So: sensible diet – in moderation. (Gotta love word games.)
@wasatchwriter - Obesity in middle age cuts the risk of dementia.
Gosh I hope there’s truth to this. At 82, my mom suffers from dementia, and it’s horrible.** Three nights ago she forgot that her parents were dead, and my sister and I had to explain that they were.** If I have to risk diabetes or a heart attack to avoid being confused like that, I will do so.
My father in law, and a dear friend is suffering with dementia, and I’ve been attending monthly alzheimers group meetings, and reading daily about this horrid disease. ( you can customize your google news search to include alzheimers)
And, there are many techniques regarding handling memory issue about a loved one who died. You DON’T have to repeat that they are dead. Each night your mother is reliving that grief. There are ways of sidestepping this mine field.
It might be the more humane way if possible,
I struggle with this. Everyone in my immediate family (me, my brother, and my parents) are thin, exercise, avoid simple carbohydrates, and don’t smoke. Despite this, both my parents developed dementia in their mid 70s. My brother, feared dementia, died suddenly 5 months ago from a heart attack which biking. I know smoking is bad, and probably too much sugar is as well. As for the rest, it’s a crap shoot and I am pretty bothered by anyone “preaching” that illness can be avoided if you just eat a certain way.
The director at the retirement community said “it seems to be either the mind or the body that goes.” Of course something has to fail, but she observed those with physical problems tended to have their wits. Maybe it’s just due to a self selected population.
@SouthJerseyChessMom Please consider the possibility that I did not tell the whole story and that your reprimand is not appropriate in this situation. Had this been the “Parents caring for the parent support thread,” your concern might have been warranted.
Agreed. If we all avoid these annoying food preachers it will likely be good for our health and longevity!
About a month ago my husband started the diet proposed in GRAIN BRAIN- dr perlmutter ( neurologist) gluten free, sugar free, protein enhanced diet - low carb diet.
His almost daily headaches went away, he claims he is much more cognitively alert.
My daughters friend, discovered after years of stomach issues, she is allergic to gluten.
My daughters face flushes when she drinks many wines, so there are definite food allergies, which can effect health.
this is old science that is settled but good science.
And pass the salt please
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About a month ago my husband started the diet proposed in GRAIN BRAIN- dr perlmutter ( neurologist) gluten free, sugar free, protein enhanced diet - low carb diet.
His almost daily headaches went away, he claims he is much more cognitively alert.[/qoute]
of course if you avoid sugar and simple carbohydrates you will feel better. But I am unconvinced that you can avoid Alzheimer’s and hear disease.
^ the premise is that " inflammation" is basis of many health issues, and alzheimers may be related to unchecked inflammatory process. It’s not proven, yet. If the dementia process happens decades before symptoms, we don’t have the luxury of waiting for conclusive proof. So what’s to lose, from trying a dietary approach. Apparently, for my husband, headaches, and foggy brain 