Physical activity has long been advocated for fitness, but now there’s another compelling reason for Trail and Rossland families to get off the couch: Brain health.
“Actively keeping your brain in good shape will help you stay mentally sharp as you age,” says Linda Hoskin, the local support and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“Research increasingly confirms that taking these steps now may reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia in the future.”
Many healthy activities can easily be incorporated into daily routine, she says. Walking 10 minutes a day is a good start. Exercises such as yoga or tai chi can be practiced at home. And some simple stretches for a few minutes at the office will help too.
“The sooner you start the better; Alzheimer’s is not just an ‘old person’s disease,’ and defensive action needs to start early in life.”
To further help Trail and Rossland families coping with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the society runs support and information groups locally, one for family caregivers and the other for persons in the early stages of the disease.
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