ZOE Science & Nutrition Stop dementia before it starts
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Mar 28, 2024 Join Professor Claire Steves, a leading researcher in geriatric medicine at King's College London, as she unpacks the complex world of dementia. She discusses essential preventive measures like maintaining dental health, a healthy diet, and regular exercise. Claire also examines the role of genetics, the significance of short-term memory monitoring, and the promising effects of the Mediterranean diet on cognitive function. Tune in for practical strategies to reduce dementia risk and insights from the latest research to help safeguard brain health.
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Jonathan's Family Experience
- Jonathan Wolf's grandmother had Alzheimer's, a form of dementia.
- His father now fears developing it, highlighting the disease's emotional impact.
Dementia Definition
- Dementia involves cognitive decline impacting daily life, lasting over six months.
- It's a progressive condition, often with symptoms present for years before diagnosis.
Dementia vs. Normal Aging
- Normal aging includes slower processing speed and brain atrophy, but not severe cognitive decline.
- Difficulty with short-term memory, finances, or medication are warning signs of dementia, not normal aging.