We as a result of our stroke have a higher chance of getting dementia. Your doctor should be all over this and find out exactly what was done to prevent it happening to you. But I bet none of you will hear about this from your doctor. You doctor can compare this prevention idea to coffee .
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781607?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=107573PV
Known as Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ), the
program "combines the best elements of eastern and western exercise
traditions including yoga, tai chi, Feldenkrais, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, mindfulness, and dance movement therapy," said Dr.
Barnes.
She added that in developing the program, the team consulted
practitioners from these various traditions to determine the elements
that would work best in individuals with dementia.
The resulting regimen, she said, focuses on performing basic
functional movements, increasing body awareness, and encouraging social
engagement.
In the 18-week study, the researchers tested the efficacy of the PLIÉ
program in 6 patients with mild to moderate dementia who were attending
an adult day care program and compared the outcomes with those of 5
patients who received UC in the same center. Participants in the active
treatment group attended 45-minute sessions 3 days a week for 18 weeks.
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