All About Alzheimer's Newsletter- Monday 22nd December 2025

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When it comes to brain health, it’s not about doing everything perfectly — it’s about the small things you do consistently. The way you start your morning can gently support your brain, protect memory, and help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s over time.

Here are six simple habits you can build into your mornings, even on busy days.

Eggs are rich in nutrients that support brain health, including choline, which plays a role in memory and learning. Recent research has found an association between eating eggs regularly and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Even a couple of eggs a few times a week can make a difference.

Good news for coffee lovers ☕
Moderate coffee consumption — around 1 to 4 cups a day — has been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s. Coffee contains antioxidants and compounds that may help protect brain cells and reduce inflammation. As always, balance is key.

Your brain needs exercise just like your body. Word games, crosswords, and puzzles help stimulate memory, recall, language skills, and problem-solving. It doesn’t have to be long — even a few minutes counts.

Movement matters. A gentle walk for 20–30 minutes helps increase blood flow to the brain and supports overall brain function. It can also boost mood, energy, and focus for the rest of the day.

Stress and inflammation can negatively affect memory over time. Regular meditation — even just 5–10 minutes — has been shown to support attention, focus, and emotional regulation. Sitting quietly, breathing deeply, or using a guided meditation all count.

Social connection is one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) protective factors for brain health. A quick phone call or message helps stimulate cognitive function and supports emotional wellbeing. It doesn’t have to be a long chat… staying connected is what matters.

The takeaway:
You don’t need a perfect routine or dramatic lifestyle changes. Small, consistent habits (repeated day after day) are what support long-term brain health.

Start with one. Then build from there.

Every week, we share an honest story from a caregiver — the things most people are too afraid to say out loud.

This is a very practical and important question — and you’re not alone in asking it.

When caregiving feels overwhelming, the goal isn’t to fix everything. It’s to reduce pressure where you can. Here are a few things I encourage caregivers to focus on as a starting point:

1. Pick one problem to ease — not ten
Look for the part of the day that feels hardest. Is it mornings? Evenings? Appointments? Start there. Small adjustments in one area can make the whole day feel more manageable.

2. Write things down, even if it feels basic
Keeping a simple list of medications, appointments, and key contacts reduces mental load. When your brain is tired, written reminders become a form of support.

3. Accept help in specific ways
If someone offers help, give them something concrete: a lift to an appointment, sitting with your loved one for an hour, or picking up shopping. Vague offers are hard to use — specific help is easier to accept.

4. Build short breaks into your week
You don’t need long periods of rest to benefit. Even 10–20 minutes where you step outside, sit quietly, or do something that’s just for you can help prevent burnout.

5. Plan for the next stage, not every stage
Thinking too far ahead can increase anxiety. Focus only on what’s likely to change next, and what support might be needed then. You don’t have to have all the answers now.

The new year doesn’t need to be about improvement — it can be about protection. Protecting your energy, your time, and your wellbeing matters.

Harvey

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