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This week in Alzheimer's Weekly they have an Alzheimer's Prevention Chart.
It is a very interesting article to read. The biggest thing I can see in reducing the risk is Fish Rich in Omega 3. Activity is rated a modest for reducing the risk. Things like: physical activity - gardening - painting - religious services - club membership.

There is also a big list for increasing the risk. The biggest things are: high blood pressure - depression - depressive symptoms - loss of spouse - tobacco use.

Please look up www.alzheimersweekly.com The top story is Understanding The Alzheimer's Prevention Report.

Don't forget to look at Dear Nurse Dina, Can surgery aggravate dementia. I know from personal experience that it can make the dementia worse. At least it did when my father in law needed to have his hip replaced. His Alzheimer's got worse right away. Check out her column. She does say that many people report a worsening of symptoms after anesthesia. She also has an informative discussion with a link to read about it.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com