Alzheimer’s�Its Effects on the Human Body and

How You Can Prevent It

1 0 %

of people age 65 or older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

Our Project

Stage 1

Creating a presentation about Alzheimer’s and an activity to inform the elderly

Our Project

Stage 1

Creating a presentation about Alzheimer’s and an activity to inform the elderly

Stage 2

Going to senior centers to present and spread awareness

The Format of Our Presentation

Basics of Alzheimer’s

New Research

Prevention

Website

Senior Centers

Part 1

The Basics of Alzheimer’s

What is Alzheimer’s?

• A form of dementia
• Affects cognitive function and memory

The Harmful Progression of Alzheimer’s

Mild Decline

Moderate Decline

Severe Decline

Part 2

New Developments in Research

Research on Alzheimer’s

USC study

• FAs and EGCGs
• green tea and carrots, tomatoes, rice, wheat, etc.
• diet can positively affect cognitive function

Duke Study

• new ways to detect Alzheimer’s
• Sparse blood vessels in retina

Part 3

Preventative Measures

Preventative Measures!

Exercise, exercise, and exercise!

Preventative Measures!

Exercise, exercise, and exercise!

Keep your heart healthy

Preventative Measures!

Exercise, exercise, and exercise!

Keep your heart healthy

Stay social

Preventative Measures!

Exercise, exercise, and exercise!

Keep your heart healthy

Stay social

Maintain a healthy diet

Part 4

Our Website

https://avanighai.wixsite.com/alz1

Part 5

Presenting to Senior Centers

Fremont Senior Center

What we did at the center:

Part 1: Basics of Alzheimer’s

Part 2: Preventative measures

Part 3: Exercise and dancing!

Let’s Dance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG60iRJwmfA

Future Plans

• present at more senior centers
• share the website and pamphlet to more people
• continue to spread awareness!

Thanks for Listening!