Through her experience as a caregiver, Nicky Sargant became an Alzheimer's ambassador, advocate and champion. She shares ways to improve the quality of life for those with Alzheimer's and has advice on how we can prevent the disease.

Follow Nicky on LinkedIn to learn more about Alzheimer's and how you can make a difference:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-sargant

In this Episode:

1:45 - How being single allows you to give more and follow your passions and dreams

3:20 - Nicky's journey to caregiving for people with Alzheimer's

5:40 - What Nicky has learned from caregiving

13:20 - What we can do to prevent Alzheimer's

16:20 - Benefits of walking

19:45 - What we should know about people with Alzheimer's

25:45 - How music therapy works for Alzheimer's patients

32:10 - What to expect in Nicky's book

39:15 - How Nicky uses her LinkedIn to share information about Alzheimer's

More From Nicky Sargant, Alzheimer’s Ambassador, Advocate and Champion

Gathering like-minded people to aid, assist and support a change in mindset for the betterment of Mankind. Together and United, we can bring about this Global mindset change, improve people’s quality of life as we clean up our Planet, for our generation and those to come.

Every 3 seconds someone in the world develops Dementia, with Alzheimer’s being the most common type.

My prime goal, as an Alzheimer’s Ambassador, Advocate and Champion, is to promote an awareness leading to a change in mindset, eliminating the stigmas attached to Alzheimer’s.

My challenge and passion is to be a voice of the voiceless, petitioning for changes and improvements to UK and International Laws, policies and procedures, to eliminate discrimination and uphold Safeguarding in all its forms. An awareness and mindset change into the way our food is farmed and processed, eliminating the use of insecticides, pesticides and antibiotics, which is clearly evident through studies to be one of the major factors of Alzheimer’s and attributing to cognitive decline.

Alzheimer’s could affect you, me or our families at any stage. Unlike Cancer, medical research has found no cure for Alzheimer’s, however, it is possible to prevent, to some degree, by focusing on your well-being, health and food. The best medicine is sunshine, exercise, organic food, stimulation and social activity.

I am passionate about looking at ways to manage Alzheimer’s through modern approaches, promoting the importance and benefits of functional medicines, diet, sleep, exercise, music, dance and simulation. Treatments increasing the quality of life and well-being of people with Alzheimer’s, in some cases many significant changes have taken place.

Functional medicine has substantial advantages over conventional medicine, especially at a time when our current healthcare system is overwhelmed; patients are limited to just 15- minutes consultation. Functional medicine investigates the root cause/s and treats accordingly, rather than treating the symptoms. New studies and research show profound links between, molds, mental toxicity, Lyme disease and Alzheimer’s.

I encourage conversations and education, to removing the stigma and social shame attached to Alzheimer’s, adopting positivity, awareness, optimism, and above all, hope. I have first- hand experience of the impact Alzheimer’s has on a person, and how that same person through lifestyle changes could begin to relive their life to the fullest, with much joy and happiness, being social engaging despite their cognitive impairments.

As an Alzheimer’s Ambassador, I advocate “Safeguarding” individuals with Alzheimer’s, their rights to live in safety, free from abuse, neglect and discrimination, while protecting their human rights, health and well-being, as outlined in the Care Act...