Dementia Risk Study, Higher Financial Strain

Key takeaways

• Reduce dementia risk by engaging in brain training activities for just 14–22 hours.
• Prioritize daily brain health with new hobbies to help protect long-term cognitive function.
• Seek financial guidance and resources to boost confidence and stability as costs rise.

Summary

Reducing dementia risk is more achievable than many realize, thanks to new research on brain training for older adults. A recent study found that seniors who took part in just 14 to 22 hours of speed-of-processing training experienced a 25% lower risk of developing dementia even 20 years later. Experts recommend making brain health a daily priority by challenging yourself with new activities and hobbies to help protect cognitive function well into the future.

At the same time, older women face mounting financial pressure, with an AARP survey revealing they are more likely than men to worry about health care costs and overall financial security. With the cost of living rising, it’s crucial for women over 50 to seek out resources and strategies that can boost their financial confidence and long-term stability.

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[00:00:03] Simple brain training could help lower dementia risk for decades, according to a new study. Researchers found that adults 65 and older
[00:00:12] who completed 14 to 22 hours of speed-of-processing training had a 25% lower risk of dementia
[00:00:19] 20 years later. Experts say more research is needed, but encourage older adults to challenge the brain by learning new activities
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[00:01:01] a new AARP survey shows. Women 50 and older report lower confidence in their financial stability with
[00:01:08] health care expenses and cost of living rising to the top of their concerns. Many say they don’t feel confident they will have enough money to live
[00:01:16] comfortably through retirement.