Before becoming dementia. Six preventive methods from daily life
Dementia is a symptom in which brain cells die or do not work properly, which makes it impossible to remember what we have been remembering or simple actions of daily life as ever. As human body and brain functions decline with aging, it is impossible to completely prevent this in current medical care .
Even if it is a household appliance or the like, even if it breaks down, you can regain function as new as by exchanging the parts, but you can not replace parts of the brain. What we can do is to incorporate regular lifestyle and moderate exercise, so as not to become dementia in daily life, to live and live healthily .
This time we will introduce about dementia prevention law which can be practiced in daily life .
In the first place, many people have doubts that "Because medicine has developed up to this point, do not you get rid of medicine with dementia?" Certainly there are drugs that are effective in dementia.
In 1999, Japan's first dementia drug "Aricept (Donepezil Hydrochloride)" was launched and prescribed at every hospital as a drug to control the progress of dementia. However, the effect of alleviating the symptoms was never big, and side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, as well as hand tremor shivering and muscle hardening were reported. In addition, it is reported that the person who was mild until then suddenly became angry. Thus, drugs are not necessarily universal, and risks of side effects must also be considered .
In recent years, new drugs other than Aricept have also appeared, and generic items of Aricept, whose patent has expired, also began to appear on the market, so the options to choose drugs have increased. However, it is necessary to firmly consult with the physician prescribing medicine, the family to be examined, and the doctor who prescribes medicine, really whether treatment by medication is appropriate.
So, from here we will introduce six initiatives that can prevent dementia in everyday life without relying on medicine.
Intellectual training is about brain training such as puzzle, calculation, memorization, searching for mistakes . These texts can also be purchased at bookstores, so I'd like to take my time when I have time at home.
Recently, I also see a day service that downloads brain train appli to mobile tablet and offers it.
Epidemiological studies in the country have reported that those who exercise more than 30 minutes per week are lowering the risk of developing dementia by 40 to 50% compared with those who are not doing it.
As exercise, besides classic things such as walking and stretching, things that can be combined with hobbies such as Tai Chi, Yoga class, and swimming pool are also good. Recently, senior courses are also set up at the training gym.
Dual task is a training method that performs two actions at the same time . It is said that by performing two actions at the same time in this way, the blood flow of the frontal lobe of the brain becomes active, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the brain function .
For example, the action of "folding laundry while watching TV" is also a dual task. Besides, there is training such as a conductor to shake three beats with one hand and four beats with the other hand. Although this seems to be easy at first sight, you will find out that it is surprisingly difficult if you do it.
Stimulating human senses (tactile, olfactory, visual, taste, hearing) is also considered good for prevention of dementia. For example, aromatherapy has the effect of relaxing and revitalizing mind and body by sniffing a good scent, did you know that brain cells are being stimulated at the same time at the same time? It seems that memories of the past may return due to a nostalgic smell.
Also, there are places where hand therapy is incorporated at nursing care sites . With care through warmth transmitted from the palm, you can give a sense of security by touching directly. It is known not only as a nursing care site but also as a cure that heals people who have been injured in a disaster.
Fats with high fat content cause thrombus and arteriosclerosis, which may cause myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction. " Cerebrovascular dementia", a sequela of cerebral infarction, is caused mainly by unhealthy eating habits .
Olive oil rich in vitamin E has been proved effective in preventing arteriosclerosis, for example, Shodoshima (Kagawa Prefecture), famous as the place of origin of Japanese olives, has a health and longevity project that incorporates olive into his diet We are promoting.
Blue fish such as mackerel also have the effect of making the blood smooth. Animal fat has the property of solidifying white when it cools, but fish oil does not solidify at room temperature. In the long run, it seems that it is better for health to switch to diet of fish and vegetables than carnivorous.
Furthermore, it is not just food ingredients to pay attention to. Eating chewing firmly is also effective for dementia prevention . Because not only helps digestion in the stomach by chewing the food finely, vibration of chewing stimulates the brain.
The reminiscence method is a psychotherapy advocated by American psychiatrist Robert Butler in the 1960s and is now applied as a method to recall past memories by talking about memories or showing pictures .
Even if it becomes severe memory impairment that does not speak to anyone even if you talk to anyone, even if you talk to anyone, changing the emotions will cause a change in the memories of the past, and willingness to communicate with people will be born say. Actually, it has already been practiced as a dementia prevention program.
Every effort we introduced this time has demonstrated its effectiveness. Of course it may be difficult to practice all the methods, but why not just try incorporating it into your daily life just what you are interested in?
Dementia is difficult to recover, but I want to review the everyday life habits and try to make efforts to "undise" .
Even if it is a household appliance or the like, even if it breaks down, you can regain function as new as by exchanging the parts, but you can not replace parts of the brain. What we can do is to incorporate regular lifestyle and moderate exercise, so as not to become dementia in daily life, to live and live healthily .
This time we will introduce about dementia prevention law which can be practiced in daily life .
Effects of dementia drugs and unexpected side effects
In the first place, many people have doubts that "Because medicine has developed up to this point, do not you get rid of medicine with dementia?" Certainly there are drugs that are effective in dementia.
In 1999, Japan's first dementia drug "Aricept (Donepezil Hydrochloride)" was launched and prescribed at every hospital as a drug to control the progress of dementia. However, the effect of alleviating the symptoms was never big, and side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, as well as hand tremor shivering and muscle hardening were reported. In addition, it is reported that the person who was mild until then suddenly became angry. Thus, drugs are not necessarily universal, and risks of side effects must also be considered .
In recent years, new drugs other than Aricept have also appeared, and generic items of Aricept, whose patent has expired, also began to appear on the market, so the options to choose drugs have increased. However, it is necessary to firmly consult with the physician prescribing medicine, the family to be examined, and the doctor who prescribes medicine, really whether treatment by medication is appropriate.
Initiatives for prevention of dementia that can be practiced in daily life
So, from here we will introduce six initiatives that can prevent dementia in everyday life without relying on medicine.
1. Intellectual training
Recently, I also see a day service that downloads brain train appli to mobile tablet and offers it.
2. Strength training
Epidemiological studies in the country have reported that those who exercise more than 30 minutes per week are lowering the risk of developing dementia by 40 to 50% compared with those who are not doing it.
As exercise, besides classic things such as walking and stretching, things that can be combined with hobbies such as Tai Chi, Yoga class, and swimming pool are also good. Recently, senior courses are also set up at the training gym.
3. Dual task (while exercise)
Dual task is a training method that performs two actions at the same time . It is said that by performing two actions at the same time in this way, the blood flow of the frontal lobe of the brain becomes active, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the brain function .
For example, the action of "folding laundry while watching TV" is also a dual task. Besides, there is training such as a conductor to shake three beats with one hand and four beats with the other hand. Although this seems to be easy at first sight, you will find out that it is surprisingly difficult if you do it.
4. Stimulate the five senses
Stimulating human senses (tactile, olfactory, visual, taste, hearing) is also considered good for prevention of dementia. For example, aromatherapy has the effect of relaxing and revitalizing mind and body by sniffing a good scent, did you know that brain cells are being stimulated at the same time at the same time? It seems that memories of the past may return due to a nostalgic smell.
Also, there are places where hand therapy is incorporated at nursing care sites . With care through warmth transmitted from the palm, you can give a sense of security by touching directly. It is known not only as a nursing care site but also as a cure that heals people who have been injured in a disaster.
5. Review of dietary habits
Fats with high fat content cause thrombus and arteriosclerosis, which may cause myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction. " Cerebrovascular dementia", a sequela of cerebral infarction, is caused mainly by unhealthy eating habits .
Olive oil rich in vitamin E has been proved effective in preventing arteriosclerosis, for example, Shodoshima (Kagawa Prefecture), famous as the place of origin of Japanese olives, has a health and longevity project that incorporates olive into his diet We are promoting.
Blue fish such as mackerel also have the effect of making the blood smooth. Animal fat has the property of solidifying white when it cools, but fish oil does not solidify at room temperature. In the long run, it seems that it is better for health to switch to diet of fish and vegetables than carnivorous.
Furthermore, it is not just food ingredients to pay attention to. Eating chewing firmly is also effective for dementia prevention . Because not only helps digestion in the stomach by chewing the food finely, vibration of chewing stimulates the brain.
6. Retrospect
The reminiscence method is a psychotherapy advocated by American psychiatrist Robert Butler in the 1960s and is now applied as a method to recall past memories by talking about memories or showing pictures .
Even if it becomes severe memory impairment that does not speak to anyone even if you talk to anyone, even if you talk to anyone, changing the emotions will cause a change in the memories of the past, and willingness to communicate with people will be born say. Actually, it has already been practiced as a dementia prevention program.
Starting from what you can do leads to premature illness
Every effort we introduced this time has demonstrated its effectiveness. Of course it may be difficult to practice all the methods, but why not just try incorporating it into your daily life just what you are interested in?
Dementia is difficult to recover, but I want to review the everyday life habits and try to make efforts to "undise" .
