Why social interaction is so important…
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the commonest type of dementia in older persons.
It is expected that the number of people with AD dementia will increase dramatically in the next 30 years, projecting to 75 million in 2030 and 131.5 million in 2050 worldwide.
So far, no sufficient evidence is available to support that any medicine is able to prevent or reverse the progression of the disease, which is why lifestyle changes are even more important when we consider ways that we can. Help prevent or reduce the risk of AD for our loved ones in the future.
Early studies have shown that social environment, particularly social relationships, can affect one's behaviour and mental health.
A study analyzing the correlation between loneliness and risk of developing AD revealed that lonely persons had higher risk of AD compared with persons who were not lonely.
On the other hand, it has been reported that we can prevent cognitive decline and delay the onset of AD if we keep mentally active and frequently participate in social activities.