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Unfortunately, there is no prevention or cure for dementia. However, you could learn a few tips for keeping your brain fit and your memory sharp. You should know it is very important to avoid harmful substances - excessive drinking and drugs - since this could abuse and damage brain cells. Challenging yourself by reading widely, keeping mentally active, and learning new skills strengthens brain connections and promotes new ones. You should also trust yourself more, because if people feel they have control over their lives, their brain chemistry actually improves.
Relax, because tension may prolong a memory lapse and concentrate on what you want to remember. You could minimize and resist distractions using notepads and carrying a calendar. This may not keep the memory sharp, but does compensate for memory problems. Take your time, organize belongings using a special place for unforgettables such as car keys. It is a good idea to repeat the names of new acquaintances in conversation often.
Myths about aging and memory loss
That forgetfulness is a sign of something being wrong with your brain is pure myth. The fact is, if we did not possess the capacity to forget, we would all go crazy. The ability to remember what is important and discard the rest is a skill to be treasured.
That you lose 10,000 brain cells every day and, one day, you just run out, is also a myth.The fact is, this exaggeration is born of fear. Some parts of the brain do lose nerve cells, but not where the process of thinking takes place, so you lose some nerve connections, but it is possible to grow new ones, or maintain the connections you have. We could all do it by exercising our mind.
Myth: You could tell if your memory is normal by comparing yourself to others.
Fact: A huge range of ability exists across the general population. Even a single individual experiences variations in memory over the course of a lifetime, so just as certain people have a talent for music and others do not, some of us are naturally gifted at various types of remembering while others are not.
That is why you should only remember that there is a difference between memory loss as a normal part of aging and as a symptom of dementia. Memory loss with dementia is persistent and progressive, not just occasional, but there are some things you can do to help keep your memory sharp, so ask your doctor if you are interested.