1. Ideally, gerontologist as primary care. Who will refer to neurologist to periodically evaluate and will be most up to date on meds. Either can/will order neuropsych testing.
2.
A. DPA, POA, living will, safety proof home, start planning long term.
B. for you and sibs:
- avoid/ treat/ get rid of long term health issues (diabetes/ hypertension/ thyroid/ etc)
- regular exercise (moderate, nothing extreme)
- anti-inflammatory diet
- anti-oxidant rich diet
- more than just sufficient, but avoid TOO much vitamins minerals: vit C, omega’s, Vit B’s
- brain health activities, i.e. lifetime of learning b/c use it, or lose it
- avoid brain trauma (including smoking, legal and non-legal)
- avoid neurotoxins (alcohol is one, but on the other hand has cardiac benefits)
and prob most important: sleep, sleep, sleep. Not excessive amounts, but at least 7.5h/night and best asleep well before midnight
N.B. caveat emptor, consult your own physician