Research

[Jaec]

Hi all, I have just read an article which was saying that those with a moderate or severe Tbi were 4 times more likely to develope Alzheimer's. Is this true? And you f I t is, is there anything you can do to help prevent it apart from living a healthy life style?

[Bradybunch35]

Morning my husband had a SH nearly four years ago. He has poor memory and fatigue. We do crosswords everyday and compete with TV games as a laugh. Although this has not really improved his memory it has definitely lifted his mood and I'm sure in the long run maybe stave off this terrible disease x

[Kirk5w7]

Hi Jaec

I've read that too but everyone is living with the dread of Alzheimer's and who knows there's no test that can be done.

So just keep on doing the puzzles etc, learn a languge( I read that that can help keep the brain working).

I do jigsaw puzzles, sudoku, nomerous games on my tablet. Knit, crochet , make jewellery etc etc although my loss of fine motor control makes these things harder to do. I persevere although there have been times things have been thrown across the room in frustration!!!

Happy puzzling

Janet xx

[RogerCMerriman]

There does seem to be some sort of correlation yes, but don't think the risk factor is huge, there are lot of what if's and so on.

there is certainly good evidence for use it or loose it, but beyond that?

[moo196]

Hi,

I asked my consultant about this issue last year and his definitive reply (in my case at least) , was no....no greater risk.

Best just to keep active, try to stay healthy and enjoy yourself....

None of us ever know ☺

[Katewgibbs]

This was something I was worried about too. I had a severe TBI in Dec- hit by a motorcycle and spent much of Dec in a coma with a broken neck. My very clever neurosurgeon (who I questioned merciously when I could) assured me the risk was no higher than than anyone else. Stay healthy, stay active and keep going. K

[Katewgibbs in reply to Katewgibbs]

Than that* of anyone else.

[Jaec in reply to Katewgibbs]

Thanks for replying. Take care X

[Jaec]

Thanks everyone. I too do brain training exercises like suduko and Elevate. I have also researched the best diet to keep type 3 diabetes or Alzheimers at bay and I am careful about what I eat. I am hoping all this will mean the increased risk due to the brain injury will be minimised. But I don't let it rule my life, life is for living x

[skybluepink]

I believe the neuro & chronic sepsis aspect have a lot to answer for as well as hormones, genes & the vascular especially in multi infant dementia - TIAs my Late Mother had severely effecting the cognitive & function .In fact the educational dyspraxia was found on my MA 2004, I am nearly 72yrs ,was not confirmed by national neuroligical regarding Alzheimers research & the genetic Y.et they used the same test & problem is more coordination & location as well as memory.They also have ignored the heart failure symptoms before the MI & underlying disability found re cutis i.e. spina bifida abnormal EEG.As for the loss of conscious after ingestion daily when solo single suffering from cutis acute 3 weekly oh dear.It was they who found the abnormal EEG affecting CFS trigger points & possible chronic stroke waiting to happen.