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    Nutrition for Brain Health: Fighting Dementia, Second Edition
    Nutrition for Brain Health: Fighting Dementia, Second Edition
    Nutrition for Brain Health: Fighting Dementia, Second Edition
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    Nutrition for Brain Health: Fighting Dementia, Second Edition

    By Laura Town and Karen Hoffman

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    Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is characterized by cognitive decline and decreased brain function. Recent scientific studies have investigated the role of nutrition in dementia and have suggested nutritional changes for those at risk for dementia. This book discusses nutritional interventions that promote brain health to decrease the risk of developing dementia and slow the progression of the disease following diagnosis.
    This new edition discusses a broad range of lifestyle choices that can influence cognitive function, including exercise, proper nutrition, sleep and stress reduction, and staying mentally and socially active. Checklists include:
    oCleveland Clinic pillars of brain health
    oMeeting health goals
    oBrain health dos and don’ts
    The book also has a special focus on brain-healthy diets, including MIND, which combines two popular and healthy diets, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the Mediterranean diet, with a specific focus on food and drink choices that promote healthy cognitive function. Checklists include:
    oPopular diets
    oCommon diet goals
    oPotential barriers to starting a successful diet
    oSigns of fad diets
    oMIND diet facts
    If you or your loved one is at risk for developing dementia, following the guidelines presented in this book can help you maintain your brain health and fight the onset of dementia. If you or your loved one has already been diagnosed with dementia, this book will provide insights into nutritional changes that may slow the progression of the disease. It also presents tips for helping your loved one with severe dementia maintain adequate nutrition when eating becomes difficult.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaura Town
    Release dateFeb 27, 2020
    ISBN9781943414147
    Nutrition for Brain Health: Fighting Dementia, Second Edition
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    Laura Town

    Laura Town is an experienced author and editor who has contributed to many books for the academic, professional, and lay populations. Laura has written on a variety of topics of special interest to the aging population. She has expertise in the field of finance, and she has contributed to several online nursing courses and texts. Her work has been published by John Wiley and Sons and the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and she has also written for the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). As an editor, Laura has worked with Pearson Education, Prentice Hall, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, John Wiley and Sons, and the University of Pennsylvania.Laura is the founder and president of WilliamsTown Communications, a company that creates educational courses and texts for publishers, universities, and non-profits. She is also the past president of the Indiana chapter of AMWA.

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      Nutrition for Brain Health - Laura Town

      Nutrition for Brain Health: Fighting Dementia, Second Edition

      By Laura Town and Karen Hoffman

      Published by Omega Press

      Zionsville, IN 46077

      © 2021 Omega Press

      ISBN: 978-1-943414-02-4

      While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this book has been obtained from reliable sources, Laura Town, Karen Hoffman, and Omega Press are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind. The information available in this book is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal, financial, or healthcare advice. You should contact your attorney, financial planner, or physician to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. In addition, Laura Town, Karen Hoffman, and Omega Press do not endorse any products mentioned in this book, nor do they assume any responsibility for the interpretation or application of any information originating from such content.

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      Authors: Laura Town and Karen Hoffman

      Publisher: Omega Press

      Distributor: Smashwords

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      A Request from the Authors

      Chapter 1: Identifying and Addressing Risk Factors

      Checklist: Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease

      Nutrition and Obesity

      Decreasing Saturated Fats and Cholesterol

      Eating a Healthy Balanced Diet

      Checklist: Tips for a balanced diet

      Checklist: Daily nutrition

      Exercising

      Beverages and Brain Health

      Coffee

      Tea

      Red Wine

      Vitamin Deficiencies

      Vitamin C

      Checklist: Foods high in Vitamin C

      Vitamin B12

      Vitamin D

      Vitamin K2

      Magnesium

      Checklist: Foods high in magnesium

      Chapter 2: Eating a Balanced Diet

      Brain Healthy Foods

      Dark Fruits and Vegetables

      Checklist: Foods that are high in antioxidants

      Omega 3 Fatty Acids Help Brain Function

      Checklist: Foods that are high in omega 3

      Checklist: Fish and shellfish safety guidelines

      Using Technology to Stay on Track

      Special Nutritional Considerations

      Checklist: Maintaining nutrition with eating and swallowing difficulties

      Chapter 3: Diet Strategies

      Checklist: Selected popular and healthy diets

      Checklist: Common diet goals

      Mediterranean Diet

      DASH Diet

      Checklist: Food serving ranges with DASH

      Barriers to Diet Success and Fad Diets

      Checklist: Potential barriers to starting a successful diet

      Checklist: Signs of fad diets

      Fad or Not: Exploring the MIND Diet

      Checklist: MIND diet facts

      Chapter 4: Pillars of Brain Health

      Checklist: Cleveland Clinic pillars of brain health

      Checklist: Setting health goals

      Chapter 5: Dos and Don’ts of Brain Health

      Checklist: Brain health dos and don’ts

      Conclusion

      About the Authors

      LAURA TOWN

      KAREN HOFFMAN

      A NOTE FROM THE AUTHORS

      MORE TITLES FROM LAURA TOWN AND KAREN HOFFMAN

      Resources

      Reference List

      Sample Title from Omega Press

      Introduction

      Few things in life are more painful than seeing someone you love slipping away. And few things are scarier than knowing your mind isn’t working as it should. My (Laura’s) father died of early onset Alzheimer’s disease. I suspect that my maternal grandmother also died of early onset Alzheimer’s disease. In her case, she was not diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, but looking back on it more than 50 years later, it is clear that she, too, had it. When she was diagnosed with hardening of the arteries in the 1950s, doctors prescribed electric shock treatments! Fortunately, treatments for dementia patients are more humane now, but we still do not have a cure, and the drugs designed to slow the progression of the disease have produced mixed results.

      What we do have, however, is evidence that suggests specific dietary changes and lifestyle changes can help improve memory. Nutritional guidelines based on this evidence can be beneficial to both those wishing to decrease their risk of developing dementia and those hoping to slow progression of the disease. In addition, some dietary changes are specific to preventative means and some are specific to delaying the progression of the disease.

      These changes are not easy to make. I am often tempted to drink soda, eat chips, and snack on cupcakes. I have to continuously remind myself that I may pay for these choices in the future and that my children may pay, too, by having to shoulder the incredible burden of caregiving. As you replace the Coke with water, the chips with celery, and the cupcakes with pineapple, remember that you are not only helping yourself; you are also helping your children and the community that must bear the heavy costs of dementia. In 2020, approximately 5.8 million Americans had Alzheimer’s disease and care for these individuals cost an estimated $305 billion dollars. By 2050, it is anticipated that 13.8 million people will have the disease and that care costs will reach $1.1 trillion. And these dollar amounts do not consider the countless hours of unpaid caregiving provided by

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