Empowering You: Lifestyle Changes for Better Living with Alzheimer's

An Alzheimer's diagnosis can feel daunting, but there is hope! This episode explores the power of lifestyle changes in managing Alzheimer's and improving quality of life.

Discover how incorporating these strategies can benefit your loved one:

Regular Exercise: Learn how physical activity can boost cognitive function and overall well-being.

Brain-healthy Diet: Explore the benefits of a balanced diet rich in specific nutrients.

Mental Stimulation: Uncover the power of puzzles, learning new skills, and staying mentally active.

Social Connection: Learn why social interaction is crucial for cognitive health.

Stress Management: Discover techniques to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

While these changes may not stop the progression of Alzheimer's, they can significantly:

Delay the onset of symptoms

Improve cognitive function

Enhance your loved one's quality of life

Join us as we empower you to take charge and create a more positive caregiving journey for yourself and your loved one.

About Our Guest

Alzheimer's is scary. But you can still find ways to be you after the diagnosis.

Rebecca Chopp never expected a routine annual checkup to uncover symptoms that ultimately revealed she has early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The news was devastating. 

After recovering from the shock and grappling with the changes Alzheimer's meant for her life plans, Rebecca knew the next steps: retire from her stressful job leading the University of Denver, hold on to the core of herself for as long as possible, and find ways each day to live well so that her remaining time with her family and friends can be as rich and meaningful as possible.

This honest and hope-filled book--Still Me--chronicles Rebecca's efforts, with the help of her family, friends, and medical team, to reshape her life for a healthy and vibrant approach to living with Alzheimer's, showing that an illness does not define us. Rebecca also provides thoughtful questions, encouragement, and suggestions for those living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and those who fear the diagnosis.

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