They love and respect each other. They raise others up with them.
My home life is less than desirable. Stress just evaporates when I go to my story and right about these loving people. It seems our body responds to fiction as it would to reality.
Smiling fools your brain to react as if you are happy. Try going to sleep with a big silly grin. Put effort into keeping that smile in your sleep. 100% it will make you feel better next day
@@thelukeewan7602 Yeah, I use my writing like that too.
I’m stuffed.
Exercise,sleep good, less stress. Meditation, stretching. Sunbathing, omega 3 , follow the natural cycles, be more in nature, eat more healthy
Sunbathing? Yeah, if you want to die from melanoma.
@@liquidmagmalimited sun exposure is good for you.
@@l-train7876 Limited...yes.
I agree with your comment ; all good points. People who never expose themselves to sunlight are ofttimes low in Vitamin D and low in mood. Some are more susceptible to melanoma than others, so they should not overdo it, but for Pete's sake, get some sunlight on your skin! it activates the Vitamin D hormone in one's system. Honouring our circadian rhythms is important, too.
I have recently moved from the city to the countryside to live in retirement. Its so peaceful when away from the amount of noise and air pollution. The silence keeps me calm throughout the day and night. My mind is now filled with less stress but more love for myself. I hope this is going to improve my health mentally. I read and write. The daily routine of house chores in my studio like home is less strenuous. Breathing in fresh air and listening to bird chirping is my surrounding. Im glad to have moved here to a slow pace of life in.old age.
I think one thing that is overlooked that no one ever mentions is media consumption think of your brain like a cup. If you keep filling it up, it can only take so much eventually it gets overloaded and important pieces start flowing back out. I think we all need to stop consuming so much media and focus on the basic things in front of us and the memories of our past.
Good advice.
Seed oils, processed foods and sugar. Minimize these items or eliminate them all together in your life and you'll improve your odds of not having issues as you age. Staying active is part of the equation also.
good advice
Absolutely
I’m surprised there was no mention of prescription drugs that people stay on for decades
This!
Yup. Statins.
No mention of magic mushrooms either.
@@JimmyJamesonJnr You guys think shrooms are the cure for everything. Are you sure you aren't demented already?
@@broccoli-dev You identify as a vegetable, enough said.
Starting in 6th grade social anxiety started to control my life to the point where I had shut out nearly everyone but family and now at 24 the mental impact is all to clear. The gradual decline in cognitive abilities like mental clarity, memory, and general intelligence has only recently become apparent. I think that children in the social hell of middle school should be educated on the health effects of prolonged social isolation and how to deal with all the anxieties they will come to experience through high school. We all know that it's unavoidable and the resources for people who struggle most require action that can be far too difficult for those very kids.
My social anxiety started in 7th grade. I'm in my 7th
She didn’t mention good hearing as a means of stimulating the brain and keeping a person engaged. Hearing devices are a most effective way to increase health in the brain. Check out Johns Hopkin University study
You can genuinely recognise this with how bad your memory gets when you start a stressful job with a lot of responsibilities and different projects to manage. Once I started working on a lot of different, varied projects, everything that was not those projects was starting to get lost in between them because of the stress.
Our bodies remain healthy only as long as we keep them moving and feeding the proper fuel.
Use it or lose it.
Thank you for bringing awareness to this topic. As a person with a parent with Alzheimer's this is a very important topic we should all be aware of.
My father passed away 1.5 years ago at 64 from alcoholism & dementia. Last 8 years of his life were hell. Last 3 years were the worst. I don’t wish it on anyone.
I have not been the same since COVID 4 years ago. Drs now say it was inflammation and tiny bleeding. I am deeply afraid of what's going to happen to my brain going forward. My cognitive abilities have slowly, but steadily improved over the last 3 years, but I'm still not the same person.
You also got jabs?
@@ciuffoarancione8929 yes, a year after I first got the virus. It took about 2 weeks, but then it felt like a veil was lifted and that was the beginning of starting on my journey of recovery.
This is what my mom is going through. Very different woman now. It’s heartbreaking to watch this happening to a woman who never got ill and had incredible stamina. Bless you.
A year ago at 87, I started forgetting everything after a minute. Started carnivore diet and getting B12 shots once a week, and now my 65 year old daughter asks me for the answer or name when she is at a loss to remember something. I eat a very low carb diet, ruminant animal grass-fed, grass-finished meats, four low oxalate vegetables and near to zero carbs. Zero sugar ever, of course.👌💚
You probably won't do well on a fasting glucose test.
😂 carbs are not the issue it's the lack of meat that was the issue and fats. You cannot live on just carbs.
Do you work for the meat industry?
@@chrislastnam6822 why would you think that? My friend does carnivore diet and he used a continuous glucose monitor during week-long fast because his wife was worried about that exact issue. His blood glucose never dropped below 60
Hi there, what are the 4 low oxalate vegetables you eat? I eat meat everyday but need some advice on the right vegetables to consume. Thank you 😊
Super interesting. Thank you. Lovely to hear an intelligent conversation between two different age groups.
Sleep. I remember reading that Margaret Thatcher used to get about 4 hours of sleep a night when she was UK Prime Minister. She suffered from dementia.
1:37 So, in other words, what she’s saying is avoid mind numbing activities like watching mainstream media. Especially “news.”
Fox to be specific. lol.
Actually, no. She didn't say that at all. You might consider getting your brain scanned.
@@foyolaI'm not defending ANY news outlet because I think they are all full of 💩, but I have noticed everyone saying fox news but never mentioning the other manure producers. What is the specific reason I might ask?
No, she didn't say: turn into a conspiracy nutter 😅
@ conspiracy nutter?
Avoid sugar
Fastening in theory is good , *fasting
@@Chris-Someguy I guess you meant "fasting", although it could be a case of auto-correct striking as you posted the comment.
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Some kinds of fastenings may well help.
It just depends which ones.
If you can think of 5 within 2 minutes then your brain is excellent.
Just 1 then stop drinking alcohol NOW.
None ? Well just try not to worry too much..
And microwaves. Radiation seeps into everything. It kills cells.
Dick Gregory lived into his 80's, and did not take any prescription drugs. On top of what has been discussed here, he said that people forget to drink good water. Many of the elders that I know don't drink much water even when I remind them. And it's so sad to watch them decline cognitively, in real time.
Football (soccer in the USA), is generally no problem *if* a no-headers rule is in use.
Shit happens. Life is meant to be livrd. Do what makes you happy, you're just passing through.
Yep. Nothing you can do about anything. Don't exercise, smoke all you want, don't wear a seatbelt, and be promiscuous!
@@broccoli-dev now you got it. You're learning.
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Talking big until life sideswipes you… you’ll be humbled 😂
No, no, no. With all due respect, your comments seem to give the green light to indulgence, which for most people is destructive. In my opinion, the goal of this life should not be to be "happy" but to love and care for others. Hopefully what makes one happy is that and not smoking, drinking, carousing, gluttony, and other selfish pursuits. Apologies if I misunderstood your comment.
Wow! Thank you for a short video! 8:29 is great. The hour and a half vids are just a 'no go' for me.
My 60-year-old cousin used to walk to my home, just a 10-minute distance. I remember that humid evening in late August when I decided to walk her home after being indoors all day. At the main intersection, she had to choose between two roads: one shorter but less straightforward, and the other longer but easier. After a long sigh, she chose the straight road, saying she knew it better. I felt a bit worried about her walk home. Fast forward three years, and she is now bedridden, unable to move or talk. It's so tragic. 😢
My sister was diagnosed at 60 with FTD. She also ate fast food every day for over 40 years
I’ve taken cared of highly intelligent, artistic individuals ( doctors, lawyers, artist, local politicians, etc), and many of them had Alzheimer’s and died of a complication secondary to Alzheimer’s. Many of my patients who have Alzheimer’s were teachers in their professional lives. I’ve known laymen that kept their minds into their 80’s and 90’s and passed from other illnesses like cancer, heart disease. I’m no brain surgeon, but I’ve not seen a pattern of patients with Alzheimer’s, it’s been across the board. Ronald Reagan was no slacker and he had Alzheimer’s. It’s a strange disease to try and understand, and a sad one at that, not that any disease doesn’t cause heartache but Alzheimer’s cause a lot of heartache.
Mr. Reagan liven on jelly beans...tons of sugar (glucose)...too much of which is really bad for the brain...really bad!
I hate to tell people this, but my Uncle had Alzheimer's and he was a genius, spoke three languages, did puzzles, helped other seniors with computers, biked, slim, ate healthy, did not drink or smoke but got Alzheimer's (like my grandmother did) and died from it. He tried so hard to keep it at bay.
Did he live near any sort of pollution in his life?
One of the biggest misconceptions is that we have control over whether we will get a disease...we can only do so much, diet and exercise lead to enhanced quality of life and should never be skipped, but ultimately we're up against genetics, hormones, environmental factors, stressors, etc. We're taught to blame ourselves if something happens- what did we miss, where did we go wrong? Sometimes it's just a lottery
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When you live with violent person and walk over eggshells ruins health sleep n PEACE
the greatest misconception is that you have no control and you might as well do whatever you feel like doing in the moment