Food
What a person eats affects their health same also goes for a dementia patient—heard of the MIND diet? It combines the traditional Mediterranean diet [15] and the DASH diet (which seeks to lower high blood pressure) [16]. It’s being studied as a way to reduce the chances of getting dementia. Although more research is being done to check on that and whether it brings chances of getting dementia to a lower percentage. But aside from that, it is a healthy way of eating and in line with communities where dementia is rare. Remember that eating isn’t all about nutrients and calories. It also has to do with the social, personal, and source of enjoyment.
Conclusion
Most diseases that lead to dementia are continuous; people with the condition get worse over time. However, cures for most causes of dementia don’t exist. Although some medication can improve symptoms and help slow down the progression of the primary disease process, it can only be for a short period.
References
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[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013
[3] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013
[4] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013
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[8] https://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/article.htm
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[10] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539735/#:~:text=Acetylcholinesterase%20(AChE)%20is%20a%20cholinergic,into%20acetic%20acid%20and%20choline.
[11] https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/donepezil/
[12] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013
[13] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor#:~:text=Selective%20serotonin%20reuptake%20inhibitors%20(SSRIs,disorders%2C%20and%20other%20psychological%20conditions.
[14] https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/donepezil/
[15] https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/what-is-a-mediterranean-diet/#:~:text=The%20Mediterranean%20diet%20varies%20by,of%20meat%20and%20dairy%20foods.
[16] https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456#:~:text=The%20DASH%20diet%20is%20rich,and%20full%2Dfat%20dairy%20products.