Are you wondering what causes Alzheimer’s disease? The truth is there isn’t just one thing that causes it. There are various factors that can increase someone’s risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. If your elderly loved one already got this disease and you want to know what caused it, you can get an idea from the list here today. However, there are no 100% guarantees. If you and your loved one’s in-home care provider want to know what can lower your elderly loved one’s risk of getting this disease, if they don’t have it yet, hopefully, the information you read here will help with that.

Heart Issues

One risk factor for this disease is heart issues. Any condition that prevents blood from flowing properly to the brain can lead to cognitive health issues such as Alzheimer’s disease. Some of the heart issues that commonly play a factor in causing this disease include:

• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• High blood pressure

If your elderly loved one currently has any heart health issues, make sure you or an in-home care provider are taking them to their doctor appointments. If your elderly loved one follows through with any treatments they have and manages their heart health well, it could help to lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Living a Sedentary Lifestyle

Does your elderly loved one spend a lot of their time watching television or just sitting around? Maybe, they go hours without getting up and moving. The more your elderly loved one does this, the higher their risk will be of getting many health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. If your elderly loved one is currently living a sedentary lifestyle, you and their in-home care providers should encourage them to move around more. Some things they can do that are fun would be:

• Going to the mall or to stores
• Dancing
• Going for walks
• Playing games

Any ideas you have that get your elderly loved one up and moving around would be great for their health and in lowering their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Being Alone

Did you know that the less time your elderly loved one spends with other people, the higher their risk of Alzheimer’s disease? This doesn’t mean they have to be around people all the time. However, studies have shown that lack of socialization can lead to cognitive issues. This is because the person isn’t communicating with others often, solving problems together, or holding a conversation which takes brain power. If your elderly loved one is alone a lot, it would be good to hire in-home care providers to spend time with them.

Trying These Tips and Hiring In-Home Care

Now you have an idea of some things that commonly cause Alzheimer’s disease. If your elderly loved one doesn’t have this disease yet, try to have them manage these issues in their life if they are present.

Source:  https://www.cdc.gov/dotw/alzheimers/index.html

If you or an aging loved-one is considering In-Home Care Services in Woodbridge VA please contact the caring staff at Apex Classic Home Health Care today. (571) 275-9547

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Susana Sekyi

Owner at Apex Classic Home Health Care

We were inspired to open Apex Classic Home Health Care by the wealth of experience working in the nursing and medical fields. We have seen, first-hand, the type of care people need to maintain their health and hope. We use our knowledge and experience to provide all our clients the type of services, guardianship, and comfort they need to live at home. We are expert caregivers, stress relievers, and the trusted source for medical attention and hope that exists in the comfort of our clients’ homes. We work from an overarching philosophy of trust and compassion and strive to be THE premier source for in-home care in our community, and beyond.​

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