At Brookdale, we're proud to provide healthcare professionals an opportunity each month to earn Continuing Education Credits (CEU). In a CEU webinar earlier this year, Carol Cummings, RN, BSN, the Sr. Director of Optimum Life Engagement, reviewed the top ways seniors can improve overall brain health. View her presentation here for a peek into the program
1. During adolescence, the brain undergoes synaptic pruning which reduces neurons and connections, leaving more efficient configurations. Children activate more brain regions than adults for tasks.
2. As people age, the brain undergoes structural changes like ventriculomegaly where ventricles expand up to 1% per year. Different brain regions and tissues are susceptible to aging.
3. Gray matter consists of cell bodies and white matter consists of axons connecting neurons. These brain matters change during aging.
The document discusses several changes that occur in the aging brain including a loss of neurons, decreased cognitive ability starting at age 40, and changes in senses, muscles, emotions, and learning ability. Diseases like Alzheimer's and strokes can further impact brain function. While neurogenesis allows some rebuilding, the process decreases with age. Lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and mental stimulation may help support brain health.
- The aging population has spurred research into how the brain ages, as life expectancy has increased from 47 years in 1900 to over 75 years currently.
- While some mental decline does occur with age, it is generally mild for most people. Severe decline is often due to diseases like Alzheimer's rather than normal aging.
- Environmental factors like education, physical and mental activity, sleep, and diet appear to influence brain aging, with stimulating environments and healthy behaviors linked to better cognitive functioning in old age.
1. The document discusses issues related to aging and the brain, including trends showing rising rates of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions as populations age.
2. It explores myths around brain aging and function, noting research has disproven ideas like losing brain cells daily or only using a small part of the brain.
3. The document proposes a wellness model to maintain brain health through lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, mental stimulation and managing stress.
- Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is now considered a major public health problem affecting millions of older Americans.
- The disease is characterized by the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which disrupt communication between neurons. It typically progresses from mild memory loss to severe brain damage over a period of years.
- While the causes are not fully known, risk factors include genetics, age, and lifestyle. Diagnosis involves ruling out other conditions through medical exams, tests, and brain imaging. Currently available treatments can only temporarily slow symptoms but not stop or reverse the disease process.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical impairment that affects movement and motor skills. It is caused by abnormalities in the developing brain, often before birth. Common causes include low birth weight, premature birth, infections, and lack of oxygen. CP affects areas like the cortex, basal ganglia, and cerebellum. It can cause spasticity, ataxia, or dyskinesia. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may include issues with mobility, muscle tone, coordination, speech, and secondary effects like pain, fatigue, and depression. As people with CP age, secondary effects can worsen earlier than normal. Challenging behaviors are also common, especially for those with intellectual disabilities or
This document discusses hormone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormones. It notes that hormones play an important role in health for both men and women, and that hormone imbalance can cause many symptoms. Pellet therapy is presented as the most effective delivery method for bioidentical hormones, providing steady levels without side effects. The benefits of hormone balancing for conditions like menopause, andropause, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, heart health, and arthritis are summarized. Key takeaways emphasize finding an expert for individualized hormone testing and therapy.
1. During adolescence, the brain undergoes synaptic pruning which reduces neurons and connections, leaving more efficient configurations. Children activate more brain regions than adults for tasks.
2. As people age, the brain undergoes structural changes like ventriculomegaly where ventricles expand up to 1% per year. Different brain regions and tissues are susceptible to aging.
3. Gray matter consists of cell bodies and white matter consists of axons connecting neurons. These brain matters change during aging.
The document discusses several changes that occur in the aging brain including a loss of neurons, decreased cognitive ability starting at age 40, and changes in senses, muscles, emotions, and learning ability. Diseases like Alzheimer's and strokes can further impact brain function. While neurogenesis allows some rebuilding, the process decreases with age. Lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and mental stimulation may help support brain health.
- The aging population has spurred research into how the brain ages, as life expectancy has increased from 47 years in 1900 to over 75 years currently.
- While some mental decline does occur with age, it is generally mild for most people. Severe decline is often due to diseases like Alzheimer's rather than normal aging.
- Environmental factors like education, physical and mental activity, sleep, and diet appear to influence brain aging, with stimulating environments and healthy behaviors linked to better cognitive functioning in old age.
1. The document discusses issues related to aging and the brain, including trends showing rising rates of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions as populations age.
2. It explores myths around brain aging and function, noting research has disproven ideas like losing brain cells daily or only using a small part of the brain.
3. The document proposes a wellness model to maintain brain health through lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, mental stimulation and managing stress.
- Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is now considered a major public health problem affecting millions of older Americans.
- The disease is characterized by the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which disrupt communication between neurons. It typically progresses from mild memory loss to severe brain damage over a period of years.
- While the causes are not fully known, risk factors include genetics, age, and lifestyle. Diagnosis involves ruling out other conditions through medical exams, tests, and brain imaging. Currently available treatments can only temporarily slow symptoms but not stop or reverse the disease process.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical impairment that affects movement and motor skills. It is caused by abnormalities in the developing brain, often before birth. Common causes include low birth weight, premature birth, infections, and lack of oxygen. CP affects areas like the cortex, basal ganglia, and cerebellum. It can cause spasticity, ataxia, or dyskinesia. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may include issues with mobility, muscle tone, coordination, speech, and secondary effects like pain, fatigue, and depression. As people with CP age, secondary effects can worsen earlier than normal. Challenging behaviors are also common, especially for those with intellectual disabilities or
This document discusses hormone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormones. It notes that hormones play an important role in health for both men and women, and that hormone imbalance can cause many symptoms. Pellet therapy is presented as the most effective delivery method for bioidentical hormones, providing steady levels without side effects. The benefits of hormone balancing for conditions like menopause, andropause, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, heart health, and arthritis are summarized. Key takeaways emphasize finding an expert for individualized hormone testing and therapy.
Neuromyths are commonly held beliefs about the brain that have been shown to be untrue or misleading. Some examples include the ideas that we only use 10% of our brain, that listening to classical music makes you smarter, and that learning styles like VAK are scientifically valid. While early childhood experiences are important for brain development, their impact on later success is due more to social factors than critical periods in brain development. Factors like diet, exercise, and hydration can impact cognition, but many proposed links between them and academic or behavioral outcomes have little scientific evidence. The brain remains plastic and able to form new connections throughout life.
This document provides an overview of human development across the lifespan, including both normal and abnormal development. It covers prenatal development, changes through infancy and childhood according to sensorimotor and cognitive stages. It also discusses attachment theory, emotional development, and approaches to studying development. Regarding abnormal development, it addresses teratogens, childhood psychological disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, pervasive developmental disorders, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, and genetic syndromes associated with mental retardation.
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and debilitating disease that robs those affected of their abilities to communicate, think clearly, function independently, and remember friends and family. It is caused by plaques and tangles forming in the brain that damage and kill neurons. There is no known cure, but some treatments can help slow progression. Prevention through lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and mental stimulation may reduce risk. Alzheimer's places a large emotional and financial burden on patients and their families.
2015 Cancer Survivorship Conference - Optimizing Brain Healthjeffersonhospital
1) The document discusses optimizing brain health through regular physical and cognitive exercise, social engagement, primary care, sleep, nutrition, and limiting medication side effects.
2) It describes "chemo-brain" as cognitive difficulties reported by some cancer survivors after chemotherapy and summarizes recent research showing chemo-brain is a real but complex issue, with some studies finding long-term cognitive impacts while others do not.
3) Some factors that may impact chemo-brain risk include individual pre-chemo vulnerabilities, stress, coping style, and expectation biases in self-reported cognitive measures.
The human brain controls how we think and react through billions of nerve cells that send and receive information around the body. It is made up of several major parts including the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. The cerebrum is responsible for intelligence, personality, thinking, language, and motor functions. The cerebellum controls movement, coordination, and sensory perception. The brain stem connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord and controls functions like arousal and breathing. Brain damage can be caused by factors like alcohol abuse, head injuries, lack of blood flow, and tumors. Exercise, wearing protective gear, and regular checkups can help prevent brain damage.
The human brain controls how we think and react through billions of nerve cells that send and receive information around the body. It is made up of several major parts including the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. The cerebrum is responsible for intelligence, personality, thinking, language, and motor functions. The cerebellum controls movement, coordination, and sensory perception. The brain stem connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord and controls functions like arousal and breathing. Brain damage can be caused by factors like alcohol abuse, blows to the head, lack of blood flow, tumors, and genetics. Exercising regularly, wearing protective gear, and getting regular medical checkups can help prevent brain damage.
Brain drain or brain train? Identify among dietary, exercise, sleep, and environmental factors how you can improve your brain and decrease risk of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Memory fails occur at every age. What factors do you need to know in order to reduce your losses or enhance your current storage?
Train your brain right and start now to decrease risk or reverse the effects of aging.
This document provides information from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto's website about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, risk factors, lifestyle choices to promote brain health, and programs offered by the society. It defines dementia and its causes, compares normal and Alzheimer's-affected brains, lists signs and symptoms, and risk factors within and beyond our control. It recommends social engagement, physical activity, a healthy diet, managing stress, enough sleep, and mental challenges to take action for a healthier brain. The society offers services like counseling, support groups, workshops and an iPod project to provide personalized music to dementia patients.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive decline. The document outlines the symptoms, causes, complications, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The causes involve plaques and tangles of proteins in the brain. Diagnosis involves physical and neurological exams, brain imaging and other tests. Current treatments can temporarily improve symptoms but do not stop the progression. Lifestyle factors like exercise, diet and social interaction may support cognitive function.
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The presentation discussed the connections between exercise and Alzheimer's disease. It began with an overview of Alzheimer's, defining it as a progressive brain disease that destroys memory and cognitive skills. Statistics showed that Alzheimer's prevalence is increasing as the population ages. The presentation then explored how several lifestyle factors like high blood pressure, obesity, and lack of exercise are modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's. It concluded by reviewing evidence that exercise may delay the onset of Alzheimer's by positively impacting those risk factors and cognitive functioning.
The document discusses the relationship between exercise, mood disorders like depression, and Alzheimer's disease. It provides information on the basics of mood disorders and Alzheimer's, statistics on prevalence, and modifiable risk factors like exercise. Regular exercise is associated with reduced risk of depression by impacting psychology, neurogenesis, and neurochemistry. Exercise also delays the onset and reduces the risk of Alzheimer's possibly by influencing conditions like hypertension, obesity, and diabetes that are themselves risk factors.
2015: Memory Changes Across the Spectrum of Brain Aging-GalaskoSDGWEP
Memory and cognition change with normal aging in several ways:
- Memory retrieval becomes less efficient although new learning is intact
- Slowing of cognition and motor skills occurs
- Executive function such as multitasking declines slightly
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) involves memory decline with normal other cognition and minimal functional impairment, progressing to dementia in 8-15% per year. Brief cognitive screens plus informant reports can detect MCI and dementia so interventions can maintain function. Lifestyle factors like exercise, cognitive stimulation, and heart health may help preserve brain health in aging.
Dementia is a progressive syndrome caused by diseases of the brain that results in cognitive decline. It affects memory, thinking, behavior, and ability to perform everyday tasks. There are different types of dementia, with the most common being Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Risk factors include increasing age, family history, head injuries, and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and social engagement. Early diagnosis has benefits such as access to treatment and support services. Current drug treatments can temporarily improve symptoms but do not cure the disease. Adopting a healthy lifestyle through diet, physical activity, mental stimulation and social interaction may help reduce risks and maximize well-being.
Dorian is one of the most sought after speakers on his subject of Wellness and speaks all over the World for businesses and organisations that are keen to understand the impact of Corporate Wellness on their performance.
He has spoken at numerous events around the globe and provides his audiences with thought provoking tools and techniques which they can apply to both their work and home lives to enhance wellness.
This document provides tips for maintaining brain health as we age. It notes that small declines in brain function begin in our 20s, and risks of conditions like Alzheimer's increase greatly with age. It recommends getting regular exercise to improve blood flow and growth of new brain cells, eating a diet low in inflammation by reducing refined carbs and sugars, and managing stress and sleep. A key point is that the gut and brain are strongly connected, and maintaining a healthy gut through a varied diet including probiotics can positively impact brain function as well. The tips are summarized as exercising regularly, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, sleeping well, managing stress, and remembering the gut-brain connection.
The document discusses the importance of proper nutrition for brain development. It explains that the brain requires essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates found in foods like fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts in order to function, grow and develop properly. A lack of these key nutrients can impair brain development and cognition. Children who experience malnutrition often face lasting behavioral and cognitive issues as their brains fail to reach their full potential. Maintaining good nutrition throughout one's lifetime also helps prevent neurodegeneration and supports optimal brain functioning.
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Brain drain or brain train? Identify among dietary, exercise, sleep, and environmental factors how you can improve your brain and decrease risk of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
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1. Cross Train Your Brain
Carol Cummings, BSN, RN, CWC
Sr. Dir. Optimum Life Engagement
2. Objectives
• Name the six dimensions of wellness and how they relate
to healthy brain function.
• Identify normal versus pathological changes associated
with brain aging.
• Identify the modifiable risk factors for dementia.
• Create and apply a personal plan for brain health.
7. Emerging Brain Research
• The brain is flexible (neuroplasticity)
• Re-wired rather than hardwired
• Neurogenesis: new brain cells!
• BDNF: important for neuron survival and
growth (Miracle-Gro for the brain)
• Exercise spawns neurons; environmental
enrichment helps them survive
8. Three Important Terms
8
Neural Plasticity
The brain is “plastic” and can continue
to grow and change throughout life-
forming new brain cells and new
connections between existing cells.
Neurogenesis
The development of new brain cells
when the brain is stimulated.
Brain Resilience
A brain that has many brain cells and
connections is resilient and can delay
onset of dementia symptoms.
10. Normal changes
– Brain shrinks-especially the hippocampus where
new learning occurs.
– Word finding is slower.
– Retrieval of information is slower.
However…
– Memory loss is not a normal part of aging
The Brain and Aging
11. Memory and Aging
Normal changes
– Loss of pure, raw memory
– Things in context preserved
– Focus and concentration difficulties
– Do not interfere with daily living activities
12. Raw Memory vs. Context
• Car
• Man
• Park
• Store
• Cart
• Antique
• Drug
13. Dementia
• A syndrome of decline in memory and other
cognitive functions sufficient to affect daily
life.
• Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type
• Consider the “look alikes”
• Progressive and disabling
• NOT a normal aspect of aging
• Different from normal cognitive lapses
14. Warning Signs
• Memory loss
• Difficulty performing
familiar tasks
• Problems with language
• Disorientation
• Impaired judgment
• Problems with abstract
thinking
• Misplacing items
• Changes in mood or
behavior
• Personality changes
• Loss of initiative
16. Alzheimer’s disease
• Uncommon before age 65.
• Prevalence doubles every 5 years after age 65:
– 1-2% at 65
– 2-4% at 70
– 4-8% at 75
– 8-16% at 80
– 16-32% at 85
– Incidence continues to increase after 90
17. Alzheimer’s Demographics
• 5 million in U.S. currently
• 15 million in U.S. by 2050
• Every 70 seconds, another American is
diagnosed with AD.
• My mid-century, another case every 30
seconds
24. Dementia Economics
• Over $200 billion annually for care and lost
productivity.
• Only partial coverage provided through
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance.
• Families bear greatest burden of expense.
27. Dimensions For Brain Health
27
• Physical
• Emotional
• Purposeful
• Social
• Spiritual
• Intellectual
28. Physical - Nutrition
Antioxidants:
Help to combat cellular damage
•Fruits and vegetables
– Eat a variety, all colors
– Apples, blueberries, and cranberries
rich in quercetin, an antioxidant that
protects brain cells
•Coffee
•Tumeric (curcumin)
•Red wine
29. Physical - Nutrition
Omega-3 Fats:
Remember the brain is 60%
fat. Sources:
– Fatty fish such as tuna,
salmon, mackerel
– Flax seed, grind and
sprinkle on food
– Nuts-walnuts, almonds
– Oils: Flax, olive
30. Who would like to reduce their risk of
Alzheimer’s disease by more than
50%?
31. MIND Diet
(Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)
• Green leafy vegetables (like spinach and salad greens): At least six
servings a week
• Other vegetables: At least one a day
• Nuts: Five servings a week
• Berries: Two or more servings a week
• Beans: At least three servings a week
• Whole grains: Three or more servings a day
• Fish: Once a week
• Poultry (like chicken or turkey): Two times a week
• Olive oil: Use it as your main cooking oil.
• Wine: One glass a day
32. MIND Diet: Avoid or Reduce
• Red meat: Less than four servings a week
• Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoon daily
• Cheese: Less than one serving a week
• Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings a week
• Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week
33. Physical – Exercise 30 minutes per day
• Benefits
– Reduces the risk of
developing Alzheimer’s
– Improves blood flow to the
brain
– Elevates mood
– Reduces stress
– Promotes new brain cells
– Reduces other risk factors
34. Quiz Question
What physical activity demonstrated
the greatest benefit in reduction of
risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and other
dementias?
Source: Einstein Aging Study
36. • Chronic stress leads to
elevated cortisol levels.
• Sustained cortisol
elevations are toxic to
neurons in the
hippocampus.
• Depression can be
associated with cognitive
impairment.
Emotional Stress
41. Social and Civic Engagement
• Isolation associated with higher dementia risk.
• Creative community projects are a rich source of
mental challenge .
• Dr. Cohen’s study: those participating in a
community-based arts program:
– Made fewer visits to the doctor
– Fell less often
– Used less medication
– Were less likely to be depressed
42. Sleep
• Sleep necessary for normal neuron function.
• Too little sleep impairs concentration,
memory, physical performance, ability to carry
out math calculations.
• Profound sleep deprivation can lead to
hallucinations and mood swings.
• Sleep allows neurons used while we are awake
a chance to shut down and repair themselves.
43. Intellectual Stimulation
Effects of Cognitive Training in Older Adults
Significant percentages of older adults who trained for
five weeks improved their memory, reasoning and
information processing speed.
Einstein Aging Study
Conclusion: those who participated at least twice
weekly in reading, playing games, playing musical
instruments were significantly less likely to develop
dementia.
44. • Forming new
connections happens
when we challenge the
brain.
• Learn something new
and difficult:
– Play an instrument
– Take up a new creative
hobby
– Learn a new language
Intellectual Learn New Things
44
46. Your Brain on Google
TextText InternetInternet
Net NaiveNet Naive
Net SavvyNet Savvy
47. Brain Games
To be effective they should include these three
elements:
• Novelty-learning new things forms new connections
• Variety-challenging many areas of the brain
• Challenge-should be difficult but not stressful
53. Action Steps
• Diet rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids
• Keep physically active
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Ballroom dancing may help you to be both
intellectually stimulated and physically active
• Remain intellectually stimulated and socially engaged
• Control stress
• Live life with purpose
54. Quiz
Steps can be taken to improve one’s brain function in
the later years of life.
The brain has a limited capacity to form new
brain cells.
False
Exercise is a valuable aid to learning.
True
Difficulty with concentration and focus are
common with aging of the brain.
True
True
55. Quiz
False
False
True
False
Normal age-related memory loss interferes
with daily living activities.
Dementia is normal with advanced age.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type
of dementia.
Dementia can always be prevented.
56. Memory is a way of holding onto the
things you love, the things you
are, the things you never want to lose.
-The Wonder Years
57. Resources
• The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program, G. Small
• Spark, J. Ratey
• The Alzheimer’s Action Plan, P. Doraiswamy
• Exercise and Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide
from the NIA
– www.nia.nih.gov
– 800-222-2225
• Alzheimer’s Association
– www.alz.org
– 800-272-3900
• For Caregivers: Take Your Oxygen First, Gibbons,
Huysman, Laird
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Explanation: The Stroop test is used in neuropsychological evaluations to measure mental vitality and flexibility. Performing well requires strong attention and self-regulation capability.
You have to say the color of the word not the word itself. Have the audience do this along with you and say the colors out loud. It helps if you have a laser pointer or other way to point to each word. Have fun with it. Everyone will be laughing by the end.
This is a very simplistic view of what is a very complex organ. It shows the major lobes of the brain and gives a general explanation of their function. Buried in the temporal lobe is the hippocampus-the site of new learning and memory.
In reality, the brain is very, very complex and not completely understood. What we do know is that every part of the brain has a known function. The old idea that humans only use 10% of their brains is not true.
Here are a few brain facts.
Your brain weighs 2 to 4 pounds, Your brain is composed of 60% fat
25% of blood from each heartbeat goes to the brain
The last part of the brain to mature is the frontal lobe which controls judgment and planning. As many of you know from raising children, our brains don’t fully mature until around age 25! That explains a lot about teenage risk taking and bad decisions.
Much of what we have learned about the different areas of the brain, have been learned from others misfortune. Through studying those with some form of brain damage, we’ve learned a lot about the different areas of the brain.
When a stroke or traumatic brain injury (such as a car accident) occurs, damage to a particular area can cause loss of function or ability. For example, damage to the temporal lobe, can cause a person to be unable to understand what other’s are saying to them. And, damage to the left side of the brain can cause a person to be unable to control the right side of their body. There is a part of the brain known as the fusiform gyrus which, if damaged, has caused people to be unable to recognize faces.
This is a graphic of the building block of the brain-the Neuron or brain cell or nerve cell.
Your brain has about 100 billion neurons.
Each neuron connects with the next neuron through the finger like projections called dendrites.
The lit area in the slide depicts how one neuron connects to another neuron.
Through a small gap or “synapse” the brain cells communicate and pass messages along at lightening speed.
Each neuron has anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 connections. 100 billion neurons X 10,000 connections: That adds up to a number too big for the average person to calculate.
Messages are sent through electrical impulse. In fact while you are awake your brain generates between 10-23 watts of power-enough energy to power a light bulb.
New connections between brain cells are formed when we use the brain in new ways.
Optional exercise-tell the audience to fold their arms. Then tell them to unfold and redo it but with the opposite arm on top. This is hard for most people because it is asking the brain to do something a new way. They just formed a new connection!
Background and optional information to discuss:
Each nerve cell connects with many others to form communication networks. Groups of nerve cells have special jobs. Some are involved in thinking, learning and remembering. Others help us see, hear and smell.
The number of connections between neurons varies throughout life. Children, ages 2-4, have more connections between neurons. As we mature, selective pruning helps the brain to mature. Pruning involved getting rid of unneeded or unused connections.
To do their work, brain cells operate like tiny factories. The brain cells (or neurons) receive supplies, generate energy, construct equipment and get rid of waste. Cells also process and store information and communicate with other cells. Keeping everything running requires coordination as well as large amounts of fuel and oxygen.
Scientists believe Alzheimer's disease prevents parts of a cell's factory from running well. They are not sure where the trouble starts. But just like a real factory, backups and breakdowns in one system cause problems in other areas. As damage spreads, cells lose their ability to do their jobs and, eventually die, causing irreversible changes in the brain.
Research over the past 20 years has shown us some very exciting things.
We used to think that we had all the brain cells we would ever have when we were born.
We now know that the brain can change and grow, forming new brain cells and new connections throughout the life span. It does not matter how old you are.
Neural Plasticity is why adults are able to recover and re-learn skills after a stroke or other injuries to the brain. Plasticity is the brain’s ability to change and grow throughout life.
When we learn new things, we’re forcing our brain to make new brain cells and new connections between brain cells. Our brain’s ability to create new brain cells is called neurogenesis. Most neurogenesis occurs in-utero (before we’re born), but creating new brain cells can happen throughout life.
A brain that is resilient looks like a jungle. If you took a weed whacker to a jungle-you really would not make a big dent. The weed whacker represents the damage that a disease like Alzheimer’s can do. A resilient brain has reserves and may be able to delay the onset of symptoms. This is why keeping your brain active and learning may help slow-down the onset or help to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s.
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As we age, our brains change.
The aging process is associated with several structural, chemical, and functional changes in the brain as well as a host of other changes. Recent reports suggest that as organisms age, there are distinct changes in the expression of genes in our DNA that causes these changes.
Through looking at brain images using CTs and MRIs, studies have reported age-related decreases in the size of different areas in the brain. Some brain regions shrink at a rate of up to 1% per year, while others remain relatively stable until the end of life. The shrinking of the hippocampus is why learning new things becomes more difficult as we age.
Also by looking at brain images, we’ve learned that the part of the brain responsible for word retrieval matures then declines earlier than other parts of the brain. This is why word-finding becomes more slow as we age.
From other studies, we’ve learned that the number of dendrite spines (or connections to other neurons) decrease in size and number. This explains why retrieval of information becomes slower after age 50.
This is an exercise that utilizes a new tool to help with remembering a list.
Memorizing a list of words can be difficult. Ask the audience to look at this list for 30 seconds. Then click-the list will disappear. Ask if anyone remembers the list. Some will have a few words but none will have them all.
Explain that when you make a mental image-it helps you to remember because it uses other parts of the brain. Then click to have each of the images come up.
A young man drove his antique car to a local drug store. When he tried to park, he accidentally bumped into a shopping cart
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The answer to this question is no-however… we can reduce the risk through holistic lifestyle choices.
Optimum Life is Brookdale’s philosophy of wellness-incorporates six dimensions-
physical, emotional, purposeful, social, spiritual and intellectual- that enlightens everything we do.
You can remember the dimensions with the acronym PEPSSI
This holistic philosophy is at the heart of all we do at Brookdale. The brain health program is designed around these six dimensions as there are things we can do in each dimension to improve brain health and also to impact overall well-being.
There are basically two “buckets” of brain healthy foods. The first is antioxidants-these help to combat cellular damage that is happening all the time due to normal metabolism and aging. Eat a colorful diet with many fruits and vegetables. Apples, blueberries and cranberries are rich in a substance calle quercetin that helps to protect brain cells.
Coffee and tumeric (a spice) also have shown to have benefit. Red wine in moderation is also good (1 6 oz glass per day for women and two for men)
Optimum Life Cuisine at Brookdale
Optimum Life Cuisine is a delicious way for residents to meet their healthy eating goals. It is abundant in whole grains, meats, poultry and fish, low fat dairy and includes a wide
variety of fruits and vegetables. In addition, healthy fats, fresh herbs, spices and other low sodium seasonings are used in meal preparation.
These elements are all found in the Mediterranean diet which has been shown in research to support good health, including good brain health,
The second “bucket” is omega 3 fats. These fats are especially good for the brain. Remember the brain is 60% fat. Cold water fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna are great sources of Omega 3 fats. Flax seen, nuts and good oils are also sources.
Fish oil supplements are used by many , but their benefit has not been proven. Talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
There is a great deal of research related to the benefits of exercise. This is probably the single most important thing to do for brain health and over all health. It has many benefits, including producing a substance that helps to spawn new brain cells.
You should get 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on most days of the week. Also, stay generally active throughout the day.
Brookdale Fitness-B-Fit
Brookdale’s signature exercise program
At all Brookdale locations
Based on the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine
Includes brain healthy exercises, Tai Chi and relaxation
The Einstein aging study is the landmark study that showed that leisure activities at least twice per week are beneficial for dementia risk reduction.
Ask the audience why you think this is the case? Ballroom dancing is social, mental (have to memorize the steps), and fun! All things that are good for the brain.
To begin with, stress is regulated by three components: the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal gland, each working in tandem with the other. When the brain senses stress, the brain stem alerts the adrenal glands to send out sugar into your bloodstream, giving you that hyperactive feeling when stress kicks in. Additionally, your hypothalamus sends signals to your pituitary gland, telling it to release a hormone called cortisol in order to keep up the high amounts of sugar in your body, prolonging your stress time. Although the injection of these hormones into our bodies helps us overcome whatever causes our stress, there are, in fact, long term negative effects to prolonged periods of stress.
Stress hormones are toxic to brain cells so stress reduction is a very important brain health strategy . Meditation helps to “turn down” the emotional part of our brain and relieve stress.. This image shows a scan of a brain before and after 10 minutes of meditation. Meditation has many benefits to the brain. Numerous studies have shown that meditation changes the brain and also helps with depression.
Many other spiritual practices are good for the brain as well- such as prayer, gratitude, forgiveness, and attendance at worship services
Many studies show the importance of social interaction for healthy aging
Social support helps reduce dementia risk
Relationships help to provide meaning and stimulate the brain.
Residents at Brookdale are free to engage in as many social activities as they choose! This is one of the most beneficial and important reasons to live in a Brookdale community. Our goal is to provide a variety of interesting activities for ALL residents and to help them connect in ways that are meaningful to the resident.
Keeping your brain ‘moving’ is a way to keep it healthy! Studies have shown that people who keep mentally active are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
You can ‘stretch’ your brain by learning things such as:
How to play an instrument
Learning to paint or draw
Learning a few phrases (or more) in another language
Or even trying to write with your non-dominant hand
Three factors associated with the least cognitive decline: education, exercise, and self-efficacy.
Rush University: Those with a lesser sense of purpose were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
UMichigan Institute for Social Research: those who assist others live longer.
1,238 older adults already participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project and the Minority Aging Research Study.
Participants averaged 78 years old and were dementia-free.
People who reported a greater level of purpose in life were about half as likely to die over the follow-up period compared to people with a lower level of purpose.
It doesn't seem to matter much what the purpose is.
Dr Boyle: "What this is saying is, if you find purpose in life, if you find your life is meaningful and if you have goal-directed behavior, you are likely to live longer.”
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.
That’s why we’re here today. Our memories are precious --they give us an immense sense of satisfaction with our lives and provide a common bond with family and friends.
A Met Life Foundation Survey in 2006 showed that outside of cancer, Americans fear Alzheimer's disease more than heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Brookdale cares for over (90,00 number of) residents who are living with some form of dementia. This presentation is meant to help you learn:
Some basic facts about your brain
what you can do to slow the onset of dementia and
how we here at Brookdale can help residents to live a brain healthy life
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