Helping yourself
Eat well
Eat a well-balanced diet with less saturated fat and don't smoke
Exercise in moderation
Try to be active for 30 minutes at least five times a week. You don't have to join a gym or take strenuous classes - walking, dancing, gardening and housework will all keep you fit.
Exercise your mind
Exercising and challenging your brain - by learning new skills, doing puzzles such as crosswords and even learning a new language - will keep your brain in good shape. Even playing card games and doing mental arithmetic can sharpen your short term memory. Or read a book - reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. It exercises your cognitive skills and increases your vocabulary.
Be sociable
Staying healthy isn't just about keeping physically healthy. Making sure you spend time with other people can reduce any feelings of loneliness, depression and low self-worth.
Keep in touch with friends, spend time with others and engage in social activities: all will help to keep you alert and mentally healthy. Even a quick phone call, email or text can help you feel connected with those you love.
Dental Care
The following are links to information on dental care for people with special needs, mental health problems, etc.
The British Dental Health Foundation
Birmingham NHS - Special Care Dental Service
Other useful information
Dementia and Prevention in PDF format.
Stop Press:
Dementia Adventure
Looking for a break / holiday for someone you care for or yourself - then take a look at this web site.
John Suchet becomes Honorary President of REPoD
John Suchet, one of the UK's best known broadcasters and journalists, has given his backing to a nationwide Rotary campaign aimed at providing support for families living with dementia.
Since his wife Bonnie was diagnosed with dementia in February 2006, John has become a passionate campaigner dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and providing support for carers.
John said; "I fully support Rotary's nationwide campaign to provide help for families caring for people with dementia. I know at first hand how difficult it is, and how much help and support is needed. I applaud Rotarians for their commitment, and am honoured to become Honorary President of REPoD".
Rotary Club Press Release in PDF format.
RIBI Conference 2011 - Speech
This is a PDF transcript of the speech given by Geri Parlby about dementia and REPoD's activities at the RIBI Conference in Dublin.
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