The Role of Exercising in Preventing & Managing Cognitive Decline
Sophie Pacek
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
The following blog is a summary of the information presented by Sophie at the Let’s Talk: Brain Health free presentation held at the Burnie Brae Centre (60 Kuran Street, Chermside).
Dementia: an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms involving the progressive loss in mental and physical function.
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No single cause of characteristic usually affects memory, personality and behaviour
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Currently there is no cure
- 1 in 10 people over 65 and 30% over 85 suffer from dementia
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Second leading cause of death in Australia
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Dementia is NOT a normal part of ageing
- The main parts of the brain affected: temporal lobe, frontal lobe and parietal lobe
Main Types
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Vascular Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Lewy Body Disease
Modifiable Risk Factors
- Diabetes
- Low education
- Physical inactivity
- Smoking
- Midlife hypertension
- Depression
- Midlife Obesity
For more information about exercise for brain health, please speak to an Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Healthy Connections Exercise Clinic or contact us.
- Main hub for subsidised aged care services in Australia
- Caters for any adult over 65 years (or 50 years for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people)
- Can provide services including: home maintenance & cleaning, respite, exercise physiology & physiotherapy and transition care
- First step is to apply for an aged care assessment
Support. information and education for:
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People living with dementia
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Carers, family & friends
- Health professionals
Resource tailored for caregivers of those with dementia.
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Support & advice
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Information & resources
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Respite
- Financial help & tips