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February 2, 2022
 
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Keeping weight, body mass stable could benefit brain health
Older adults who maintain a steady weight and body mass index (BMI) as they age are less likely to experience rapid cognitive decline, new research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia®: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association suggests. In a study of more than 16,000 people age 60 or older, all participants showed some degree of mental decline, but the decline was more than 60% faster in those with fluctuating BMIs.

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Community educator supports Native American caregivers
Valerie Tsosie, Navajo, is a community educator with the Alzheimer’s Association in New Mexico. Working with the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), Tsosie reaches American Indian and Alaska Native families with information, resources and support. Education is important for this population, Tsosie says, because “Caregivers do not often identify as caregivers. Caring for their own is a way of life.”
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Families should talk openly about driving and Alzheimer's
A person living with Alzheimer's disease will eventually become unable to drive. Losing the independence driving provides can be difficult, so it's important to acknowledge a person's feelings and take steps to preserve his or her independence, while ensuring their safety and the safety of others.
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