10 Tips for Living with Dementia: Maintaining Quality of Life

Exercise regularly to promote brain health and improve mood.

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Connect with friends, family, and support groups to combat isolation.

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Declutter your home and organize your belongings for better focus.

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Establish a consistent schedule to reduce stress and anxiety.

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Use notes, calendars, and alarms to help with memory loss.

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Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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Pursue interests and hobbies to promote mental stimulation and happiness.

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Reach out to healthcare professionals for guidance and treatment.

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Minimize distractions and sensory overload to maintain cognitive function.

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Stay optimistic and focus on what you can do, not what you can't.

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10 Tips for Living with Dementia: Maintaining Quality of Life

Exercise regularly to promote brain health and improve mood.

Stay Active

Connect with friends, family, and support groups to combat isolation.

Stay Social

Declutter your home and organize your belongings for better focus.

Simplify Your Space

Establish a consistent schedule to reduce stress and anxiety.

Develop a Routine

Use notes, calendars, and alarms to help with memory loss.

Use Memory Aids

Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Focus on Nutrition

Pursue interests and hobbies to promote mental stimulation and happiness.

Maintain Hobbies

Reach out to healthcare professionals for guidance and treatment.

Seek Support

Minimize distractions and sensory overload to maintain cognitive function.

Reduce Stimuli

Stay optimistic and focus on what you can do, not what you can't.

Embrace Positivity

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