Exercise, exercise, exercise… your brain that is.
According to a report that was released today, "one in eight people 65 and older have the mind-destroying illness, and nearly one in two people over 85" --- currently an estimate of more than 5M people in the US living with Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to rise -- by 2030, 7.7M are expected to have Alzheimer's and by 2050, 16M.
Why is this occurring? The answer given by the Alzheimer’s Association medical director is tragic…"Ironically, in fighting heart disease, cancer and other diseases, we're keeping people alive so they can live long enough to get Alzheimer's disease."
We've found ways to deal with heart disease, cancer, and other deadly diseases. Now we must find ways to combat Alzheimer's. As indicated in the New York Times article, "Over 5 Million Living With Alzheimer's," there are drugs in clinical trials that will slow down the degeneration of someone with Alzheimer's. However, each person must do their part as well.
Pick up some Sudokus, or crossword puzzles…. Or try mind stimulating games such as Brain Age by Nintendo. Here are some more tips on exercising your brain: "As Minds Age, What's Next? Brain Calisthenics".
Labels: alzheimer's, boomers, New York Times
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