NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Shana Smith, constituent events manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Central and Western Kansas Chapter said that June is an important month, as it is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
"Take care of your brain health," Smith said. "Whatever your stage of life, there's so many ways that we can take charge of a healthy brain. For the lifetime risk of Alzheimer's at the age of 45, one in five women are at risk and one in 10 for men. Currently there's no cure for Alzheimer's, but we know more now about brain health, risk reduction, and ways to live well with the disease."
Adopting healthy habits will reduce the risk of dementia.
"It's just, we need to take better care of ourselves, Controlling our blood pressure, sleeping well, being smoke-free, staying in school, and protecting your head with a helmet for activities like biking," Smith said. "All of these can be found on our website at alz.org/healthyhabits."
Early detection is more important than ever.
"Only half of those with Alzheimer's disease are ever even diagnosed, which delays the care and potentially putting them at more risk," Smith said. "Any early detection of Alzheimer's or other dementia offers more benefits for the person diagnosed and their loved ones, including access to treatment and the ability to plan for the future."
You can find out more about how to keep your brain healthy and how to help the Alzheimer's Association continue their mission at alz.org.
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