Take memory changes seriously
Aging brings natural changes in memory. Occasionally forgetting your keys or misplacing your glasses is completely normal and usually harmless. However, if new forgetfulness cannot be explained by age, it may be a condition known as mild cognitive impairment. This can be a preliminary stage of Alzheimer's disease.
It is important to recognize mild cognitive impairment as early as possible. The neotivCare app provides you with a digital solution that can be used to assess your memory performance in a medically reliable manner. The assessment with neotivCare is carried out independently and in the comfort of your own home.
Why is an early memory check important?
Early detection of mild cognitive impairment is important so that you can positively influence its progression. Negative effects on everyday life and the potential progression to Alzheimer's disease can be delayed by taking preventative measures.
Studies show: Adjustments in diet, exercise and brain training can improve or maintain memory function in older people. Controlling these factors prevents or slows down the progression from a disease-related memory impairment to dementia in four out of ten people.*
Brain health is part of prevention
According to recent estimations, controllable risk factors are responsible for around 40 percent of dementia cases.* By controlling these factors, you can proactively counteract the development of dementia. Take early action to maintain or improve your brain health. These measures are part of preventative medical care.
Preventative measures
Preventative measures against dementia include controlling risk diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Sufficient physical exercise, social activity and adopting a Mediterranean diet can also have a positive effect on the risk of developing the disease. According to the latest findings, getting as much sleep as possible is also beneficial.*
* Result of the scientific study Dementia prevention, intervention and care: 2020 report of the Lancet Commisson (Livingston et. al, Lancet 2020; 396(10248): p. 413-446); Fig. modified from Livingston et al., 2017
