Most of the causes of dementia cannot be prevented. Good
personal health habits and medical care, however, can prevent
some types of dementia. Here are some things you can do:
Dementia caused by stroke - Monitor and control your blood
pressure, exercise every day, and eat a balanced diet with
plenty of fruits and vegetables to maintain a healthy body
weight. Alcohol-related dementia - Limit the amount of alcohol
you drink. A colleague of mine is in emotional limbo, waiting
for his elderly mother to die. Should he drive the 200 miles
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» Why am I not surprised? A study has shown that two classes of
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population that... Read more » I am sometimes asked what degrees
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