Lets-Go-Fly-ers t1_iy5ont5 wrote
The unfortunate truth is the less you enjoy yourself, the greater your chances of avoiding alzheimers/dementia.
Don't eat processed sugar, don't drink alcohol, don't be overweight, sleep 8+ hrs/night, and the list goes on.
So basically, avoid fun whenever possible.
parataxis t1_iy5qxhs wrote
Some would argue that’s a narrow view of what it can mean to enjoy yourself…
[deleted] t1_iy5yvum wrote
The perspective in the field of dementia advocacy would say it’s a narrow view to say that people can’t enjoy themselves. They’re people with often a great deal of remaining possibilities that we can support them in. There’s an abundance of information and options to support living well with it that are disregarded by those who insist that it’s no longer possible to enjoy life. I can point to 100s of people who prove that wrong, every day, and they deserve all the support we can give them in that.
[deleted] t1_iy5qy1j wrote
I’m a specialist in living well with dementia (it’s a thing) and this is one of my frustrations! Most prevention is about limiting enjoyment of life and attempting to control every action for decades, and it often comes from fear-mongering that relies on stigma and stereotypes about dementia. My stance is that people can be supported to live meaningful lives with dementia so I’m far less concerned about preventing it than about creating a world where people are accepted and supported if they experience it. Everybody deserves support to enjoy life, with or without a diagnosis.
ItsYaBoyKevinHere OP t1_iy5qm3o wrote
Dang…
Lets-Go-Fly-ers t1_iy5r46l wrote
I personally have chosen to simply enjoy myself and not think about it too much. I've prepared by having a living will, people I trust who are empowered to enforce it, and access to a death with dignity when I feel the time is right.
No-Willingness8709 t1_iy6i2ne wrote
I appreciate your point, but I would disagree that avoiding alcohol, sugar, sleeplessness, and obesity equates to avoidance of fun.
[deleted] t1_iy86dxs wrote
If you believe alcohol, being overweight, eating processed sugars and the like are the only ways to "enjoy yourself", you sound like the kind of person to avoid.
Lets-Go-Fly-ers t1_iy8cl88 wrote
Nice false equivalence.
[deleted] t1_iy9zpjy wrote
>So basically, avoid fun whenever possible.
I have fun studying a new topic.
Learning a new language.
Reading a book.
Learning a new skill.
Playing sports.
So, according to you and your suggestion I should avoid all those things in order to have greater chances of avoiding alzheimers and dementia.
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The only things that came up to your mind when thinking of "having fun" and "enjoying yourself" were self destructive habits, such as drinking, overeating and eating unhealthy food.
My point stands. You're definitely the wrong person to be around.
Jetztinberlin t1_iy8r4gd wrote
YMMV. Sleep is awesome, being overweight feels like crap and I hate drinking! Fun is highly subjective, dude.
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