Gingko supplements (240 mg per day) may help reduce symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and enable you to perform daily tasks better. Be aware that gingko could interact with other medications, so talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.

Dementia affects millions of people around the world, and there is no current treatment. There are a few ways to lower your risk. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise, stay social, and limit alcohol and smoking.

Dementia causes loss of mental ability, mood changes, and trouble with daily activities. Risk factors for heart disease could increase your risk of dementia like smoking, high cholesterol, drinking alcohol, or being overweight.

There are no proven ways to prevent Alzheimer’s, but living a healthy lifestyle might help. Factors like eating healthy, exercising, and keeping your brain active. It may also help to avoid smoking, control blood pressure, and take care of your mental health.

There is no proven evidence that folic acid supplements can improve cognitive function in older adults with or without dementia. If you have low folate, you could benefit from folate supplements. Talk to your doctor about what is best for you.

There is no evidence that vitamin B-12 supplements could improve memory for people with Alzheimer’s. Vitamin B-12 is still an important part of your diet. It can be found in fish, meat, and poultry.

Mild cognitive impairment is when you have problems with mental function or memory, but not dementia. Treating conditions that cause MCI, like high blood pressure or sleep apnea, could help. Exercise, diet, and social engagement could help too.

Help preserve memories for someone with Alzheimer’s. Create an electronic folder or special box with photos and letters. Talk together or with people who know her/him to hear and document meaningful stories.

Research has shown that taking statins later in life will not prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia. Statins are used to manage cholesterol. Cholesterol management may lower your risk for getting Alzheimer’s disease as you get older.

Certain medications may help improve symptoms that impact thinking and memory in some people with dementia. Other drug treatments can help with related symptoms, such as depression, sleeping problems and agitation. Details about these medications in this resource.

Ginkgo biloba does not prevent age-related memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Experts do not recommend this supplement as a memory aid.

Dementia is a general term used to describe symptoms such as memory loss or communication problems that affect your daily life. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Symptoms include difficulty with problem solving, confusion, misplacing things and mood changes. Details about dementia in this resource, including prevention and coping.

There is some evidence that increasing vitamin B12 and folate levels (found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, vegetables and whole grains), quitting smoking, exercising and keeping your brain active can help reduce your risk of dementia.

The IQCODE questionnaire can be used to find out whether you have a memory disorder. The test can lead to false dementia diagnosis for healthy patients. A single tool is likely not the best approach for diagnosing dementia.

Stay mentally, physically and socially active to help prevent memory loss. Eat a healthy diet, get organized, limit clutter, get enough sleep and manage any chronic conditions and medications. See your doctor if memory loss is affecting your daily activities.

Sharpen your memory by staying mentally and physically active, visiting with friends regularly, being organized, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and managing any existing chronic conditions. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about memory loss.

Learn something new to improve brain function and lower your risk of dementia. Change your routine, register for a course, visit your local library, read, write, play an instrument or practice word or number puzzles.