Dementia Prevention and Brain Health

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Oct 21, 2021 - 4:47pm CDT

Resource Type: 
Audio

This podcast (16:46 minutes) hosted by Nicole Cook features guest speaker, Raymond Ownby, and they discuss dementia prevention and brain health in older adults. This podcast includes: a discussion on dementia prevention in older adults from a clinician's perspective; research and expert opinion showcasing that lifestyle interventions may be effective in slowing cognitive decline and even preventing dementia; helping patients develop and maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, a healthy diet, cognitive activities may be an effective strategy; effective behavior change strategies and support may be essential in helping patients in developing brain healthy lifestyles.

Author(s): 
Nicole Cook
Raymond Ownby
Subject: 
Communities & Population Health
Education & Learning
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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