Various Ways to No Hurry Senile

Dementia commonly experienced by people who are elderly. The trigger was the decreased ability of brain function so that memory weakens. Thus, many elderly who tend to frequently forget, like forgetting to eat, forgetting to take medication, forgot the name of a relative, or even forget to mention his own name.

Although the disease is synonymous with the age factor, there are still ways to prevent it. However, it only aims at reducing the rate of memory decline. "So, it does not mean get rid of the arrival of dementia," said Mulyadi Tedjapranata, Director Medizone Clinic, Jakarta.

Many ways to improve memory among the elderly. One of them by running a healthy lifestyle from an early age. Healthy lifestyle habits include sleeping, eating, and weight control.

In terms of diet, for example, do not consume excessive fat. Excessive fat consumption can cause circulatory disorder or cardiovascular system that potentially lead to dementia.

Active socializing with the surrounding environment can also reduce risk of memory loss. "When we socialize not only to remember that ever happening, but there are also new things that are learned. So, give refreshment for the brain," said Rocsky Situmeang, doctors at Siloam Hospital neurologist Karawaci.

Another way to effectively improve memory is to diligently hone brain. The more trained, our brains must be more sharply. Exercising the brain can be done with various activities related to cognitive aspects, such as reading books, listening to music, to watch movies.

"It could also sharpen the brain through the games, like crossword puzzles," said Rocksy.

Meditation is also a powerful way to make improve memory. Meditation is believed to increase dehydroepiandrosterone. This is a hormone that is important to optimize the function of the human brain. "With meditation the mind becomes more focused, relaxed, and easy to remember," said Rocksy.