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by the notion of age-related cognitive decline. Some im- Avocado-Mango Salsa
mediately associate such decline with Alzheimer’s disease,
an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that gradually This salsa is quick and
destroys memory and cognitive skills, ultimately compro- easy to make, plus it’s deli-
mising a person’s ability to perform even the simplest of cious! Once you taste it, you
tasks. But age-related cognitive decline is not always symp- won’t be able to stop eating
it!
tomatic of Alzheimer’s disease. Learning about Alzheimer’s Ingredients:
and how to maintain mental acuity can help aging men and 1 mango - peeled, seeded
women better understand the changes their brains might be and diced
undergoing as they near or pass retirement age. 1 red bell pepper, seeded
Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary? and diced
The National Institute on Aging notes that only a very ¾ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon white sugar
rare form of Alzheimer’s disease is inherited. Early-onset 1 tablespoon olive oil
familial Alzheimer’s disease, or FAD, is caused by muta- 2 tablespoons white wine
tions in certain genes. If these genes are passed down from vinegar
parent to child, then the child is likely, but not certain, to get 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, Have you been scammed?
FAD. So while many adults may be concerned about Alzhei- and diced
mer’s because one of their parents had the disease, the NIA 1 teaspoon salt I normally like to talk about downsizing in my articles each month but recently I had a senior
notes that the majority of Alzheimer’s cases are late-onset, Directions: citizen friend who was scammed. It was a very scary situation for my friend. She recently opened
Toss together mango, bell
which has no obvious family pattern. pepper, onion, sugar, olive a credit card and her information fell into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, the scammers scared
Can Alzheimer’s disease be prevented? oil, and vinegar in a bowl. her into wiring money to protect herself and her identity. Once she sent the money through the
Studies of Alzheimer’s disease are ongoing, but to date Gently fold in diced avocado, bank it was gone and so were the scammers. I immediately called the bank and asked what can
there is no definitive way to prevent the onset of the disease. and season with salt. be done to help her get her money back and the bank said they can try to help but there isn’t a
How can I maintain mental acuity as I age? guarantee because the money immediately comes out of the account. I also learned that this is
Researchers have not yet determined a way to prevent German Potato Salad one of the many scams people are using to try to take advantage of senior citizens today.
So, if you have been scammed or have a friend who has been scammed here are the do’s and
Alzheimer’s disease, but adults can take certain steps to don’ts:
maintain their mental acuity into retirement. This is my mother’s reci- DO: Report the fraud Let people who can help you know about the scam. Reporting the de-
• Exercise regularly. Routine exercise may be most as- pe. Everyone, German or not, ception can stop more individuals from being victimized. Start by contacting your bank and the
sociated with physical benefits, but the NIA notes that such loves it. It is easy to double Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ You may also want to report losses to
activity has been linked to benefits for the brain as well. For the recipe as well. I often local police or your State Consumer Protection Office at https://www.usa.gov/ state-consumer.
example, a 2011 study published in the journal Proceedings bring it to potlucks, and we DON’T: Be embarrassed Fraudsters are convincing, and millions of people fall victim to their
also have it at home on spe-
of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of cial occasions. There are usu- tactics every year. Although it is unsettling to be taken in by a scam, don’t let those uncomfort-
America found that aerobic exercise training increases the ally no leftovers, but if there able feelings stop you from taking action.
size of the hippocampus, leading to improvements in spatial are, they don’t last long! DO: Work with your bank to recover lost funds Contact your financial service provider to let
memory. The NIA also notes that one study indicated exer- Ingredients: them know what happened. Although there is no guarantee, they are often able to help recover
your funds if you get in touch quickly.
cise stimulated the brain’s ability to maintain old network 3 cups diced peeled pota- DON’T: Stay silent Talking to family and friends that you trust about your experience can
connections and make new ones vital to cognitive health. toes help you move on. Remember–they encounter scams too. Sharing your story can raise awareness
• Read more. Avid readers may be happy to learn that one 4 slices bacon and keep your loved ones safe.
1 small onion, diced
of their favorite pastimes can improve the efficiency of their ¼ cup white vinegar DO: Change passwords and ignore unknown calls After a scam, change your passwords,
cognitive systems while delaying such systems’ decline. A 2 tablespoons water replace any compromised credit cards, and block calls from unknown numbers to avoid getting
2013 study published in the journal Neurology by research- 3 tablespoons white sugar scammed again.
ers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center found that 1 teaspoon salt DON’T: Stop using all devices Getting scammed can shake you up, but don’t let it shut you
mentally active lifestyles may not prevent the formations of ⅛ teaspoon ground black down.
plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease, pepper Devices are still safe and useful if you take precautions.Please keep this article for your re-
1 tablespoon chopped
but such lifestyles decreases the likelihood that the presence fresh parsley cords. Please protect yourself and do not wire money to anyone you do not know. Also remember
the IRS isn’t going to call you.
of plaques or tangles will impair cognitive function. Directions: This information in compliments of Jen Herron Underwood- Senior Real Estate Specialist
• Stay socially connected. Maintaining social connections Place the potatoes into a with Howard Hanna. For more information on downsizing or senior real estate interests please
with family, friends and community members also can help pot, and fill with enough wa- contact her at (440) 371-2862 or jenniferherron.com.
women prevent cognitive decline. Epidemiologist Bryan ter to cover. Bring to a boil,
James of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center studied how and cook for about 10 min-
utes, or until easily pierced
social activity affected cognitive decline, ultimately noting with a fork. Drain, and set
that the rate of cognitive decline was considerably lower aside to cool.
among men and women who maintained social contact than Place the bacon in a
it was among those with low levels of social activity. large deep skillet over me-
The idea of age-related cognitive decline strikes fear in dium-high heat. Fry until
the hearts of many men and women, but there are ways for browned and crisp, turning
adults to maintain their mental acuity well into their golden as needed. Remove from the
pan and set aside.
years. Add onion to the bacon
grease, and cook over medi-
um heat until browned. Add
the vinegar, water, sugar, salt
and pepper to the pan. Bring
to a boil, then add the pota-
toes and parsley. Crumble
in half of the bacon. Heat
through, then transfer to a
serving dish. Crumble the re-
maining bacon over the top,
and serve warm.
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