Cedars-Sinai Program Director Dr. Zaldy Tan Advises on Dementia Risk Reduction and Memory Loss Concerns
Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Memory & Healthy Aging Program, is providing insights into managing memory loss and reducing the risk of dementia. His new book, 'What to Remember When You Are Forgetting: How to Thrive with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, and Other Dementias,' draws on over two decades of research and practice. The program helps individuals identify their risk for memory loss and offers guidance on slowing or preventing the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Dr. Tan emphasizes that while there is no cure for dementia, its progression can be delayed in early stages, and symptoms can be treated in later stages through prescription drugs. He highlights the importance of lifestyle factors such as controlling diabetes and hypertension, ensuring adequate sleep, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy diet to reduce risk. Additionally, Dr. Tan notes that conditions like depression, lack of sleep, a low-functioning thyroid, and vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic early d...
