Partying Cuts Dementia Risk?

Seniors who have a full social calendar may not only be having fun; they may also be preventing deterioration of mental health. A recent study found that keeping an active social life may cut dementia risk by half.

The Swedish study involved 506 elderly people who did not have dementia when first examined. The volunteers were given questionnaires about their personality traits and lifestyles and then tracked for six years.

Over that time, 144 people developed dementia with more socially active and less stressed men and women 50 percent less likely to be diagnosed with the condition.

The researchers believe that this is good news, since altering lifestyle and social habits is an easy step to make. The findings of the study may also impact care programs for the elderly in health care institutions.

The full article gives more details about the study and mentions other factors that may help lower the risk of developing dementia. Share your thoughts on dementia and what one can do to keep healthy. Leave a note below!