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Living a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
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Natalie McFarland, RN, BSNDementia Care Educator
Natalie has supervised the Alzheimer’s and Dementia related programming at Sycamore Village since 2004. She is a registered nurse and Sycamore’s on-site dementia care expert.
Natalie is “train-the-trainer” certified through the Alzheimer’s Association and The Best Friend’s Approach, providing continuous Alzheimer’s education to staff and families.
Natalie has presented at both the Illinois and Missouri Pioneer Coalition State Conferences, local Chamber of Commerce, hospitals, several healthcare facilities, and to the local community.
Natalie is featured quarterly on the Norm Greenberg Show through the local Charter Cable Network discussing a variety of dementia-related topics.
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Overview of Dementia
• a broad term for any brain disorder that causes confusion, memory loss, personality changes, and mental decline
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Overview of Dementia• Alzheimer’s Disease is a brain
disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906.
• He presented the case of “Auguste”, a 51 year old woman.
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Overview of Dementia• Is a progressive and fatal
brain disease• Causes plaques and tangles
in the brain that destroys brain cells
• Is the most common form of dementia
• Has no cure
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10 Warning Signs1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life.2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, work, or leisure.4. Confusion with time or place.5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
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10 Warning Signs6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.8. Decreased or poor judgment.9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.10. Changes in mood and personality.
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Early Detection
Should I go to the doctor?
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Keys to a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Dr. Paul Nussbaum, PhD
Five Domains of the Brain Health Lifestyle
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Nutrition
•Eat healthy•Eat less•Use utensils
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Top 10 Brain Health Foods
• Leafy green vegetables• Fruits with antioxidants• Vegetables with antioxidants• Omega 3 fatty acid fish• Cacao Beans• Matcha• Acai berries• Coffee beans• Soy products• Whole Wheat
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Socialization•Do not isolate•Build your networks•Develop hobbies
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Spirituality•Pray•Meditate•Relax•Slow down
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Mental Stimulation• Learn new things• Challenge yourself• Explore
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Physical Activity
•Exercise•Garden•Dance
On Flickr by StevenM_61
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Snack on nuts and berries instead of a candy bar.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Love the crunch of croutons on your salad?
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Sip red wine.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Replace candy with fruit.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Add cinnamon for a brainy breakfast.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Take a break from food.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Join a group.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Learn a new language.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Play board games
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Have a chat.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Listen to the details.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Meditate and relax.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Get support for stressors.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
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Take an afternoon catnap.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Have some scents.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Get some class.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
When you look forward, also look around.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Leave your comfort zone.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Grab a video game joystick.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Turn up the tunes.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Switch hands.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Go for a walk.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
http://3wheelcruiser.org.uk/baby-boomer/
Wear a helmet.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Bear some weight.
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How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle
Shake your body.
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Challenge Yourself at Every Opportunity
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References• www.alz.org• www.alzprevention.org• www.empowher.com • http://bit.ly/hIEfUn• http://aarp.us/bKGSja
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Contact Us•www.sycamorevillage.net•www.facebook.com/sycamorevillage•www.youtube.com/sycamorevillage•www.flickr.com/sycamorevillage•www.twitter.com/sycamorevillage
• Phone: 618-222-2571• Email: [email protected]