title: [Preventive strategies for dementia].
abstract: In the context of the demographically induced increase in the prevalence of dementia and the simultaneous lack of causal pharmacological therapies, preventive approaches are gaining in importance. By reducing risk factors and with measures which induce neuroplasticity successful aging can be supported. This article summarizes the current developments in preventing dementia by modification of life style factors. The main focus lies on the impact of cognitive and physical activity on neuroprotection. A promising approach combines both activities within a dance training program. Further studies that meet the demanding criteria of a randomized clinical trial are urgently needed.
authors.affiliation: AG Neuroprotektion, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Leipziger Str. 44/Haus 64, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland. patrick.mueller@dzne.de.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.affiliation: AG Neuroprotektion, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Leipziger Str. 44/Haus 64, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: Marlen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schmicker
authors.affiliation: AG Neuroprotektion, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Leipziger Str. 44/Haus 64, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland.|Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Magdeburg, Deutschland.|Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences (CBBS), Magdeburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: Notger G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Müller
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015444:Exercise; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011315:Preventive Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Aging; Alzheimer disease; Dancing; Neuroplasticity; Physical exercise