10 Practical Ways to Manage Dementia Risk Factors

10. Low Social Contact

Social isolation has links to dementia as both an early symptom and a risk factor. Several studies found that people not in relationships are more likely than those in a couple to develop dementia. Frequent social contact appears to protect against dementia and improves cognitive function in older adults. While there is currently a lack of long-term studies on isolation and dementia, experts recommend that older adults should be as socially active as possible.