Dementia Prevention

Major predictors of dementia include age, genetics, and medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity. As more people face dementia as they age, the good news is several daily activities have been found to reduce the risk of dementia or slow the progression for those in early stages.

Exercise

Dementia Prevention

Staying physically active offers protective benefits reducing the risk of dementia and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. This can include:
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aerobics (walks, aquatics, cycling),

strength-training (weights, bone builders),

stretching (chair yoga) and,

meditative movements such as Tai Chi and chair yoga.

Find an exercise partner to keep you accountable. This encourages social connection and routine.

Some studies have demonstrated the potential for delayed onset of cognitive decline or reduced rate of decline for physically active individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.