Warfarin is also known as Coumadin and I was taking it for a whole lot of years. Thank goodness my doctor changed me to Xarelto. Researchers also observed that, notably, patients younger than 70 years tended to be the most vulnerable to an increased dementia risk. (At least I've passed beyond that!) Story with links @ http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/...crease-dementia-risk-in-certain-patients.html
Sea Quest Hero Helps Scientists Studying Dementia... Online Game Helps Scientists Studying Dementia November 16, 2016 An online game following the journey of an elderly former sea explorer who has lost his memories has helped scientists lead a vast international dementia study and given important preliminary results about human orientation skills.
Dementia cases on the decline... Dementia rates show signs of falling Tue, 22 Nov 2016 - There is growing evidence that the dementia crisis may not be as bad as first feared, say researchers.
Yeah, Granny likes to play hoola-hoop with possum... Strong Heart, Better Education Shown to Lower Dementia Risk December 28, 2016 - As the elderly population continues to grow globally, the number of people who will suffer from dementia also will increase. The question is, by how much?
Granny says, "Dat's right - is prob'ly from breathin' in all dem exhaust fumes... Dementia rates 'higher near busy roads' Thu, 05 Jan 2017 - People who live near major roads have higher rates of dementia, research suggests.
Granny likes to go on social media... ... an' cuss ever'body out... Staying Active Mentally Helps Protect Your Brain From Dementia February 05, 2017 | WASHINGTON Because we face a looming global epidemic of dementia, scientists the world over are looking for ways to preserve the memories of older adults.
Uncle Ferd says Granny ain't doin' none of `em... Nine lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, study says Thu, 20 Jul 2017 - They include hearing loss, smoking, and not finishing secondary education, a study says.
I've heard that playing games helps. Games where you have to think, not just shooting games. Lol. Like hidden object games, sudoku, fill and cross puzzles, crosswords, matching, probably some card games too.
My grandmother is suffering with Alzheimer's. It's really sad. She is definitely not the same person anymore.
It's strange when you think about it, but there's so much emphasis on physical exercise, which eventually wears your body out. I live in rural France and you see people who have worked all their lives in the fields. Then you see sportsmen and women with debilitating injuries. Whereas the more you use your brain the better it gets.
When I was in medical school it was, "At least he died with normal electrolytes" Today it is, "At least he didn't die of a heart attack". I have witnessed elderly neighbors with a total cholesterol of under 200 maintained on their statins and blood thinners and have strokes. They do not die, but have major disabilities. One makes me wonder if "he is still home". Beware. Too much medical care can get you dead or worse. And as soon as Xeralto goes generic, the data will say it is the same, wanna bet. Moi, M.D. ret.
An interesting side effect of a radical lifestyle change: I went ketogenic - hard ketosis, meaning 25 grams of carbs a day - for weight loss and blood sugar control. I also started taking low-dose aspirin in hopes that I wouldn't die while exercising. One interesting thing I noticed was that my blood got very thin. Even a minor scratch would bleed far more than was usual. I still take the aspirin but have been in maintenance mode for a long time. I haven't seen the extreme thinning of my blood since I achieved my weight loss goal and went on a maintenance program. It's still low carb but not ketogenic. This makes me suspect that ketosis causes a significant thinning of the blood. And that can be achieved strictly through diet. Not long after I went on this diet, my blood pressure dropped from around 145/90+, to a little over 120 / 80. Recently [over 5 years down the road] I came in at 118/78. I don't take any drugs and never have. And I really didn't want to start down that road. So I made a big bet.