Elder-caregivers

FWIW, there are some things you might want to check in out, including cannabis. That helped my dad cognitively as well as easing physical discomfort and lifting mood.

I’ve done a lot of reading about current research in preventing/slowing progression of cognitive decline. Studies have been consistent in showing that exercise/physical activity is significant to stem the progression of the disease.

There’s also research showing diet is important, as are some supplements. My mother’s doc said B Vitamins and magnesium. I found that a particular form of magnesium (“threonate”) has yielded positive results in some studies (can’t find it at drugstores, but online or at Whole Foods type stores - Jarrow’s MagMind supplement has that kind of magnesium in it.)

Rhodiola is another useful supplement, and Lions Mane mushroom, and curcumin ... There are articles on research for other supplements as well. I try to keep current by searching on the sciencedaily website. Here’s a little to read if you’d like. YYMV ...

http://alzheimersprevention.org/4-pillars-of-prevention/pillar-1-diet-supplements/

https://vitalitymagazine.com/article/top-10-supplements-preventing-reversing-alzheimers-dementia/amp/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6345333/