Fascinating New Discovery to Prevent Dementia (A Vaccine)
By Amber
@AmbiePam (108992)
United States
December 29, 2025 9:45am CST
Having dementia runs in my family, so you know I pay attention to any new info on how to prevent it or slow it down. A new study out of Wales, and printed in a medical journal has shown the shingles vaccine helps prevent dementia (more in women than men), and slows it down in people who already have it. It’s not a huge drop, but it’s a drop, and when it comes to dementia, any stoppage is a big deal.
The shingles vaccine, whether you had chicken pox as a child or not, is recommended for people 50 or older, unless your immune system is compromised and then experts say to get it much younger. I apologize for not posting the article I read it in; I don’t know how. And God bless those of you who try to explain to me how to do it on my phone.
Just another reason to get that shingles vaccine! In six years, you know I will!
Just another reason to get that shingles vaccine! In six years, you know I will!19 people like this
17 responses
@DaddyEvil (164394)
• United States
29 Dec
That's very interesting! My was in the process of being diagnosed with some mental illness when she had a stroke and passed away. I know my oldest sister had dementia before she passed away.
I got the shingles vaccination as soon as it was available in Missouri. I had shingles three times in my 40s and didn't want to have shingles again!
Here is the link to the study:
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/03/shingles-vaccination-dementia.html
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@AmbiePam (108992)
• United States
29 Dec
@DaddyEvil Don’t you just love it when someone else knows what’s best for you?
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@DaddyEvil (164394)
• United States
29 Dec
@AmbiePam I was very stressed working at Wally World when I got shingles. Every time I got it, I went to the doctor and she asked when I was quitting Walmart. 
(I HAD to have a job! What part of that is difficult to understand?)
You're very welcome.
(I HAD to have a job! What part of that is difficult to understand?)
You're very welcome.2 people like this
@annierose (21816)
• United States
29 Dec
My mother-in-law also has dementia, and I have seen how difficult it can be to care for her. She often forgets things and asks questions like a child. She is already 87 years old, and we will be picking her up in Georgia next month. She has wanted so much to return to the Philippines, but because of her condition, her children feel it would be too difficult for her to stay there for very long.
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@AmbiePam (108992)
• United States
29 Dec
@annierose No, that would not be a cause of dementia. There are many causes, some are genetic and there was no preventing it, like my mother (she was 46 when she was diagnosed). Not being physicallly active ups chances of it, but you have to have a poor diet throughout your entire life for it to affect your chances of getting dementia. Certain proteins build up on the brain and dementia can set in. An interesting fact is that there are bacteria in the mouth that can lead to dementia so it is important to visit the dentist regularly.
Unfortunately, there are just so many causes it’s difficult to always pinpoint why.
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@annierose (21816)
• United States
29 Dec
@AmbiePam Do you know the reason why someone develops dementia? My husband said that she might have gotten it because, during the COVID period, she was alone in the Philippines and did not eat properly. This worsened her health condition, which may have led to dementia.
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@FourWalls (81365)
• United States
29 Dec
Wow, that’s amazing! That’s a true blessing if it does indeed prove to have long-term benefits against dementia!!!!
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@Shivram59 (46345)
• India
29 Dec
This is the first time I've heard about this vaccine. I think it is a very good vaccine. My parents are over 80, but they don't have dementia. It is perhaps because they always keep themselves physically and mentally active.
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@Shivram59 (46345)
• India
29 Dec
@AmbiePam Thank you. My parents have always been like that. They never sit quiet. If they have nothing to do, they read books or clean their room.
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@GardenGerty (166994)
• United States
18h
Bob and I have both had the shingles vaccine. It is also good for your heart. I read that article as well.
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@snowy22315 (200719)
• United States
29 Dec
I have been wanting the Shingles vaccine. It is only free with Medicare part D..which I don't have .although you can get it free sometimes through the health department .otherwise it is an expensive shot
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@LeaPea2417 (39345)
• Toccoa, Georgia
1h
My Mom had Shingles. I think she received the shot to prevent it again. She is in the early stages of dementia.
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@RasmaSandra (92264)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20h
It is good that it can help but I am not into getting any vaccinations, Just seeing a needle can throw me into a full anxiety attack,
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@LindaOHio (209372)
• United States
6h
I"ve had more than one shingles shot. I had shingles once and never want to get it again. Interesting about the dementia link..
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@MarieCoyle (52793)
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18h
This would truly be wonderful!! Any help for dementia is welcome for so many.
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@wolfgirl569 (127159)
• Marion, Ohio
20h
I have heard it helps. I need to get mine
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@Marilynda1225 (87571)
• United States
29 Dec
That certainly is good news because any help with delaying dementia is a plus.
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@thedevilinme (4575)
• Northampton, England
8h
They looked at that further and more to do with the feeling healthy retiree people are more likely to be up to date on all their shots so maybe their lifestyle reducing risk. All you can do is keep active, eat well and pray to God you dont get it. Me and my brother had to do mom and dad back - to- back with dementia.
