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Older individuals are often targeted for scams through platforms like facebook, telephone, internet and mail.  There are recourses such as the Consumer Protection Division of the Utah Department of Commerce, but prevention is best.  Below are some of the most common scams targeting seniors.

Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

There is no evidence that anything can prevent Alzheimer’s. But there are some things we can do to help slow memory loss and cognitive impairment. These include improving sleep quality, getting regular exercise, controlling blood pressure, engaging in cognitive training and changing eating habits.

Improve Sleep Quality: If you, your sleeping partner or a roommate suspect you have sleep apnea, get tested and follow through with any recommended treatment. Other sleep disrupters include restless leg syndrome, insomnia, jet lag, sleepwalking, night terrors, and stress.
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Alzheimer's Treatment.

New York University School of Medicine, Rutgers School of Public Health

In this study, published in the journal Neurology, researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Rutgers School of Public Health found that sleep apnea can lead to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) nearly 10 years earlier than in those who don’t suffer from breathing problems during sleep. And those with sleep apnea were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s an average of five years earlier than those without sleep issues.

Sleep apnea is common in older adults, affecting more than half of all men and a quarter of all women.
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Washington University in St. Louis

In the second study, published in the journal Brain, a team from Washington University in St. Louis reported that sleep disruption raised levels of amyloid, the protein that clogs the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
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Join us for the first annual Healthy Aging Summit!  Crucial information for those who need to navigate the information in Utah for Alzheimer's, dementia, and how to get care for those we love.  Here's the line up:

1.      Main speaker:  John Kauwe, Ph.D., professor and chair of Biology Department at BYU

“Dr.
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Boston University School of Medicine

This study, conducted by a team from Boston University School of Medicine, was published in the journal Neurology.
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Many benefits are available for Utah Veterans

Attorney Kate Nance and I will be speaking several times on behalf of the Aging Mastery Program

in Salt Lake County, sponsored by the National Council on Aging!  Please see us speak on Advance Planning Topics at the following dates and locations:

Murray Sports Mall located at 5445 S. 900 E. Murray, UT;  February 22, 2017 at 12:00 noon;

Salt Lake County located at 2001 S. state Street, Salt Lake City, UT:  February 28, 2017 at 5:30 pm;

Murray Heritage Center 10 E. 6150 S.
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