Research methods - Dementia

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[...] Repeated physical training is the most effective way to decrease the risk of dementia. It improves cardiovascular health and facilitates the blood flow to the brain, decreasing the risk of dementia (Grande et al., 2020). changes and medical interventions. One very effective method of decreasing the possibility of dementia is regular physical exercise, which promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and brain blood circulation, thus keeping dementia at bay. (Grande et al., 2020). The intake of a balanced diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in saturated fats, can also assist in lowering risk by improving cardiovascular health. [...]

[...] M., Billings, J., Carratu, E., Marchant, N. L., Favarato, G., & Orgeta, V. (2020). Post-traumatic stress disorder as a risk factor for dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 217(5), 600-608. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2020.150 Lindeza, P., Rodrigues, M., Costa, J., Guerreiro, M., & Rosa, M. M. (2020). Impact of Dementia on Informal care: a Systematic Review of Family Caregivers' Perceptions. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 0(1). [...]

[...] Health Screenings are critical for dementia prevention or early diagnosis. III. Support for patients and families The crucial part of dementia patients and their family support is that the disease is challenging. Support groups and counselling can be the source of emotional support and practical advice for caregivers who are usually burdened with the stress and challenges of looking after a dementia patient. Public resources are of great importance as they render support. In the United States, the Alzheimer's Association is a well-known organization in our area that provides a vast number of services, for example, helplines available 24/7, support groups, and educational materials which help patients and their families cope with dementia (Lindeza et al., 2020). [...]

[...] According to Lindeza et al. (2020), such services can link families with respite care providers that offer temporary care to the caregivers, thus enabling them to rest and attend to their needs. Besides this, the local and state health departments may direct families to financial and legal programs that help families cope with the long-term care of dementia patients, which is a heavy financial burden. - References Grande, G., Qiu, C., & Fratiglioni, L. (2020). Prevention of dementia in an ageing world: Evidence and biological rationale. Ageing research reviews, 64, and 101045. [...]

[...] Genetics are also critical, especially the Apolipoprotein E (APOE) allele that multiplies Alzheimer's risk, the most common form of dementia. Lifestyle factors exert a significant impact on dementia risk. Examples are unhealthy diet, inactivity, smoking and excess alcohol consumption, which can lead to hypertension and diabetes, which eventually can cause vascular disorders (Günak et al., 2020). Thus, these conditions also give rise to vascular dementia, one of the brain diseases that can develop due to poor blood flow to the brain tissues. In addition, environmental aspects become an important factor in dementia risk. [...]