DEMENTIA -
NATURAL PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe a loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and physical functioning. There are many types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body disease.
Dementia is the second leading cause of death of all Australians and provisional data is showing that dementia will likely soon be the leading cause of death.
Dementia is the leading cause of death for women.
In 2023, it is estimated there are more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to more than 800,000 by 2058.
In 2023, it is estimated there are more than 28,650 people with younger onset dementia, expected to rise to more than 42,400 people by 2058. This can include people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
In 2023, it is estimated that more than 1.5 million people in Australia are involved in the care of someone living with dementia.
2 in 3 people with dementia are thought to be living in the community.
More than two-thirds (68.1%) of aged care residents have moderate to severe cognitive impairment.
While we cannot change getting older, genetics or family history, scientific research suggests that changing certain health and lifestyle habits may make a big difference to reducing or delaying your risk of developing dementia.
Being brain healthy is relevant at any age, whether you are young, old or in between. However, it is particularly important once you reach middle age as this is when changes start to occur in the brain.
With such increasing stats, David and I will chat about natural DEMENTIA prevention strategies and treatment protocols.