Proper nutrition may be key to retaining mind & independence

摘要

Dementia. Parkinson's disease. Alzheimer's disease. While a ripe old age is a dream most of us share, a feeling of dread is what comes to mind when we think that this dream may be accompanied by one of these debilitating diseases. Even if we are fortunate enough to escape these conditions, another fear is the loss of independence. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, elderly people may not be able to take care of themselves and are forced to rely on others for their basic needs. Being homebound or forced to reside in a nursing home against one's will are situations in which none of us ever hopes to be.