There
are millions of baby boomers approaching the age where developing
dementia or Alzheimer's is a concern. Sparrman is convinced we can
prevent the onset of those diseases or at least delay them for many
years. She offers suggestions in four areas of life: physical
activity, nutrition, intellectually stimulating activities, and
social and spiritual connections.
Sparrman
shares the results of many studies, yet in a very readable way. Some
of the information and suggestions were not new to me. Her section on
nutrition included all of the sensible advice we've been reading
about for years. She has included a few recipes. We also know we
should be walking or doing some other form of activity as we age. I
was surprised, however, at the benefits of hiking in nature as
opposed to walking in an urban setting. I was also surprised to find
out about the friendly microbe beneficial to gardeners.
There
were also some surprises for me in the social section of the book.
There are measurable benefits for families who eat together around a
table at least five times a week, for example. I am in a reading
group and was pleased to find that such a group participation was one
of Sparrman's suggestions, as was journaling. I was also reminded of
the high cost of being mad or bitter and of the benefits of being
optimistic.
I
highly recommend this book to readers who are baby boomers and are
entering into that age where one is concerned about reduced brain
function. This book is very readable, full of facts, and has great
suggestions for keeping your brain functioning well. It is a great
resource for being a good steward of the body God gave you as well as living a more enjoyable and fulfilling life in general.
My
rating: 5/5 stars.
Bonnie
Sparrman has worked as an OB nurse and Parent Educator in several
different cities in the U.S. She is the author of several books.
Harvest
House Publishers, 224 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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