What Does Exercise Have to Do with It: What Is the Relationship Between a Healthy Lifestyle and Genetic Risk of Dementia? - Frankly Speaking EP 138Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Genetic and lifestyle risk factors have been implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) as well as other subtypes of dementia. Specific genetic protein mutations have been identified in individuals who develop AD. There is also an abundant amount of evidence that suggests the risk of dementia can be reduced by avoiding tobacco smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, keeping physically active, and maintaining a healthy diet. Join our discussion of a recent study that shows a healthy lifestyle is associated with decreased risk of dementia in those with both low and high genetic risk.

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CME/CE Information

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Release Date: 9/16/2019

Expiration Date: 9/16/2021

Topics

Geriatrics

Learning Objectives

Discuss and evaluate recent findings on the association between healthy lifestyle and the risk for dementia
Identify aspects of a healthy lifestyle that may be beneficial to patients at risk of dementia
Discuss strategies to reduce dementia risk in patients with increased risk for developing dementia

Faculty

Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor,Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

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Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner Track
UMMS GSN

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