Oct 15 2008
Another dementia study: Driven personality and Alzheimer’s avoidance(Part 2)
It seems that lifestyle, personality, how we think, feel and behave are all very importantly tied up with the risk of developing dementia. Knowing that persons with a driven personality seem to be immune from getting Alzheimer’s disease even though their brain (on autopsy) suggests otherwise, may lead to new ideas for trying to delay the onset of this illness.
Previous studies have shown social connections and stimulating activities like working puzzles with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
At the start of the study, none of the participants showed signs of dementia. The average age was 75.
Everyone took tests, including a standard personality test, then the researchers tracked them for 12 yearsthe researchers tracked them for 12 years, testing yearly for cognitive decline and dementia. Brain autopsies were performed on most of those who died.
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By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
