A study recently undertaken by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY, found that the rate of dementia in adults has decreased among the group born after 1929.\u00a0 Researchers confirmed that while the incidence of dementia increased as those who were studied grew older, the year of birth played a significant role.\u00a0 Measuring incidence of dementia per 100 person-years, researchers found rates of:<\/p>\n
There is still a need for research to understand the cause of this positive trend.\u00a0 Healthcare providers continue to advise that preventative care decreases the incidence of cardiovascular disease for those with high blood pressure and\/or high cholesterol.\u00a0 The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommends lifestyle modification to lower risk by consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and limiting consumption of saturated fat.\u00a0 Coupled with diet, the AAFP recommends 3-4 sessions of moderate exercise per week.<\/p>\n
While the trend is positive regarding the diagnosis of dementia, the aging of our population has the potential to have a dramatic impact on those affected by this disease.\u00a0 According to Alzheimer\u2019s Disease International (2015) there was a prevalence of 48.6 million cases in 2015 which is projected to increase to 131.5 million by 2050.<\/p>\n
Those affected by dementia will be at risk as they age with the disease.\u00a0 They will require diligent attention to their safety and legal needs.\u00a0 Terri Chabaud & Associates is ready to help.<\/p>\n
Alzheimer\u2019s Disease International (2015). The global impact of dementia.\u00a0 Retrieved from https:\/\/www.alz.co.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/pdfs\/global-impact-dementia-infographic.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n American Academy of Family Physicians. (2017). Clinical practice guidelines: Lifestyle management to reduce cardiovascular risk<\/i>.\u00a0 Retrieved from http:\/\/www.aafp.org\/patient-care\/clinical-recommendations\/all\/cardiovascular-risk.html<\/a><\/p>\n