important to stay in the moment, look back, and look too far forward when dealing with the diagnosis and the illness. eing positive and encouraging can be hugely important to the person and their family. Exercise, good diet, control of vascular risk may help slow transitions and is good medicine anyway A person has a dementia: they should not be defined as ‘demented ‘just as a person with diabetes should not be defined solely as a ‘diabetic’ It’s important to manage safety issues like finances and driving: it’s a good idea to have on road assessment if want to continue to drive; assigning an enduring power of attorney is also a good move. Memory tips Write things, down, stick to a schedule and routine as much as possible but remain active and social engaged. Physical exercise is good for your heart and your brain; aerobic exercise (walking at a pace that causes you to perspire or sweat a little so that your heart beat goes up) 3 times per week may help keep you sharper.
important to stay in the moment, look back, and look too far forward when dealing with the diagnosis and the illness. eing positive and encouraging can be hugely important to the person and their family. Exercise, good diet, control of vascular risk may help slow transitions and is good medicine anyway A person has a dementia: they should not be defined as ‘demented ‘just as a person with diabetes should not be defined solely as a ‘diabetic’ It’s important to manage safety issues like finances and driving: it’s a good idea to have on road assessment if want to continue to drive; assigning an enduring power of attorney is also a good move. Memory tips Write things, down, stick to a schedule and routine as much as possible but remain active and social engaged. Physical exercise is good for your heart and your brain; aerobic exercise (walking at a pace that causes you to perspire or sweat a little so that your heart beat goes up) 3 times per week may help keep you sharper.
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