CAN ADVENTURE PREVENT DEMENTIA?

CAN ADVENTURE PREVENT DEMENTIA?
#DementiaSupport #Prevention #LivingWell

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention.

Dr. Popovic graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, and her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication. She believes anyone can boost their brain and grow bolder rather than older.

Learn:
1. Laughter Box
2. Gratitude Box
3. Shifting from doom and gloom to joy, hope and connections
4. 12 factors to be aware of:
1. Head Injury
2. Alcohol
3. High blood pressure – sugar raises blood pressure too!
4. Smoking
5. Low education
6. Depression Type 2 diabetes
7. Obesity – our waistline is more important than our weight
8. Social isolation/loneliness
9. Hearing loss
10. Physical activity/movement
11. Sleep 6 ½ hrs per day minimum
12. Gum disease – tooth decay
13. Diet
5. How Beliefs Affect Outcomes
6. The negative effects of processed foods
7. Breathwork
8. Positive imagery

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