Preventing (and Slowing) Dementia
Clear Mind, A Strong Spirit: What Women 50+ Need to Know About Preventing (and Slowing) Dementia My Powerful Focused Friends, let’s talk about something real. We’re the generation who took care of everyone else — kids, partners, parents, careers, passions, art, survival. We’ve held households together, reinvented ourselves again and again, and somehow we’re expected to do it all with a smile and a good outfit. But there’s one thing that keeps many women our age awake at night: “Will my mind still be mine when I’m older?” Whether it’s forgetting a word, mixing up a date, walking into a room and thinking Why did I come in here?, or watching a parent struggle with dementia…the fear gets real. Let’s go there — without shame, without fear, and without pretending it’s “just aging.” Because here’s the truth: 🟩 Your brain is not declining — 🟨 it’s REWIRING. And you’re allowed to support that process so you stay sharp, creative, empowered, and YOU. 🌟 3 Things Women 50+ Absolutely Must Know About Brain Health 1) Memory changes are normal — but confusion is not. - Misplacing your phone ≠ dementia. - Forgetting the entire purpose of the day, or getting lost in a familiar place ≠ normal aging. *** The key is understanding patterns — and catching subtle signs early. 2) Your hormones are part of the story. - As estrogen drops, so does a layer of “neurological protection.” - That’s why many women notice fog, mood changes, or forgetfulness in peri- and post-menopause. - This is NOT your fault, not “aging badly,” not “losing it.” - It’s biology doing its thing — and it can be supported. 3) Lifestyle matters more than genetics. - Only 2–3% of dementia is strictly genetic. Everything else? Influenced by sleep, stress levels, diet, mental stimulation, creativity, and emotional health. *** You have FAR more power than you think. ✨ How to Protect Your Beautiful Brain (Starting Now) These are simple, doable, and incredibly effective: