| Dementia is a gradual loss of mental ability resulting in | | | | friends and family. |
| loss of memory, changes in personality and loss of | | | | - Taking up a hobby that will help you to maintain |
| social ability. It is caused by brain disorders, such as | | | | interest in the topics or activities by doing some |
| Alzheimer's or meningitis. It can also be the result of | | | | research on the topics or travelling to participate in |
| a stroke, brain injuries, lack of blood supply to the | | | | the activities. |
| brain and pressure on the brain. | | | | - Enrol on a self-improvement course and learn new |
| Watch out for the symptoms of dementia which | | | | things such as a foreign language or surfing the |
| may include: | | | | inetrnet. |
| - a gradual loss of memory - having difficulty in | | | | - Practise meditation. Meditation calms the mind and |
| remembering names and places, forgetting whether | | | | helps to reduce physical and mental stresses. |
| they have taken their medication or food, etc ... | | | | - Join groups to socialize and interact with other |
| - sudden mood changes as they are unable to control | | | | people who share your interests. |
| their emotions due to depression stress and brain | | | | Although a person's dementia cannot be cured, there |
| disorders | | | | are a number of effective treatments that can help |
| - having problems with communication due to a | | | | them to cope better with their symptoms and |
| decline in their ability to talk, read or write. | | | | improve their quality of life. Focusing on what they |
| There are several ways to reduce your chances of | | | | can do, is better than what they can't. Support the |
| getting it. | | | | person as much as you can and accept the situation. |
| - Stimulate and keep your mind active. Doing | | | | You can help to cook a meal or run an errand. Think |
| crossword puzzles and sudoku will help. So will playing | | | | of the spouse, partner, children and grandchildren |
| board games with your family and friends. | | | | who will be affected. You may be able to do |
| - Doing physical activities and daily exercises like | | | | something to help one of them. Understanding the |
| gardening and walking will help to improve the blood | | | | situation makes living with it easier. |
| flow to your brain. Enjoy walking holidays with your | | | | |