Among the elderly, a diet high in fish is associated with better cognitive performance. Through the years, researchers have taken a closer look at the influence of diet on mental impairment and dementia. The omega-3 fatty acids could play an important role in maintaining cognitive function in aging individuals. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines and anchovies, are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Though I don't believe in labeling people, there is a need to teach others how to handle brain disfunction, impaired abilities due to aging. This article is a very good summarization to serve as guidance. There are social implications not mentioned here, but the ideas expressed by the author, at the very least, serve as a good foundation to generate purposeful dialogue among families and in open public forums.
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Though I don't believe in labeling people, there is a need to teach others how to handle brain disfunction, impaired abilities due to aging. This article is a very good summarization to serve as guidance. There are social implications not mentioned here, but the ideas expressed by the author, at the very least, serve as a good foundation to generate purposeful dialogue among families and in open public forums.
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