KEEP YOUR BRAIN SUPPLIED WITH OXYGEN
Vascular dementia is caused by damage to the arteries of the brain and these are caused by the same risk factors that cause heart disease. Therefore the stops taken to reduce the risk of heart disease reduce the risk of dementia.
HOW COULD YOU USE THIS KNOWLEDGE TO ACHIEVE YOUR OWN OBJECTIVES?
For people under 80 the need to take action to reduce the risk of vascular disease is supported by research evidence but after the age of 80 the risks associated with the treatment she of the risk factors, notably those which need drug treatment mean that an assessment has to be made on the basis of each individual's risk profile
HOW COULD YOU USE THIS KNOWLEDGE IF YOU ARE SUPPORTING SOMEONE ELSE?
Vascular dementia is caused by damage to the arteries of the brain and these are caused by the same risk factors that cause heart disease. Therefore the stops taken to reduce the risk of heart disease reduce the risk of dementia.
- Stop smoking
- Rebalance your Diet
- Keep your sugar low and avoid type 2 diabetes
- Keep your cholesterol low
- Keep your blood pressure low
- Keep your weight down
- Find out if you have atrial fibrillation and get it treated
- If you have had a Transient Ischaemic Attack – a TIA – take actions
HOW COULD YOU USE THIS KNOWLEDGE TO ACHIEVE YOUR OWN OBJECTIVES?
For people under 80 the need to take action to reduce the risk of vascular disease is supported by research evidence but after the age of 80 the risks associated with the treatment she of the risk factors, notably those which need drug treatment mean that an assessment has to be made on the basis of each individual's risk profile
HOW COULD YOU USE THIS KNOWLEDGE IF YOU ARE SUPPORTING SOMEONE ELSE?
- Even people who are 70 plus can lower the risk of vascular dementia, stroke and heart disease so encourage the person to become more active
- Don’t rely on statins alone but check that blood pressure is well controlled