Dementia Decoded

By Jennifer Fink | Caregiving Strategist & Host of Dementia Decoded Dementia is confusing. We make it m

Stop guessing and start leading. Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s shouldn't feel like a constant state of crisis. In Dementia Decoded, host Jennifer Fink transforms her two decades ... more

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May 29, 2018Misty Tales – Pros & Cons of Pets for Seniors
Man's best friend might just be a senior's greatest companion. Pets offer unparalleled companionship, reducing loneliness and depression. They encourage physical activity through walks and playtime, improving overall health. Caring for a pet can provide a sense of purpose and routine. However, pet ownership also comes with responsibilities. Consider the financial burden, time commitment, and potential allergies. Additionally, planning for your pet's care in case of illness or hospitalization is essential. Weighing the pros and cons carefully is crucial before bringing a furry friend into your life.
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May 22, 2018 Move It or Lose It – Exercise & Brain Health
In this episode I talk with Tony Salinaro an exercise professional and running coach who is still running at 71. He dealt with his Moms memory loss and now he works with stroke victims to help them recover and age better.
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40min
May 22, 2018 This Is Your Brain on Nutrition – Diet & Brain Health Discussed
This Is Your Brain On Nutrition - Brain Health Discussed On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance.
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May 22, 2018 This Is Your Brain on Nutrition – Diet & Brain Health
Brain health is achieved through high quality nutrition.
This Is Your Brain On Nutrition - Brain Health Discussed
On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy about brain nutrition. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance. Matt works with senior based organizational and executive directors to develop active aging programs that symmetrically prevents injuries and boosts cognitive function. Learn more about brain health and nutrition in this episode.

Last weeks episode was on the benefits of exercise so Matt and I focused on nutrition. Just like with every other chronic disease there are things we should eat to minimize our risk or to slow the progression of symptoms as well as foods we should avoid.

One of the most important nutritional guidelines we can use is the MIND diet. The MIND diet, as the name implies, is designed to promote a healthy mind and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It is a mash-up of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet — two diets that have been found to have several health benefits.

Diet information

MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It was developed by a nutritional epidemiologist, Martha Clare Morris, at Rush University Medical Center through a study that was funded by the National Institute on Aging. Her goal was to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease by promoting a diet consisting of brain-healthy foods.

The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating foods that are as natural as possible, while limiting unhealthy fats and red meat. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, as its name suggests, is aimed at helping to ease hypertension. It focuses on helping people to eat foods that can lower their sodium intake and blood pressure.
The MIND diet recommends eating 10 foods daily and avoiding five types of foods. The healthy-food group contains:

* Vegetables
* Green leafy vegetables in particular
* Berries, especially blueberries
* Nuts
* Beans
* Wine
* Whole grains
* Fish
* Poultry
* Olive

The five unhealthy foods are:

* Fried or fast food
* Red meats
* Cheeses
* Butter and stick margarine
* Pastries and sweets

The rules of the diet are:

* Get at least three servings of whole grains per day
* Eat a salad each day
* Eat one other vegetable every day
* Drink a glass of wine each day
* Snack almost every day on nuts
* Eat beans every other day
* Consume poultry and berries at least twice a week
* Consume fish at least once a week
* Unhealthy foods are allowed, but less than one serving per week, with the exception of butter
* Less than 1 tablespoon a day of butter is allowed per day

Benefits
The researchers' main goal in creating the MIND diet was to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). According the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, it is estimated that about a half-million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

The study also found that the longer a person followed the MIND diet, the better protected the individual was from developing Alzheimer's. The results of the study were published in March 2015, in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
Special Bonus for Listeners:
As you heard in this episode I changed my eating and lost 100 pounds. I kept off 90 of those pounds for 3.5 year, then I hit 50, had to deal with my dying Father, with my Mother, you know, life.
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50min
May 22, 2018 005 -This Is Your Brain on Nutrition – Diet & Brain Health
This Is Your Brain On Nutrition – Brain Health Discussed
On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy about brain nutrition. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance. Matt works with senior based organizational and executive directors to develop active aging programs that symmetrically prevents injuries and boosts cognitive function. Learn more about brain health and nutrition in this episode.
Last weeks episode was on the benefits of exercise so Matt and I focused on nutrition. Just like with every other chronic disease there are things we should eat to minimize our risk or to slow the progression of symptoms as well as foods we should avoid.
One of the most important nutritional guidelines we can use is the MIND diet. The MIND diet, as the name implies, is designed to promote a healthy mind and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It is a mash-up of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet — two diets that have been found to have several health benefits.
Diet information
MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It was developed by a nutritional epidemiologist, Martha Clare Morris, at Rush University Medical Center through a study that was funded by the National Institute on Aging. Her goal was to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease by promoting a diet consisting of brain-healthy foods.
The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating foods that are as natural as possible, while limiting unhealthy fats and red meat. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, as its name suggests, is aimed at helping to ease hypertension. It focuses on helping people to eat foods that can lower their sodium intake and blood pressure.
The MIND diet recommends eating 10 foods daily and avoiding five types of foods. The healthy-food group contains:
Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables in particular
Berries, especially blueberries
Nuts
Beans
Wine
Whole grains
Fish
Poultry
Olive
The five unhealthy foods are:
Fried or fast food
Red meats
Cheeses
Butter and stick margarine
Pastries and sweets
The rules of the diet are:
Get at least three servings of whole grains per day
Eat a salad each day
Eat one other vegetable every day
Drink a glass of wine each day
Snack almost every day on nuts
Eat beans every other day
Consume poultry and berries at least twice a week
Consume fish at least once a week
Unhealthy foods are allowed, but less than one serving per week, with the exception of butter
Less than 1 tablespoon a day of butter is allowed per day
Benefits
The researchers' main goal in creating the MIND diet was to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). According the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, it is estimated that about a half-million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
The study also found that the longer a person followed the MIND diet, the better protected the individual was from developing Alzheimer's. The results of the study were published in March 2015, in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
Special Bonus for Listeners:
As you heard in this episode I changed my eating and lost 100 pounds. I kept off 90 of those pounds for 3.5 year, then I hit 50, had to deal with my dying Father, with my Mother, you know, life. I’m still down 80 pounds and working on losing another 10-15 but we all know how that goes. During the episode I mentioned that I learned to bake differently so here’s a secret very few people know about.
You can swap butter for silken tofu! Yes, you read that right, there is a good use for tofu. I make chocolate chip cookies with half butter and half tofu and my husband loves them. I’ve made them in the past with all tofu and those are good too, but the half butter ones are better.
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50min
May 22, 2018 005 -This Is Your Brain on Nutrition – Diet & Brain Health
This Is Your Brain On Nutrition - Brain Health Discussed

On today’s episode I talk with Matthew Peal the founder of the Movement Academy about brain nutrition. The Movement Academy help youth & seniors improve physical and cognitive performance. Matt works with senior based organizational and executive directors to develop active aging programs that symmetrically prevents injuries and boosts cognitive function. Learn more about brain health and nutrition in this episode.

Last weeks episode was on the benefits of exercise so Matt and I focused on nutrition. Just like with every other chronic disease there are things we should eat to minimize our risk or to slow the progression of symptoms as well as foods we should avoid.

One of the most important nutritional guidelines we can use is the MIND diet. The MIND diet, as the name implies, is designed to promote a healthy mind and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It is a mash-up of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet — two diets that have been found to have several health benefits.

Diet information

MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It was developed by a nutritional epidemiologist, Martha Clare Morris, at Rush University Medical Center through a study that was funded by the National Institute on Aging. Her goal was to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease by promoting a diet consisting of brain-healthy foods.

The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating foods that are as natural as possible, while limiting unhealthy fats and red meat. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, as its name suggests, is aimed at helping to ease hypertension. It focuses on helping people to eat foods that can lower their sodium intake and blood pressure.

The MIND diet recommends eating 10 foods daily and avoiding five types of foods. The healthy-food group contains:

* Vegetables

* Green leafy vegetables in particular

* Berries, especially blueberries

* Nuts

* Beans

* Wine

* Whole grains

* Fish

* Poultry

* Olive

The five unhealthy foods are:

* Fried or fast food

* Red meats

* Cheeses

* Butter and stick margarine

* Pastries and sweets

The rules of the diet are:

* Get at least three servings of whole grains per day

* Eat a salad each day

* Eat one other vegetable every day

* Drink a glass of wine each day

* Snack almost every day on nuts

* Eat beans every other day

* Consume poultry and berries at least twice a week

* Consume fish at least once a week

* Unhealthy foods are allowed, but less than one serving per week, with the exception of butter

* Less than 1 tablespoon a day of butter is allowed per day

Benefits

The researchers' main goal in creating the MIND diet was to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). According the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, it is estimated that about a half-million Americans younger than age 65 have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
...more
50min
May 15, 2018 Brain-Boosting Workouts: How Exercise Shapes Your Mental Fitness
Brain-Boosting Workouts: How Exercise Shapes Your Mental Fitness. Exercise provides numerous brain-boosting benefits by promoting the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which enhance mood and cognitive function. It increases blood flow to the brain, delivering oxygen and nutrients vital for optimal brain health. Regular physical activity stimulates the growth of new neurons and strengthens neural connections, improving memory, concentration, and overall cognitive abilities. Additionally, exercise reduces stress and inflammation, further supporting brain health and resilience against cognitive decline.
In this episode, I talk with Tony Salinaro, an exercise professional and running coach who is still running at 71. He had a Mom with memory loss. Now he works with stroke victims to help them recover and age better. All this while also maintaining a personal coaching business and running club! Find out about exercise and brain health in this fascinating conversation.
If you’d like to get ahold of Tony, he’s more than happy to answer questions. His email is [email protected]
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With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan.
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Join Fading Memories On Social Media!
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links.
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Twitter
LinkedIn
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Contact Jen at [email protected]
Or learn more at Our Website
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40min
May 15, 2018 Brain-Boosting Workouts: How Exercise Shapes Your Mental Fitness
In this episode, I talk with Tony Salinaro an exercise professional and running coach who is still running at 71. He had a Mom with memory loss. Now he works with stroke victims to help them recover and age better. All this while also maintaining a personal coaching business and running club! Find out about exercise and brain health in this fascinating conversation.

In this episode we learn that we need to do everything possible to add movement and exercise into everyday life. Larger doses of moderate-intensity exercise are shown to have brain-boosting powers that help all types of mental health and memory issues.

Regular Exercise & Alzheimer's Risks

Did you know that regular physical exercise can reduce your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to a stunning 50%? Studies have shown that women 50 and older who exercised regularly have a dramatic reduction in cognitive decline. That’s right– they kept their brain power at optimal strength! Recent findings also suggest that an overall active lifestyle is the key to brain and body health. (You were hoping for a different answer, right?)

To see maximum benefits of an exercise program, research suggests working up to a level of 150 minutes per week. You want a combination of cardio exercise and strength training. Great ways to get in your aerobic exercise include brisk walking, jogging, dancing, swimming, and playing tennis. Also, going to the gym and utilizing an elliptical, treadmill or stationary bike are excellent options.

Anything that gets your heart pumping and your muscles moving is heading you in the right direction to better overall health. Plus when you include strength training (e.g., weights, resistance machines, etc.), you maintain your muscle mass and prevent osteoporosis and related illness.

If you’d like to get ahold of Tony, he’s more than happy to answer questions. His email is [email protected]
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40min
May 15, 2018 Move It or Lose It – Exercise & Brain Health
Exercise Your Brain

In this episode I talk with Tony Salinaro an exercise professional and running coach who is still running at 71. He had a Moms memory loss. Now he works with stroke victims to help them recover and age better. All this while also maintaining a personal coaching business and running club! Find out about exercise and brain health in this fascinating conversation.

In this episode we learn that we need to do everything possible to add movement and exercise into everyday life. Larger doses of moderate intensity exercise are shown to have brain-boosting powers that help all types of mental health and memory issues.
Regular Exercise & Alzheimer's Risks
Did you know that regular physical exercise can reduce your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to a stunning 50%? Studies have shown that women 50 and older who exercised regularly have a dramatic reduction in cognitive decline. That’s right– they kept their brain power at optimal strength! Recent findings also suggest that an overall active lifestyle is the key to brain and body health. (You were hoping for a different answer, right?)

To see maximum benefits of an exercise program, research suggests working up to a level of 150 minutes per week. You want a combination of cardio exercise and strength training. Great ways to get in your aerobic exercise include brisk walking, jogging, dancing, swimming, and playing tennis. Also, going to the gym and utilizing an elliptical, treadmill or stationary bike are excellent options.

Anything that gets your heart pumping and your muscles moving is heading you in the right direction to better overall health. Plus when you include strength training (e.g., weights, resistance machines, etc.), you maintain your muscle mass and prevent osteoporosis and related illness.

If you’d like to get ahold of Tony, he’s more than happy to answer questions. His email is [email protected]
...more
40min
May 08, 2018 Stop Acting Your Age!
- How would your life change if you could look, feel and act 10-15 years younger regardless of how many birthday’s you’ve had? Did you know that staying mentally & physically active can help our brains to grown and add new cells well into our Golde...
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51min

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