Looking after your memory

There is a growing recognition that the risk of developing dementia may be reduced by changing our lifestyles. For example, losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and staying mentally, physically and socially active.

Research is increasingly focussed on the idea of maintaining both body and brain health to ensure a healthy ageing process.

For more information, visit the links below:

How to maintain your brain

Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? Information from Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center

Guide to healthy aging. Includes information about brain power, exercise, complementary therapies and diet.

Obesity, diet, inactivity linked to dementia risk

Use it or lose it: the key to healthy brain aging

Think about your future - maintain your brain today

USA Today: Experts say seniors ought to have fun