<strong>1.</strong>  Take care of your vascular health by remembering that heart health = brain health. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, not smoking, exercising and eating a healthy diet will go a long way in preventing vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is the second most common type and is often diagnosed in conjunction with Alzheimer Disease.

<strong>2.</strong>  Move every day…being physically active promotes health in a number of ways whereas being physically sedentary puts your health in jeopardy. Exercise can be achieved in a variety of ways so think outside the box and keep moving!

<strong>3.</strong>  Acknowledge and value the importance of your feelings. Emotions and physical health are inter-related. Feeling a sense of “dis-ease” may be a wake up call to make some changes.

<strong>4. </strong> If you are concerned about memory loss, have Alzheimer Disease in the family or have loved ones expressing their concern for you, speak to your family doctor. Your doctor will be able to rule out other causes or contributing factors. Should there be reason for additional assessment your doctor has the ability to refer you to a medical specialist.

<strong>5.</strong>  Be proactive, hopeful and seek information and support from appropriate health professionals as this is an essential part of caring for your health.