This is no joke. Help yourself before it's too late.

Additionally, you can help neuroscientists learn more about dementia, by answering this website's questions and games, or by saying that you would be willing to participate in in-person tests. It says you do not need to have dementia to be of help.

https://my.brainhealthregistry.org/

The links and info here are great, thank you

Thanks for posting. :-)

I'm sorry but I don.t believe any of that crap! My Moms diet is and always was crap, never exercised, did nothing she was supposed to do, was and is very bitter and anti- social... did nothing they say to do! Saw a dr when she thought she needed one! My Dad was very social , physically and mentally active and after he got away from my Mom ( 40 years ago!), ate a great diet and took his vitamins! Walked 2 miles a day till he was 85! Saw his Dr. every 6 months! BOTH HAD STROKES AND GOT DEMENTIA! So my feeling is if its in the cards, no matter what u do, if its meant to be ur going to get it!j

I printed some things out today, but I haven't actually read any evidence. As far as I know, your dad's life style could very well have prevented it, or at least reduced his risk for it. I have read, though, that some people develop dementia immediately after having a stroke. That's the way it was with my great grandfather, and strokes are sometimes called "brain attacks", which really makes sense. I'm sorry, though. It doesn't sound fair.

I guess it's important to mention what a stroke is, since it can cause dementia.

According to MayClinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/dxc-20117265 strokes are disruptions of bloodflow to the brain. It can be caused by artery leaking, artery explosion, or simply from clotting.

Effective treatments for reducing your risk for strokes include taking baby aspirin, daily. Baby aspirin of 81mg is said to be just as effective at reducing your risk for many problems as the adult dose of 325mg, except it will give you less side effects. Aspirin has also recently been found to help with dementia. Aspirin does this by preventing blood clots from forming, and maybe other reasons.
http://www.webmd.com/men/features/aspirin-day-not

Fish oil gel-pills, are also said to help prevent blood clots, as well as dementia. Combine this with baby aspirin, should you not have any allergies, and your chances will lower.

Lifestyle changes in relation to dietary habits, exercise etc. are a benefit to the body at any age. None of these lifestyle changes can preclude genetic disposition.

But if genetic disposition was absolute, there wouldn't be statistics showing otherwise. Sometimes it take wear to bring something out. These methods prevent wear.

That is a very debatable subject and one that I would not wish on this forum to debate.

I think genetics probably plays a big role in how our life ends. But good habits probably determine the quality of those years. If I can escape the discomfort of diabetes, arthritis, sleep apnea etc, I am doing it. As far as dementia goes if I am able, I will choose to NOT take any meds and let nature take its course.

I don't want to debate, either, but I don't think that would be required. Plus, what you're saying matters, and if you don't explain yourself a little, how can we believe it?

How about this... No one state dangerous ideas, unless you're able to back them up.

I'm doing everything in my power to forestall the effects of dementia. I was diagnosed 5/12/15. I now eat only Autoimmune Protocol Paleo food to heal my microbiom, I exercise vigorously, do Brain challenges on Brainware Safari, work on my stress and sleep with meditation, and journal daily. I also use supplements.
I have no idea, and will never know if any of this will help, but it makes me feel like I'm more in charge of my future than if I sat back and waited to lose it all.