Engage Your Brain | Don't Dismiss the Emotional Impact and Stress That Chronic Conditions Can Bring

In this important video, Sue Paul, Senior Director of Well Being and Brain Health at Asbury Communities, discusses the dual challenges of managing chronic conditions and their emotional impact. Whether dealing with heart disease, diabetes, COPD, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or cancer, Sue emphasizes two crucial points.
Firstly, managing the disease itself is vital-regular visits to healthcare providers, taking medications as prescribed, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through nutritious eating and exercise are key.
Secondly, Sue highlights the significant emotional burden a diagnosis can bring. Feelings of overwhelm, changes in sleep and eating habits, social withdrawal, and loss of interest in hobbies can all indicate stress that affects brain health. Sue urges individuals to talk to their providers about these issues.
Investing in brain health is essential, and Sue encourages beginning this investment in your 50s, 60s, and 70s. Watch this video to learn more about managing the emotional and physical aspects of chronic conditions and share this valuable information with friends. Stay tuned for more ways to engage your brain!