What You Can Do Now to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Experts from Michigan Medicine answer questions about brain health and how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn more about the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center at University of Michigan Health: https://alzheimers.med.umich.edu/

Chapters

Intro: 00:00:00

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: 00:02:50

How does dementia differ from general memory concerns? 00:04:50

Risk factors that can’t be changed: 00:07:48

Modifiable risk factors: 00:12:00

Mental stimulation: 00:14:52

Good habits: 00:16:19

Do some groups have a higher risk for Alheimer’s or dementia? 00:25:01

Facing significant barriers to care: 00:27:11

Current Alzheimer’s treatments: 00:28:10

Are there resources for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease? 00:35:34

Caregiver risk: 00:39:00

Caregiver stress: 00:40:20

How can we protect the civil rights of people who have Alzheimer’s related dementia and cognitive issues; and what if you are concerned about not being included in decisions about your health? 00:42:18

Policy advocacy for community support: 00:46:45

How much are the use of opioids and antidepressants involved in increasing the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia? 00:48:26

Polypharmacy concerns: 00:49:57

Research: 00:50:55

Social media: 00:52:53

Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center: 00:54:53

Final thoughts: 00:56:04

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