What You Can Do Now to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Experts from Michigan Medicine answer questions about brain health and how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Chapters

Intro: 00:00:00

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: 00:02:50

How does dementia differ from general memory concerns? 00:04:50

Risk factors that can’t be changed: 00:07:48

Modifiable risk factors: 00:12:00

Mental stimulation: 00:14:52

Good habits: 00:16:19

Do some groups have a higher risk for Alheimer’s or dementia? 00:25:01

Facing significant barriers to care: 00:27:11

Current Alzheimer’s treatments: 00:28:10

Are there resources for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease? 00:35:34

Caregiver risk: 00:39:00

Caregiver stress: 00:40:20

How can we protect the civil rights of people who have Alzheimer’s related dementia and cognitive issues; and what if you are concerned about not being included in decisions about your health? 00:42:18

Policy advocacy for community support: 00:46:45

How much are the use of opioids and antidepressants involved in increasing the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia? 00:48:26

Polypharmacy concerns: 00:49:57

Research: 00:50:55

Social media: 00:52:53

Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center: 00:54:53

Final thoughts: 00:56:04

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