The Dementia Triggers
By Editorial Staff
Early-onset dementia is defined as the onset of Alzheimer's disease or other manifestation of dementia in someone younger than age 65. (Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia.) Understanding the dementia triggers that can elevate your risk of developing dementia at a younger age is the key to prevention. Here's what you can control when it comes to avoiding dementia at a younger (or any) age.
Among 350,000 plus adults involved in a study on dementia risk factors, with results published in
JAMA Neurology, risk factors for early-onset dementia included the following: vitamin D deficiency, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high C-reactive protein levels, social isolation and depression. All of the above are generally considered modifiable in some respect because you can change your diet, exercise more, improve your social patterns, and get treatment for depression.
If you know someone who suffers from dementia, you know you never want to experience it yourself. It is not a normal part of aging, but it can make healthy aging a challenge, rather than a joy. Reducing your dementia triggers – the risk factors that can lead to dementia – is within your power. Make dementia prevention a priority – no matter your age.
