Dementia: The Wake-Up Call Every Wife, Mother & Caregiver Needs | How to Protect Your Brain Health

Watch now to learn how to spot the silent signs, support loved ones with compassion, and help shift the way we think and talk about dementia This cruel disease deserves the same urgency and attention we give to cancer, with early action, community care, and dignity. Continuing our Love and Relationship Series on Ibi Speaks, my special guest, dementia expert Dr Moni Gasper, shares insights on the topic, 'As you love others, don't forget to love yourself: A dementia wake-up call.' Dr Gasper looks into real-life truths about dementia, especially in African and Afro-Caribbean communities. Ten Key Takeaways: What Is Dementia? It is an umbrella term for brain diseases; Alzheimer's is most common globally. Who’s Most Affected? Vascular dementia disproportionately affects African & Afro-Caribbean women. Early Signs Matter: Apathy, forgetfulness & difficulty with daily tasks are often missed. Genetics & Risk: It’s not hereditary, but genes like APOE E4 increase risk in certain groups. Health Triggers: High blood pressure, diabetes & trauma play a significant role in vulnerability. Toxic Lifestyle Factors: Alcohol abuse mimics dementia symptoms & damages brain health. Caregiving Realities: 99% of dementia caregivers are women, facing emotional & physical strain. Early Detection: Regular checks for cholesterol & early symptoms are vital, especially before age 60. Social Awareness: Brain health education from childhood, focusing on healthy diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep, can help prevent dementia. More episodes of the Love and Relationship Series: 1. Before You Say I do, The Marriage Guide No One Tells You About: • Before You Say 'I do': The Marriage Prep ... 2. (The Most Important Episode Yet) When Your Heart Says No, But Everyone Else Says Yes: https://www.youtube.com/live/sksC_I3l... 3. Staying for the children vs. leaving for the children and your safety: • Staying for the children vs. leaving for t... Follow Ibinabo Enebi Facebook: / ibinabo.enebi Instagram: / ibinaboenebi TikTok: / ibinaboenebi1 LinkedIn: / urn:li:activity:7338896297652875266 Subscribe to my channel: / @ibispeaks Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on healing, self-worth, and mental health. ‪@ibispeaks‬