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Alzheimer’s disease and How to care for your loved ones?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

1-What is<\/u><\/strong> Alzheimer’s disease?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Alzheimer’s disease is\u00a0the most common type of dementia.<\/li>
It is neurodegenerative brain disorder.<\/li>
It is a progressive disease that may begin with memory loss or behavioral changes<\/li>
It can seriously affect a person\u2019s ability to carry out daily activities<\/li>
It\u2019s usually starts in middle age or in old age (above 65 years)<\/li><\/ul>
Alzheimer\u2019s, Dementia<\/strong><\/p>
There are two forms of Alzheimer\u2019s disease <\/strong><\/p>
1-Familial:<\/p>
This type is hereditary.<\/li>
Familial Alzheimer\u2019s disease usually occurs at younger ages.<\/li>
Fewer than 5% of all Alzheimer\u2019s cases are familial.<\/li><\/ul>
2-Sporadic:<\/p>
Sporadic Alzheimer\u2019s disease has no specific genetic link. It is not hereditary.<\/li>
Most cases of Alzheimer\u2019s disease are sporadic.<\/li><\/ul>
What is the risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Physical inactivity<\/li>
Smoking<\/li>
Obesity<\/li>
High blood pressure<\/li>
Diabetes, high cholesterol<\/li>
Depression<\/li>
Air pollution<\/li>
Less education<\/li>
Excessive alcohol consumption<\/li>
Social Isolation<\/li>
Hearing\/vision impairment<\/li>
Low socioeconomic status<\/li><\/ul>
\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>What are the Warnings signs of Alzheimer\u2019s?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Memory loss that affects day-to-day activities<\/li>
Challenges with performing familiar tasks<\/li>
Confusion about time and space<\/li>
Challenges with language<\/li>
Challenges with abstract thinking<\/li>
Misplacing items<\/li>
Changes in mood or behavior<\/li>
Changes in judgment<\/li>
Loss of initiative<\/li>
Changes to personality<\/li>
Can not manage finances<\/li><\/ul>
How is conditions diagnosed?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Your doctor will ask the following.<\/strong><\/li>
Laboratory tests( Biomarkers in blood and CSF)<\/strong><\/li>
Brain imaging: CT scan, MRI, PET<\/strong><\/li>
Mental & Behavioral Assessment<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
Can Alzheimer\u2019s diseases be cured?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Alzheimer\u2019s disease currently cannot be cured. Medications may help to reduce symptoms and slow disease progression.<\/p>
There are new disease modifying treatment but they are not available in the Region yet.<\/p>
Pharmacological <\/u><\/strong><\/p>
According to your condition and stages your doctor will advise you with the suitable medication to treat the symptoms<\/p>
Non – pharmacological<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Being physically active can help improve attention, memory, speech and other mental skills<\/strong><\/li>
Brain exercises with a small group of people may improve mood and the mental skills <\/strong><\/li>
Communicate with the patient by using simply, clear words and short sentences, and try to reduce noise around him. <\/strong><\/li>
Provide a calm atmosphere so that patient can communicate and focus.<\/strong><\/li>
Playing games, doing puzzles, and using calendrer can improve alertness<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
Continuous re orientation by family<\/strong><\/p>
What is the most common complications of the disease?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Poor nutrition<\/strong><\/li>
Pneumonia, choking <\/strong><\/li>
Inability to perform self-care tasks<\/strong><\/li>
Personal safety challenges (injuries and fractures caused by falls<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
What can I do to protect myself from developing Alzheimer\u2019s?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>
Healthy diet<\/strong><\/li>
Maintain a healthy weight<\/strong><\/li>
Regular physical activity<\/strong><\/li>
Cognitive training <\/strong><\/li>
Social engagement<\/strong><\/li>
Prevent and manage high blood pressure<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>
Manage blood sugar. <\/strong><\/li>
Quit smoking. <\/strong><\/li>
Avoid excessive alcohol drinking.<\/strong><\/li>
Prevent and correct hearing & vision loss. <\/strong><\/li>
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