What can I do to slow or reverse the progress of dementia?

Engage in cognitive and social stimulation activities such as board games, crosswords and puzzles. PHOTO: ST FILE
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A nutritious diet should include 20 per cent of daily energy from proteins, 30 per cent from fat and 50 per cent from carbohydrates.

Fat in diet should be low in saturated fats and should include omega-3 fatty acids.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 20, 2018, with the headline What can I do to slow or reverse the progress of dementia?. Subscribe