Recognize Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health, awareness, and support for those affected by the condition.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s the most common cause of dementia, impacting millions worldwide. Early detection and lifestyle choices play a significant role in managing the disease and maintaining quality of life. For many seniors, it is quite natural for cerebral acuity to lessen as they age. However, by introducing certain strategies into daily living patterns, some older adults can maintain their intellectual robustness and bolster their overall health.
Guidance for Families During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
When is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2025?
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss the important topic of cognitive decline. Throughout the month, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages global support for the movement by wearing purple, along with promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. For many seniors, it is quite natural for cerebral acuity to lessen as they age. However, by introducing certain strategies into daily living patterns, some older adults can maintain their intellectual robustness and bolster their overall health.
How to Improve Brain Health
Maintaining cognitive function involves a holistic approach:
- Nutrition: Incorporate brain-healthy foods like leafy greens, berries, and omega-3-rich fish.
- Physical Activity: Engage in regular exercise to boost blood flow to the brain.
- Mental Stimulation: Challenge your mind with puzzles, reading, or learning new skills.
- Social Engagement: Stay connected with friends and family to support emotional health.
- Sleep: Ensure adequate rest to help the brain clear toxins and consolidate memories.
Brain Foods for Seniors
Incorporating foods such as salmon, tuna, and avocados, (which contain Omega 3 fatty acids), green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, along with berries into a senior’s diet can slow cognitive decline and improve memory.
Foods with Omega 3 fatty acids have been linked to lower blood levels of beta-amyloid, the protein that forms the plaque that clumps together between nerve cells (neurons) in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
These nutrient-rich foods that are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can elevate memory function, concentration, and mood while also promoting a healthier gut-brain connection.
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Why Staying Active Is Vital for Brain and Body Health
Regular exercise can improve both physical and emotional health by increasing oxygen flow in the brain and throughout the body. Exercise can also increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which improves memory function.
It’s also important to keep the mind active through puzzles, computer games, or engaging in new hobbies—all of which can enhance cognitive agility. Consider scheduling a visit to one of Frontier’s communities and explore how our Spark Program supports mental wellness and enrichment.
Lifestyle Factors That Influence Cognitive Health in Seniors
Lack of sleep has significant implications for seniors, as it can impair proper brain function. Sleep experts recommend eight hours of uninterrupted sleep daily.
Social isolation also appears to have detrimental consequences on cognitive health. Studies have found that social engagement can potentially slow down the progression of memory loss for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, all risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, can have a negative impact on cognitive health. A healthy heart is critical to maintaining brain health.
Supporting Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Everyone at Frontier Senior Living supports Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We have helped many families find the right senior living community to meet their loved ones’ specific needs.
Our team of compassionate and caring caregivers at our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities work each day to help our residents maintain their cognitive function, and live with purpose and dignity.
If you would like to learn more about our services, we cordially invite you to visit one of our communities, take a tour and speak with our friendly staff.
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The Landing on Dundee Senior Living
156 West Dundee Road Wheeling, Illinois 60090 (224) 313-4547 Levels of Care:Assisted Living, Memory Care
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900 Douglas Road Oswego, Illinois 60543 (630) 608-0403 Levels of Care:Memory Care
The Brant at Oswego
101 Chapman Drive Oswego, Illinois 60543 (331) 216-1073 Levels of Care:Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
