AND lDELAYING AND PREVENTING DEMENTIA
There is now strong evidence that we can, in the terms used by the Lancet “prevent or delay dementia, even more impressive and equally clear were the terms used by NICE Dementia, disability and frailty in later life – mid-life approaches to delay or
prevent onset. The Lancet commission reinforced this message and in particular emphasised on its cover that “ it is never to early and never too late in the life course for dementia prevention. Even more interesting has been the addition of two other verbs – slow down and reverse
DELAYING AND PREVENTING AND SLOWING DOWN DEMENTIA
The evidence is getting stronger that the rate of at which dementia develops can be influenced in many people even though there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. There are two reasons for this. The first is that there are conditions other than Alzheimer’s which cause dementia, for example over prescribing of drugs and vascular disease, which can be influenced. The second is that when someone has been diagnosed as having dementia their social position changes and they are less likely to be informed or stimulated or challenged and other factors that increase the problems the rate of decline, such as hearing loss, are overlooked or ignored.
DELAYING AND PREVENTING AND SLOWING DOWN AND REVERSING DEMENTIA
For the same reasons that we can slow the rate of decline in some people we can reverse some of the changes that have been assumed to be the immutable effects of the condition. This does not mean we can ‘cure’ dementia’. Although there are some remarkable case studies, sometimes linked to stopping polypharmacy but we can help some people with dementia improve some cognitive functions and this can make them feel better.
DELAYING AND PREVENTING AND SLOWING DOWN AND REVERSING FRAILTY
It is also important to remember that not only dementia but also frailty can be delayed, prevented, slowing down and reversing frailty because the risk factors are the same. In addition the risk of a fall will also be reduced
THERE ARE THREE IMPORTANT STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND POPULATIONS
1.Keep the brain tissue healthy , sleep well , manage stress and be physically active
2.Keep your arteries hto the brain healthy , with the same chnges as to reduce the risk of heart disease
3.Increase engagement, positivity and purpose and keep challenging your brain and mind
OUR SIX MONTH CAMPAIGN AND LEARNING PROGRAMME
Our camping is designed to change the way we think about dementia and learn how the risk of dementia can be reduced. we cannot yet prevent, or treat, Alzheimer's disease and investment in research is essential but it is only one cause of dementia. we need first of all to help people understand that dementia is nothing to do with normal ageing and secondly that the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease are not synonyms because there is a great deal of confusion about dementia among professionals as well as the public and these are the first two topics covered by our learning programme. Then there are three modules on the three steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia and one final session on what action can taken to turn theory into practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the module you will understand that
MODULE 1
The effects of normal ageing on the brain have been overemphasised
People make complex decision making better as they live longer
Clarity about the distinction between normal ageing and dementia
The fact that minor memory slips are not signs of dementia
MODULE 2
There is now strong evidence that we can, in the terms used by the Lancet “prevent or delay dementia, even more impressive and equally clear were the terms used by NICE Dementia, disability and frailty in later life – mid-life approaches to delay or
prevent onset. The Lancet commission reinforced this message and in particular emphasised on its cover that “ it is never to early and never too late in the life course for dementia prevention. Even more interesting has been the addition of two other verbs – slow down and reverse
DELAYING AND PREVENTING AND SLOWING DOWN DEMENTIA
The evidence is getting stronger that the rate of at which dementia develops can be influenced in many people even though there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. There are two reasons for this. The first is that there are conditions other than Alzheimer’s which cause dementia, for example over prescribing of drugs and vascular disease, which can be influenced. The second is that when someone has been diagnosed as having dementia their social position changes and they are less likely to be informed or stimulated or challenged and other factors that increase the problems the rate of decline, such as hearing loss, are overlooked or ignored.
DELAYING AND PREVENTING AND SLOWING DOWN AND REVERSING DEMENTIA
For the same reasons that we can slow the rate of decline in some people we can reverse some of the changes that have been assumed to be the immutable effects of the condition. This does not mean we can ‘cure’ dementia’. Although there are some remarkable case studies, sometimes linked to stopping polypharmacy but we can help some people with dementia improve some cognitive functions and this can make them feel better.
DELAYING AND PREVENTING AND SLOWING DOWN AND REVERSING FRAILTY
It is also important to remember that not only dementia but also frailty can be delayed, prevented, slowing down and reversing frailty because the risk factors are the same. In addition the risk of a fall will also be reduced
THERE ARE THREE IMPORTANT STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND POPULATIONS
1.Keep the brain tissue healthy , sleep well , manage stress and be physically active
2.Keep your arteries hto the brain healthy , with the same chnges as to reduce the risk of heart disease
3.Increase engagement, positivity and purpose and keep challenging your brain and mind
OUR SIX MONTH CAMPAIGN AND LEARNING PROGRAMME
Our camping is designed to change the way we think about dementia and learn how the risk of dementia can be reduced. we cannot yet prevent, or treat, Alzheimer's disease and investment in research is essential but it is only one cause of dementia. we need first of all to help people understand that dementia is nothing to do with normal ageing and secondly that the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease are not synonyms because there is a great deal of confusion about dementia among professionals as well as the public and these are the first two topics covered by our learning programme. Then there are three modules on the three steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia and one final session on what action can taken to turn theory into practice.
- What is happening as we live longer and the potential to increase brainability
- What is dementia and how can it be delayed or prevented
- Cherish and protect the brain tissue
- Keep the blood and oxygen flowing
- Stay engaged and purposeful
- Start your revolution
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the module you will understand that
MODULE 1
The effects of normal ageing on the brain have been overemphasised
People make complex decision making better as they live longer
Clarity about the distinction between normal ageing and dementia
The fact that minor memory slips are not signs of dementia
MODULE 2
