[Otter74]

I think this is the best answer here. My mom checks all those boxes - she’s almost 80 and doing great. Her mom spent years at the end of her life with dementia, so my mom has an understandable fear. But I think she’s in a much better position than my grandmother was.

Originally Posted by jhynesrockmtn

My Mom suffered for years with dementia. Her Doc thought it was vascular. She had a suspect ticker, smoked from her teens to her 40s until an emphysema diagnosis and never exercised. She lived alone and had hearing loss. She ticked every box. Her Doc said the keys to staving off or slowing brain deterioration was social activity, physical activity and brain work. Puzzles, reading, hobbies.

I do some daily puzzles, have family and friends for social activities, still work and try and keep busy with projects. Just completed a refresh, including an EFI install, on my FJ40.

Physical exercise is key as well. Keep the heart and brain healthy with regular cardio and muscle toning exercise. I row, bike and walk, along with pushups, curls and squats regularly.