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The human brain is one of your most vital organs. It plays a role in every action and every thought, and just like the rest of your body, it needs to be looked after.
Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? There are no guarantees, but healthy lifestyle choices will help keep your brain as healthy as possible as you age.
By making better lifestyle choices now, you can improve your brain's ability to sustain long-term health and fight illnesses.
In this session an expert in seniors' health will explain what the latest research tells us about the possibility of reducing our chances of getting Alzheimer's disease and the variety of risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease.
Learning Objectives
When you have completed this session, you will be able to:
Session 1 includes the following parts:
Part 1: Your Amazing Brain
Part 2: Being Brain Healthy
Part 3: Reducing Your Risk
Part 4: Your Brain Matters
Part 5: My Personal Action Plan
Session Summary
Work through the various parts of the session at your leisure. Move from one part to another at your own pace and in the order that makes sense to you, based on your own needs and interests.
At any time, you may scroll to the Search bar at the top of the page and type a specific question or topic.
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Congratulations! You've successfully completed Session 1.
In this session you explored the connection between maintaining a healthy brain and Alzheimer's disease.
This session also introduced the importance of taking action around healthy lifestyles and you had some time to think about things you will do to live a full and healthy life!
Next Steps
If you have further questions about any of the topics or ideas introduced in this session, you may scroll to the Search bar at the top of the page and type a specific question or topic.
To continue your learning experience, move ahead to Session 2 where we'll explore the importance of challenging your brain for good brain health.
The Alzheimer Society in your community can provide educational resources to help you learn more about the disease and brain health. Contact your local Alzheimer Society today.
Note: This online education program provides guidance but it is not intended to replace the advice of a health care professional. Consult your health care provider today if you have questions or concerns about your memory or your brain health.
