Dementias, including Alzheimer’s, represent a global public health challenge, with a profound impact on the lives of individuals and on international healthcare facilities.
However, recent studies have brought a breath of hope: it is possible to prevent up to 40% of cases through targeted interventions and an adequate lifestyle.
Cognitive stimulation emerges as one of the most effective tools in the prevention of dementia. Through activities that promote the training of memory and cognitive functions, it is possible to keep the mind active and preserve cognitive abilities over time.
This kind of intervention it shows crucial to counteract mental decline and promote healthy aging.
Dementia, how to prevent it
Keep social relationships alive and participate actively in community life are key factors in the fight against dementia. Socialization helps combat isolation, promotes emotional well-being and supports the cognitive health of older people. Social initiatives, group meetings and other activities can play a significant role in this area.
Regular physical exercise not only contributes to the general well-being of the organism, but it also has a direct impact on the prevention of dementia. It promotes cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of vascular and metabolic pathologies associated with the onset of dementia and is useful for improving cognitive functions as well as reducing stress and anxiety.
Follow a balanced diet rich in nutrients it is essential to safeguard cognitive health over the years. Studies such as the Finger Study have shown that adequate nutrition can have positive effects on maintaining brain function, fitting perfectly into the principles of active aging or healthy aging.
Luca Cipriani highlights how several modifiable factors can influence the development of cognitive decline: from education on the systolic blood pressure to keep under control to the management of the risk associated with smoking, obesity, depression and exposure to air pollution. Specific interventions on these factors can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia.
The 38th National Congress of the Italian Geriatrics Hospital and Territory Society (SIGOT) places itself at the center of the debate on the management of dementia in Italy. With over six million people directly or indirectly affected by dementia in the country, the event represents a crucial moment to discuss effective preventive strategies based on a healthy lifestyle, adequate cognitive stimulation and an overall geriatric vision of the elderly person at risk.
