Alcohol and Dementia
By Irma Prettenhofer, Gerontologist
Silverado Red Rock Memory Care
April, being alcohol awareness month reminds us of the delicate balance between social drinking and the potential for addiction. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there is enough evidence to suggest that excessive alcohol consumption increases an individual's risk of developing dementia. Excessive drinking of alcohol is linked to a reduced volume of the brain's white matter, which is crucial for the transmission of signals between different brain regions. As a result, a person's brain function decreases significantly. Long-term heavy drinking also impacts your body's ability to process vitamin B1, and the results are short-term memory deficiencies. Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is a condition where drinking too much alcohol over the years causes conditions such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a type of alcohol-related dementia. This finding is echoed by the National Institute of Health. As with anything, moderation is the key. You can consume alcohol, just don’t let it become a risk factor or your brain will end up paying the price. Read article
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