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Forgetting your keys? Cannot remember the names of your loved ones?
Let’s take a step back together to revise what Alzheimer’s disease is.
These symptoms of memory loss, decline in reasoning and thinking skills due to deterioration of brain function is known as an umbrella term known as dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, which accounts for up to 70% of all people with dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder which causes memory loss and cognitive decline. It typically affects the elderly who are above 65 years old.
The loss of connections between nerve cells (neurons) due to formation of abnormal clumps called plaques and tangles in the brain is known to be a major cause of this disease. Some of the factors that are associated with Alzheimer’s include age, genetics, environment, lifestyle and coexisting medical conditions.
To date, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Drug treatment can only slow down the disease progression rate and prevent worsening of symptoms. Some examples include cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine (an NMDA antagonist).
Alzheimer’s disease may be hard to notice at first. It is usually characterized as initial forgetfulness that progresses over time to profound memory loss with other cognitive and behavioural changes. 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s include:
Memory loss that disrupts daily life
Challenges in planning or solving problems
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
Confusion with time or place
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
New problems with words in speaking or writing
Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
Decreased or poor judgement
Withdrawal from work or social activities
Changes in mood and personality
Make sure to consult a doctor early if you notice these changes in your partner or your loved ones.
Physical exercise
Regular physical exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Exercise helps the brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow in the brain
Diet
Eating habits that are healthy for heart
Limiting intake of sugar and saturated fats
Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Beneficial diets include Mediterranean diet and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
Social connections and intellectual activity
Strong social connections and being mentally active may help with Alzheimer’s
It may help due to strengthening connections between nerve cells in brain via social and mental stimulation
Be careful of head trauma
Head injury may cause cognitive decline in the future
Protect your head by wearing a seatbelt and using a helmet during sports
Although research is not conclusive, these lifestyle changes can help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease as well as leading a more healthy lifestyle. Happy World Alzheimer's Day 2021 and let us play our role by sharing these simple lifestyle changes to help Alzheimer’s!
References
Alzheimer’s Association. (2021). Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented? Retrieved from https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research_progress/prevention
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