Non-Modifiable Risks
The length of time someone has existed.
What is age?
Having what common health problem is a risk factor for developing dementia?
What is heart disease?
This is the name for the diet of people in Greece, Portugal, and Spain.
What is Mediterranean diet?
People often place these near doors, in the bathroom or kitchen.
What are loose rugs.
To decrease the risk for developing dementia, one should wear this while riding a bike.
What is a helmet?
"My grandmother and an aunt had dementia" is an example of this.
What is family history.
The body's relative mass or quantity of matter.
What is weigth?
In addition to Mediterreanan Diet, what is the name of a diet that is healthy for the brain?
What is the MIND diet?
Adequate __________ is important, especially at night, if you need to use the restroom.
What is lighting?
Examples include knitting, reading, and drawing.
What are hobbies?
Which race has the highest percentage of individuals with dementia in the US?
What is Black or African American
This unhealthy lifestyle habit can contribute to the development of dementia.
What is smoking?
In both the Mediterranean and MIND diets, one should do what with sweets?
What is avoid or limit?
This type of shoe is not recommended for people who are succeptible to falls.
What are flip flops?
Going to church, participating in a club, or going to a neighborhood event are types of this.
What are social activities
What ethnicity has the highest percentage of individuals with dementia in the US?
What is Hispanic.
Eggs, steak, bacon, and cheese all contain high levels of this.
What is cholesterol.
In both the Mediterranean and MIND diets, what type of fat is recommended?
What is olive oil?
A visit to this type of doctor at least once a year can help with fall prevention.
What is an eye doctor?
Swimming, biking, or brisk walking are what type of exercise?
What is endurance?
Most cases of dementia affect which age group?
What is 65 years of age and older.
Participation in high impact sports such as boxing and football can increase the risk of dementia because of the high incidence of this.
What are head injuries.
According to the Mediterranean and MIND diets, what should be the main source of protein?
What is (1) fish (2) poultry (3) legumes (any of these 3 would be correct
Tai chi and yoga are good for this, which is important in fall prevention.
What is balance?
This type of routine includes attempting to keep the same number of hours daily, avoiding liquids and caffeine in the evening, and adjusting the room temperature as needed.