Many years ago, in India, in our appalling naivety, we used to poke fun at elderly people whose memory let them down. However, being forgetful in old age is no joke, as we now know. Alzheimer’s, in Britain alone, is claiming around one million victims, and goodness knows how many sufferers there are in a vast country like India. Experts say we must indulge in regular mental and physical activity, everything from doing crossword puzzles and reading to walking and gardening to keep this devastating condition at bay.
Sitting for hours watching television is probably the worst thing we can do because obesity is a major factor, as well as drinking excessive alcohol.
Rudy Otter By email
