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100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Age-Related Memory Loss
Most people think there is little or nothing you can do to avoid Alzheimer's. But scientists know this is no longer true. In fact, prominent researchers now say that our best and perhaps only hope of defeating Alzheimer's is to prevent it. After best-selling author Jean Carper discovered that she had the major susceptibility gene for Alzheimer's, she was determined to find all the latest scientific evidence on how to escape it. She discovered 100 surprisingly simple scientifically tested ways to radically cut the odds of Alzheimer's, memory decline, and other forms of dementia. Did you know that vitamin B 12 helps keep your brain from shrinking? Apple juice mimics a common Alzheimer's drug? Surfing the internet strengthens aging brain cells? Ordinary infections and a popular anesthesia may trigger dementia? Meditating spurs the growth of new neurons? Exercise is like Miracle-Gro for your brain? Even a few preventive actions could dramatically change your future by postponing Alzheimer's so long that you eventually outlive it. If you can delay the onset of Alzheimer's for five years, you cut your odds of having it by half. Postpone Alzheimer's for ten years, and you'll most likely never live to see it. 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's will change the way you look at Alzheimer's and provide exciting new answers from the frontiers of brain research to help keep you and your family free of this heartbreaking disease.
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First published September 1, 2010
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Jean Carper
122 books18 followersJean Carper is a New York Times best-selling author, contributing editor to USA Weekend Magazine (700 newspapers nationwide and 50 million readers) and a leading authority on health and nutrition. She is the author of 24 books, including “Your Miracle Brain, Miracle Cures, Stop Aging Now!, Food-Your Miracle Medicine, The Food Pharmacy, Jean Carper’s Complete Healthy Cookbook”—and now, her latest–
“100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss,” which she wrote after discovering that she carries the major gene for Alzheimer’s.
“100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss,” which she wrote after discovering that she carries the major gene for Alzheimer’s.
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February 17, 2014
POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF WINE, HOP ON THE TREADMILL AND READ THIS BOOK!
I don’t know if I’m going to get Alzheimer’s, but know I don‘t want to. That’s why I just read “100 Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s“ by medical journalist Jean Carper.
Doing simple things is something I’m good at. And while I’m usually skeptical about advice givers, Carper is reassuringly credentialed. She’s written 23 health-related books and penned USA Weekend‘s “Eat Smart” column for years. Besides which she’s got a personal reason to get this one right -- the book’s dedication notes that she and two sisters share “a single copy of the ApoE4 susceptibility gene.” (“Know About The ApoE4Gene” is one of the things she recommends we do.)
“100 Simple Things” is a grab bag of advice to follow if you want to stop the big A in its tracks, from the predictable (“Eat Antioxidant-Rich Foods”) to the unexpected (“Consider Medical Marijuana.”) (I’d be glad to! But first they’ve got to legalize it here in Pennsylvania.) Each recommendation is presented in a concise chapter which includes the science to back it up.
The book is packed with fascinating (and potentially useful) facts, such as:
How long you are able to balance on one leg is a predictor of how likely you are the develop Alzheimer’s.
Women who drink only wine and no other type of alcoholic beverages are 70 percent less apt to develop dementia.
Some people with Alzheimer’s temporarily become more lucid after taking antibiotics.
I began reading the book on the treadmill, which took care of Items 99 (“Walk. Walk. Walk.” ) and 37 (“Enjoy Exercise”). How difficult could it be to cover all 100? I decided to try to incorporate as many of Carper’s suggestions into my life as possible.
Some items were easy. For instance, “Beware of Being Underweight.” Being underweight isn’t something most menopausal women need to fret about. Then there are “Google Something” “Be Conscientious” and “Say Yes to Coffee” -- those three things pretty much describe my life in a nutshell.
Working in a public library, I’ve got “Have An Interesting Job” covered. On the other hand, that makes it a challenge to “Avoid Stress.” The next time a patron hollers at me for refusing to waive his fines, I’m going to ask, “What are you trying to do, pal -- give me Alzheimer’s?”
“Get a Good Night’s Sleep?” No problem. Sleeping is another activity at which I excel. But my sweet tooth will make “Cut Down On Sugar” difficult. Luckily there’s “Treat Yourself to Chocolate.” (Cocoa increases blood flow to the brain.)
Thankfully, some of the advice just doesn’t apply to me. “Think about A Nicotine Patch.” “Overcome Depression.” “Get Help For Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” And there are some things I just won’t do, however useful they may be. “Put Vinegar On Everything.” “Play video games.” “Embrace Marriage” (Been there, done that. Never again. )
Some advice is easier to give than to follow. “Try to Keep Infections Away?” Good luck with that when you deal with the public all day. (Folks think nothing of sneezing on their library card, then handing it to me.)
It’s no surprise that much of Carper’s advice is about food and nutrition. “Eat Berries.” “Eat Curry.” (Not together, thankfully). “Drink Apple Juice.” “Drink Wine.” “Eat Fatty Fish.” “Go Nuts Over Nuts.” “Don’t Forget Your Spinach.”
I thought about preparing one gigantic meal with all the recommended foodstuffs, but I came up against “Count Calories.” Not to mention “Worry About Middle-aged Obesity.”
It was fun to see how many of the non-food items I could combine. For instance, I was able to “Be Easygoing and Upbeat” “Keep Mentally Active” “Beware of Oemga-6 Fats” and “Drink Tea” all at the same time.
But I’m afraid that “Be An Extrovert” will forever be beyond my capacity.
Most items, like “Beware of Bad Fats,” make sense at first glance. Others are more mysterious. What does “Have Your Eyes Checked” have to do with preventing Alzheimer’s? Read the book and find out! If you do, you can cross one recommendation -- “Find Good Information” -- off the list yourself.
(This review first appeared on www.womensvoicesforchange.org.)
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I don’t know if I’m going to get Alzheimer’s, but know I don‘t want to. That’s why I just read “100 Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s“ by medical journalist Jean Carper.
Doing simple things is something I’m good at. And while I’m usually skeptical about advice givers, Carper is reassuringly credentialed. She’s written 23 health-related books and penned USA Weekend‘s “Eat Smart” column for years. Besides which she’s got a personal reason to get this one right -- the book’s dedication notes that she and two sisters share “a single copy of the ApoE4 susceptibility gene.” (“Know About The ApoE4Gene” is one of the things she recommends we do.)
“100 Simple Things” is a grab bag of advice to follow if you want to stop the big A in its tracks, from the predictable (“Eat Antioxidant-Rich Foods”) to the unexpected (“Consider Medical Marijuana.”) (I’d be glad to! But first they’ve got to legalize it here in Pennsylvania.) Each recommendation is presented in a concise chapter which includes the science to back it up.
The book is packed with fascinating (and potentially useful) facts, such as:
How long you are able to balance on one leg is a predictor of how likely you are the develop Alzheimer’s.
Women who drink only wine and no other type of alcoholic beverages are 70 percent less apt to develop dementia.
Some people with Alzheimer’s temporarily become more lucid after taking antibiotics.
I began reading the book on the treadmill, which took care of Items 99 (“Walk. Walk. Walk.” ) and 37 (“Enjoy Exercise”). How difficult could it be to cover all 100? I decided to try to incorporate as many of Carper’s suggestions into my life as possible.
Some items were easy. For instance, “Beware of Being Underweight.” Being underweight isn’t something most menopausal women need to fret about. Then there are “Google Something” “Be Conscientious” and “Say Yes to Coffee” -- those three things pretty much describe my life in a nutshell.
Working in a public library, I’ve got “Have An Interesting Job” covered. On the other hand, that makes it a challenge to “Avoid Stress.” The next time a patron hollers at me for refusing to waive his fines, I’m going to ask, “What are you trying to do, pal -- give me Alzheimer’s?”
“Get a Good Night’s Sleep?” No problem. Sleeping is another activity at which I excel. But my sweet tooth will make “Cut Down On Sugar” difficult. Luckily there’s “Treat Yourself to Chocolate.” (Cocoa increases blood flow to the brain.)
Thankfully, some of the advice just doesn’t apply to me. “Think about A Nicotine Patch.” “Overcome Depression.” “Get Help For Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” And there are some things I just won’t do, however useful they may be. “Put Vinegar On Everything.” “Play video games.” “Embrace Marriage” (Been there, done that. Never again. )
Some advice is easier to give than to follow. “Try to Keep Infections Away?” Good luck with that when you deal with the public all day. (Folks think nothing of sneezing on their library card, then handing it to me.)
It’s no surprise that much of Carper’s advice is about food and nutrition. “Eat Berries.” “Eat Curry.” (Not together, thankfully). “Drink Apple Juice.” “Drink Wine.” “Eat Fatty Fish.” “Go Nuts Over Nuts.” “Don’t Forget Your Spinach.”
I thought about preparing one gigantic meal with all the recommended foodstuffs, but I came up against “Count Calories.” Not to mention “Worry About Middle-aged Obesity.”
It was fun to see how many of the non-food items I could combine. For instance, I was able to “Be Easygoing and Upbeat” “Keep Mentally Active” “Beware of Oemga-6 Fats” and “Drink Tea” all at the same time.
But I’m afraid that “Be An Extrovert” will forever be beyond my capacity.
Most items, like “Beware of Bad Fats,” make sense at first glance. Others are more mysterious. What does “Have Your Eyes Checked” have to do with preventing Alzheimer’s? Read the book and find out! If you do, you can cross one recommendation -- “Find Good Information” -- off the list yourself.
(This review first appeared on www.womensvoicesforchange.org.)
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February 2, 2022
A quick, easy read with lots of ideas for actionable, helpful (or at least benign) ways to improve brain health.
March 10, 2025
When medical writer Jean Carper found that she carried the ApoE4 gene that indicated that she and her sisters had a genetic propensity toward developing Alzheimer's, she began gathering information on how to thwart it, stall it, and defeat it. She put together 100 medical ideas based on research to help herself and her readers fight the disease. Arranged them in alphabetical order, they range from simple things like eating an apple a day to learning new things and playing certain types of video games. Many of them are quite simple to do, such as becoming more active. Others involve testing and a doctor's advice. Some of them you're probably already doing. Each idea contains its own short chapter, so the book is readable. I would recommend that middle-aged readers read this book as starting some of these practices earlier would be more helpful than waiting until they're my age. Even older readers, like me, should be able to benefit.
May 9, 2011
For anyone in middle-age or older, Alzheimer's Disease is a major concern. This book shows easy ways to delay its onset, perhaps for years.
If the recommendations in this book can be reduced to one sentence, it might be: Eat Right and Exercise Regularly. Eat lots of deep color berries, like black raspberries, cranberries, plums and strawberries; they are full of antioxidants. Apple juice can boost the brain's production of acetylcholine, just like the popular Alzheimer's drug Aricept. Large doses of caffeine, like several hundred mg per day, may help clean up your brain if you are showing signs of mental problems (people react differently to high doses of caffeine, so be aware of the side effects). If you have cholesterol problems, get it under control, now. Cinnamon gives a boost to malfunctioning insulin, allowing it to process sugar normally. Weak insulin can lead to diabetes, and can damage your brain cells. Did you know that coffee helps block cholesterol's bad effects on the brain, is anti-inflammatory and reduces the risk of depression, stroke and diabetes, which all promote dementia?
Mental exercise is just as important as physical exercise. Fill up your brain with lots of interesting stuff, like education, marriage, language skills, etc. You can actually grow your brain with lots of physical, mental and social activities. If you can join a health club and work out regularly, do it. If going for a walk after dinner is more your speed, do it. Conscientious people are better able to cope with setbacks in life, and can better dodge chronic psychological distress, which boosts risks of dementia. If you are clinically depressed, get it treated, or you are more likely to develop Alzheimer's. Symptoms that look like Alzheimer's can easily be something else (and something easily treatable). Go to a geriatric neurologist and get the right diagnosis, now.
The best way to prevent Alzheimer's is to reduce your personal risk factors, sooner rather than later. No one is expected to do everything in this book. Pick a dozen or so things that you can do every day, and stick with them. Anything that reduces the possibility of getting Alzheimer's, even by a little bit, is automatically a good thing. This book is very easy to read, and it is excellent.
If the recommendations in this book can be reduced to one sentence, it might be: Eat Right and Exercise Regularly. Eat lots of deep color berries, like black raspberries, cranberries, plums and strawberries; they are full of antioxidants. Apple juice can boost the brain's production of acetylcholine, just like the popular Alzheimer's drug Aricept. Large doses of caffeine, like several hundred mg per day, may help clean up your brain if you are showing signs of mental problems (people react differently to high doses of caffeine, so be aware of the side effects). If you have cholesterol problems, get it under control, now. Cinnamon gives a boost to malfunctioning insulin, allowing it to process sugar normally. Weak insulin can lead to diabetes, and can damage your brain cells. Did you know that coffee helps block cholesterol's bad effects on the brain, is anti-inflammatory and reduces the risk of depression, stroke and diabetes, which all promote dementia?
Mental exercise is just as important as physical exercise. Fill up your brain with lots of interesting stuff, like education, marriage, language skills, etc. You can actually grow your brain with lots of physical, mental and social activities. If you can join a health club and work out regularly, do it. If going for a walk after dinner is more your speed, do it. Conscientious people are better able to cope with setbacks in life, and can better dodge chronic psychological distress, which boosts risks of dementia. If you are clinically depressed, get it treated, or you are more likely to develop Alzheimer's. Symptoms that look like Alzheimer's can easily be something else (and something easily treatable). Go to a geriatric neurologist and get the right diagnosis, now.
The best way to prevent Alzheimer's is to reduce your personal risk factors, sooner rather than later. No one is expected to do everything in this book. Pick a dozen or so things that you can do every day, and stick with them. Anything that reduces the possibility of getting Alzheimer's, even by a little bit, is automatically a good thing. This book is very easy to read, and it is excellent.
March 1, 2020
Accessible. Easy for many readers to skim through and go back again later. Nothing wrong with taking care of yourself. I was always brought up that way by my parents.
December 24, 2020
A look at things anyone can do to decrease the chance they get dementia... ie alzheimers disease. Many are practical and easy to do. I'm over 60 so I found the information both valuable and timely. Viva la healthy brain!
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November 3, 2024Tiene unos muy buenos tips que son de fácil aplicación. Algunos ya los estaba poniendo en práctica, otros los analizaré y revisaré con mi médica para ver su factibilidad.
March 13, 2017
A autora descobriu que carrega o gene que aumenta as chances de desenvolver a doença e decidiu pesquisar formas de neutralizar a ameaça. São coisas demais para se lembrar, mas não deixa de ser interessante!.
October 25, 2014
The prospect of suffering from Alzheimer's terrifies me. It was heartbreaking to watch my grandfather deteriorate before his death. I am determined to do everything in my power to decrease the odds that my children will have to watch the same thing happen to me.
It can be overwhelming sorting through the studies and pop news articles trying to figure out what has been shown to promote brain health and stave off the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms. I was very excited to win this book in a giveaway here on Goodreads. Wow...100 things I can do, all in one place!
Saying there are 100 discrete activities in this book is slightly misleading. Many of the things are so entwined that some of the short sections often felt like reworded repetitions. That's not altogether a bad thing since the things that were repeated were often important for several different reasons or there were several different things that give the same benefit.
There's quite a bit here that I already knew, a lot that relates to general health, some new theories about the causes/triggers of onset, and I learned more about the pathology of the disease. The author has not put all of her sources in the book itself, but points the reader to her website for her sources, ways to get additional information, and how to stay on top of new research.
It can be overwhelming sorting through the studies and pop news articles trying to figure out what has been shown to promote brain health and stave off the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms. I was very excited to win this book in a giveaway here on Goodreads. Wow...100 things I can do, all in one place!
Saying there are 100 discrete activities in this book is slightly misleading. Many of the things are so entwined that some of the short sections often felt like reworded repetitions. That's not altogether a bad thing since the things that were repeated were often important for several different reasons or there were several different things that give the same benefit.
There's quite a bit here that I already knew, a lot that relates to general health, some new theories about the causes/triggers of onset, and I learned more about the pathology of the disease. The author has not put all of her sources in the book itself, but points the reader to her website for her sources, ways to get additional information, and how to stay on top of new research.
January 31, 2022
Copyright 2010.
#32. Early signs of Alzheimer's (depth perception, losing train of thought, sense of smell, repeating questions, difficulty finding the right word, misplacing belongings in odd places, etc.)
#69. Do something NEW
#12. Grow a bigger brain (brisk walking, socializing, learning, reading, smart foods, etc.)
#87. Stroke doubles your odds of Alzheimer's
#38. Socialize
#62. Meditation
#37. Moderate aerobic exercise (hour for 3 times/week; 30 minutes for 5 times/week; 3 x 10-minute bouts = 30 minutes; incl. housework)
#10. Exercises that improve balance on one foot
#13. Control blood pressure
#14. Quick blood-sugar test (A1c)
#6. Antioxidant-rich foods [not supplements per se]
#9. Bad fats (saturated animal fats & trans fats) predispose people to becoming insulin resistant, diabetic
#20. Control bad cholesterol (e.g., Mediterranean diet)
#26. Keep copper & iron out of your brain
#30. Prevent & control diabetes
Lots of dietary recommendations/suggestions
#32. Early signs of Alzheimer's (depth perception, losing train of thought, sense of smell, repeating questions, difficulty finding the right word, misplacing belongings in odd places, etc.)
#69. Do something NEW
#12. Grow a bigger brain (brisk walking, socializing, learning, reading, smart foods, etc.)
#87. Stroke doubles your odds of Alzheimer's
#38. Socialize
#62. Meditation
#37. Moderate aerobic exercise (hour for 3 times/week; 30 minutes for 5 times/week; 3 x 10-minute bouts = 30 minutes; incl. housework)
#10. Exercises that improve balance on one foot
#13. Control blood pressure
#14. Quick blood-sugar test (A1c)
#6. Antioxidant-rich foods [not supplements per se]
#9. Bad fats (saturated animal fats & trans fats) predispose people to becoming insulin resistant, diabetic
#20. Control bad cholesterol (e.g., Mediterranean diet)
#26. Keep copper & iron out of your brain
#30. Prevent & control diabetes
Lots of dietary recommendations/suggestions
January 5, 2016
It's mostly eat right and exercise. Heads up; much of the advice is based on "case studies" involving fewer than 5 people. So, it may or may not be super-scientific.
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December 23, 2023
Good overall but she was stretching to come up with 100 and there was repetition. I suppose 59 things doesn’t sound as good as 100 things but I wish there was more consolidation and respect for the reader’s time.
In summary: avoid all the things that are bad for you (smoking, red meat, dairy, gluten, lethargy), eat vegetables, and remain engaged and active and you will have a better chance of warding off or delaying dementia and cognitive decline.
In summary: avoid all the things that are bad for you (smoking, red meat, dairy, gluten, lethargy), eat vegetables, and remain engaged and active and you will have a better chance of warding off or delaying dementia and cognitive decline.
October 9, 2020
Wannabe scientific book with zero citations (!!!)
The list could be further compressed to a list with maybe 10 points. Perfect for a buzzfeed article.
Reading the book felt like a chore, where the same information was presented in different view all over again.
Two stars, because there might have also been some relevant information here and there.
The list could be further compressed to a list with maybe 10 points. Perfect for a buzzfeed article.
Reading the book felt like a chore, where the same information was presented in different view all over again.
Two stars, because there might have also been some relevant information here and there.
March 29, 2024
first of all, it's not even 100 things, a lot of things are repeated not even once but twice (control your blood sugar, prevent diabetes, cut sugar - they're all one thing). i was hoping to actually learn something new to incorporate into my routine but unfortunately it's the same thing everyone preaches - sleep well, eat well and move often.
May 10, 2022
This book is really geared to people in their 30’s and 40’s but still, lots of good ideas although could be overwhelming to try to do it all. I would suggest trying to implement five ideas and then perhaps reread/re-listen to pick up a few more good ideas. Changing it up seems to be key. Gotta keep those brain neurons guessing!
August 28, 2011
I liked the way this book is structured. It consists of 2-3 page chapters, each of which contains a 'What To Do' section. Most of the tips truly are simple things to do. Doing all of the recommendations is the book is of course no guarantee that Alzheimer's will be prevented, but if there is a chance that a glass of apple juice a day will delay the onset of this terrible disease, then it is worth a try.
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August 20, 2010I really want to read this book... In a family with a long line of Alzheimers stretched behind me, having taken several of my loved ones, I feel sometimes doomed to follow in their footsteps and discouraged that no one seems to know how we can prevent it. If it can be prevented please tell me how so I don't end up as they did.
December 15, 2015
This book is for the person who wants to be pro active about protecting brain health into old age. People who tend to read health articles won't be shocked by a lot of the ideas, but are likely to find at least a few new suggestions.
I listened in audio while cleaning the kitchen and making lunches- each task is a new chapter, which makes it easy to stop and start.
I listened in audio while cleaning the kitchen and making lunches- each task is a new chapter, which makes it easy to stop and start.
December 10, 2022
Jean Carper discovered that because of her genes, she was three times more likely than the average person to develop Alzheimer’s. She did her research, changed her habits, and wrote this arguably lifesaving book (at age 78!). The cure for Alzheimer’s, she suggests, is prevention.
Most of the practical tips in this volume boil down to four categories: exercise your mind, exercise your body regularly, eat smart, and socialize. Carper cites research from reputable studies and shows what you can do right now. And she does it all in clear, concise language.
There’s a lot in here to scare you. If you’re a middle-aged male with belly fat, for instance, you’re three times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. She also details the horrible effects that things like sugar, its deadlier cousin high fructose corn syrup, red meat, and smoking can have on your brain. Then there are the links between Alzheimer’s and maladies like diabetes and depression.
You’ll learn what proteins to consume (e.g., fatty fish rich in Omega 3s), what juices to drink (look for the sugar-free stuff with deep purple or blue coloring), and what to put in your cabinets. That includes everything from spices (e.g., turmeric and cinnamon) to coffee and dark chocolate. Olive oil and vinegar are also your friends.
Though some of the suggestions in this book seem iffy—the nicotine patch helps stave off Alzheimer’s but has no side effects?—the majority of them make sense.
I highly recommend this book. And don’t just read it. Check off the things you’re doing right and start acting on the things you’re not doing. I plan to draw from these lessons for years to come. Now I just have to remember them.
Most of the practical tips in this volume boil down to four categories: exercise your mind, exercise your body regularly, eat smart, and socialize. Carper cites research from reputable studies and shows what you can do right now. And she does it all in clear, concise language.
There’s a lot in here to scare you. If you’re a middle-aged male with belly fat, for instance, you’re three times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s. She also details the horrible effects that things like sugar, its deadlier cousin high fructose corn syrup, red meat, and smoking can have on your brain. Then there are the links between Alzheimer’s and maladies like diabetes and depression.
You’ll learn what proteins to consume (e.g., fatty fish rich in Omega 3s), what juices to drink (look for the sugar-free stuff with deep purple or blue coloring), and what to put in your cabinets. That includes everything from spices (e.g., turmeric and cinnamon) to coffee and dark chocolate. Olive oil and vinegar are also your friends.
Though some of the suggestions in this book seem iffy—the nicotine patch helps stave off Alzheimer’s but has no side effects?—the majority of them make sense.
I highly recommend this book. And don’t just read it. Check off the things you’re doing right and start acting on the things you’re not doing. I plan to draw from these lessons for years to come. Now I just have to remember them.
October 13, 2022
My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in March of 2000 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2006 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wants to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in five to 10 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank — it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care from him. this year our family doctor introduced and started him on Healthherbsclinic Alzheimer’s Disease Herbal Tincture, 6 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and other he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. visit their official website, www. healthherbsclinic. com
August 3, 2023
When I turned 60, I’d just recently had 3 people I knew personally die after having suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. I do not believe it runs in either side of my family judging by the longevity of people on both sides, and the fact that my Mom, who died at age 90, knew what was going on right to the end. The same with my Dad’s sister who lived to 100 (my own Dad died at 62 from cancer). However, my husband’s Mom was diagnosed with it not long before she died of a stroke. So really, anything we can do to assure ourselves of having good minds for as long as possible is a plus, and I thought there were lots and lots of good ideas in this book, although some are kind of common sense, but not all. I have put some of them into practice since reading them in this book. I see not a lot of reviewers shared my views, but I felt it was a good resource.
September 3, 2021
El libro está muy completo, en el se incluyen muy buenas recomendaciones de alimentación, ejercicio, actividades de ocio, entre otros datos interesantes para conservar mejor nuestra memoria y todo respaldado con estudios científicos actuales. Creo que aunque en la actualidad no tengas problemas de memoria viene mucha información que puede ayudar como preventivo para no tener Alzheimer y otras demencias.
The book is very complete, it includes very good recommendations for food, exercise, leisure activities, among other interesting data to better preserve our memory and all supported by current scientific studies. I think that even though you don't currently have memory problems, there is a lot of information that can help as a preventive against having Alzheimer's and other dementias.
The book is very complete, it includes very good recommendations for food, exercise, leisure activities, among other interesting data to better preserve our memory and all supported by current scientific studies. I think that even though you don't currently have memory problems, there is a lot of information that can help as a preventive against having Alzheimer's and other dementias.
June 5, 2022
I think I read this book at 53 and I would recommend it to people entering their middle age (somewhere around 40) since some of the advice is very relevant to people of that age. In short, there are 4 areas that the author recommends focusing on:
1. Engage your brain through mental stimulation by learning and doing new things. Reading works well :)
2. Eat properly - reduce sugar and saturated fats, eat veggies, etc. Good news - coffee and red wine is good.
3. Exercise - the best exercise is aerobic at least 30 min a day
4. Have a large social circle
Easy advice to hopefully move a threat of Alzheimer's beyond most people's natural life span.
1. Engage your brain through mental stimulation by learning and doing new things. Reading works well :)
2. Eat properly - reduce sugar and saturated fats, eat veggies, etc. Good news - coffee and red wine is good.
3. Exercise - the best exercise is aerobic at least 30 min a day
4. Have a large social circle
Easy advice to hopefully move a threat of Alzheimer's beyond most people's natural life span.
February 28, 2018
100 things, 100 chapters. This book is organised simply, and is beautifully simple to read. Carper admits when the ideas are not yet fully credited by science but seem credible at this stage. The writer's tone is easy going and upbeat; she is suggesting, not demanding, actions which can be taken. And above all, she's optimistic that our own actions can play a role in our likelihood of developing dementia. Well worth reading if you care about your health.
March 19, 2019
The thought of developing Alzheimers Disease is terrifying, so this book with the words "Prevent Alzheimer's" was a must read for me. Though there is no way to "prevent" the disease and most of the "simple things" mentioned in the book are based on advice we've been told forever (eat right, maintain correct weight,exercise body and mind, cultivate friends, and maintain a positive attitude,) it was still an inspiring book and a worthwhile read.
January 22, 2022
Practical advice to lower chance of getting dementia
This book provides one hundred practical tips to avoid getting a dementia diagnosis as you age. I will probably continue to reference this handy book as I make the smartest life care choices I can to keep my cognitive level high. I like how many of the suggestions work for people of all ages, leaving a lot of hope for easing off a decline if you're older than 65.
This book provides one hundred practical tips to avoid getting a dementia diagnosis as you age. I will probably continue to reference this handy book as I make the smartest life care choices I can to keep my cognitive level high. I like how many of the suggestions work for people of all ages, leaving a lot of hope for easing off a decline if you're older than 65.
February 20, 2022
100 things, some are repetitive, but it’s a quick read with good reminders of what we should be doing to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Most of these things you know. It’s just a challenge to keep choosing a healthy lifestyle when it’s so much easier to eat junk food and watch TV. Good reminders help me to keep fighting for healthy lifestyle choices. Eat those veggies, get some exercise, keep reading and learning!
September 18, 2017
Read this book
I think everyone should read this book. Really. You should read this book.
Most of the suggestions are things most of us can incorporate with low to moderate effort and the benefits look outstanding. Obviously research continues, but why not start now with what is already known?
I think everyone should read this book. Really. You should read this book.
Most of the suggestions are things most of us can incorporate with low to moderate effort and the benefits look outstanding. Obviously research continues, but why not start now with what is already known?
June 19, 2018
The chapters in this book are fairly short and are very easy to read. Each chapter is a tip for preventing or slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. The author cites studies showing how things like exercise, learning a new language, and drinking apple juice can help too slow or prevent the onset of dementia.
September 19, 2022
This book takes a huge amount of scientific data and breaks it down into manageable 2–3-page synopses of all the different steps a person might take to delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The language is straightforward, the information is well-documented, and the reader is left with a feeling of empowerment and hope on the last page. Definitely worth a read
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