Thursday, June 20, 2013

Ch. 5 D.Q. #1

Acute and chronic disorders of the brain including dementia occur in many Americans today and at the present moment there is no know cure. Although dementia usually occurs late in life dementia does not always accompany old age ( Hillier, S.M., Barrow, G.M 2011).It appears as though reducing the risk of developing dementia in late life, is similar to the things you can do to ensure a healthier aging process. Healthy and rich diet, regular exercise, limited use of alcohol, avoidance of environmental hazards, exercising brain and keeping it alert are all ways to lower your risk of mild to moderate forms of dementia. The functions that are healthy for your body's optimum health are also healthy for your brains development. The text also states good mental health in early and middle adulthood can have a profound effect on the mental health of old age. My mother is constantly doing crossword puzzles and for years I used to say don't you ever get tired of searching for word's or get a headache? She always replied "No. Why?' Now that I am an adult and am studying this course I am glad that my mother exercises her brain and have began to do them myself with her. Not only is it good for our brains, but it also gives us a chance to bond and get our minds off of other things that may be stressing us.

Reference:
 Hillier, S.M. and Barrow, G.M. (2007).  Aging, the individual and society.  Belmont, CA:        Thomson/Wadsworth.
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1 comment:

  1. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    As dementia is discussed, this learner finds that the disease serious with no known cure, but there are things that can be done to help prevent risks that are associated with this illness. As you stated above, we all know that eating right or healthy, can benefit the human race in several ways. This builds are muscles, bones, memory and many other things. It is known that exercise with eating healthy is another bonus. Keeping your heart rate up can help build your body including your immune system. As you know, building a healthier life style can help to build overall positive choices for yourself. Positive outcomes will bring more positive decision making in the long run. While building a healthier eating habits and exercise regularly, this will also help strengthen mentally. Having good mental health early in life helps to better chances in having good mental health later in life. It is better to begin those healthy habits now to ensure a better aging experience as time passes.

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