Question

Suggest interventions based on research that are believed to reduce the likelihood of developing neurocognitive disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. What recommendations would you share with someone who has a family history of Alzheimer’s and is concerned they might develop it at some point?

 

psychology question

Answer 1

Neurocognitive disorders are irreversible in nature and once effected in continues to be in progress.As life expectancy has increased with better medical and health facilities aging population has increased and the risk of such disorders in the aging population is increasing. Their is no known treatment for neurocognitive disorders but an early intervention and prevention can stop or slow the onset of these disorders.The interventions suggested by reseraches are:

• The degenerative neurocognitive disorders are presumed to begin without any notice and progresses gradually,if early symtoms are noticed and diagnosed then an early intervention may stop or slow down the secondary symptoms .
• Large body of literature on these disorders suggest that they are closely associated with health issues as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular diseases etc,hence,life style change is necessary to prevent these disorders.
• Excercise for both body and mind is very helpful in prevention of these degenerative neurocognitive disorders.
• Inclusion of food rich in omegs fatty acids as Walnut, flaxseed,fish etc is a better intervention.
• Giving up habits of smoking and alcoholism at the earliest.
• Diet that contains fish, fruits and vegetables cut down the risks of neurocognitive disorders.
• Cognitive training at the earliest along with the above mentioned interventions can prevent these degenerative neurocognitive disorders.

Hence,the neurocognitive disorders are best prevented by life style change,physical exercise, mental cognitive training, and healthy eating habits .