Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. There is growing scientific evidence that healthy behaviors, which have been shown to prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, also may reducethe risk for cognitive decline. Explore eight steps you can take for a healthy body and healthier brain.
The DARS Office for Aging Services has developed a stage-by-stage guide to cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and other types of dementia. At each stage, the Virginia Dementia Road Map answers your questions about what you should expect and what you should do. It also provides concrete action steps to take at each stage.
The Dementia Safety Information Toolkit is provided by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services' Office for Aging Services, Division for Community Living. This resource provides information on a wide range of topics to help keep Virginians living with dementia and their caregivers safe.