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Is there a way to prevent dementia my grandpa has dementia and he recently forgot about me and he has been having the same convocation with my dad for years it sounds very scary is there anyway i can prevent this happening to me?
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There are a lot of thing we can do to live a healthy life and this is how we can prevent many diseases along with decreasing one's risk of dementia - keep you weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar normal, don't smoke and don't drink, eat healthy, sleep well, exercise, prevent head trauma, treat your mental health, stay connected, stimulate your mind to learn new things. www.alzheimers.gov
Answered 5/20/2022
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There are numerous different causes for dementia, and Alzheimer's is the most common. There is no preventative treatment at this time for most dementias, but there appears increased risks with repetitive head injuries; diabetics, hypertensives, and other cardiac risk issues. Do not recommend genetic testing as a routine, at this time.
Answered 5/21/2022
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