Rivastigmine is a medicine indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as it increases the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, an important substance for the functioning of memory, learning and orientation. This medicine is provided free of charge by the SUS for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, as long as it has a […]
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Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder in which the person has difficulty remembering recent information, disorientation and progressive loss of the ability to carry out daily tasks and/or take care of themselves. Although its cause is not completely known, Alzheimer’s disease is more common in people over 65 years of age and in cases of family […]
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The main symptoms that may indicate Alzheimer’s are memory loss, disorientation, repeating conversations, sudden changes in mood and changes in language, for example, and it is important that a neurologist is consulted so that an assessment can be carried out and the diagnosis confirmed. Alzheimer’s symptoms are more common after the age of 65, however, […]
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The most recommended Alzheimer’s medications are donepezil, rivastigmine, memantine and galantamine to slow the progression of the disease and antipsychotics, antidepressants and anxiolytics to control symptoms such as agitation and anxiety. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that mainly affects people over 65 years of age, causing symptoms such as forgetfulness and progressive difficulty in carrying […]
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The test to identify Alzheimer’s risk was developed by American neurologist James E Galvin and New York University Langone Medical Center (1) and aims to evaluate some factors such as memory, orientation, as well as changes in mood and language based on the answer to 10 questions. The test can be done by the person […]
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Foods rich in selenium are mainly Brazil nuts, fish, seafood, beans, eggs, sunflower seeds, chicken and beef. Selenium is an important mineral for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Furthermore, selenium also helps to strengthen the immune system and prevent the emergence of neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Discover all the benefits of selenium. The […]
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Exercises for memory and concentration are very useful for anyone who wants to keep their brain active. Exercising the brain not only helps recent memory and learning capacity but also prevents a decrease in reasoning, thinking, long-term memory and perception, for example. Memory exercises can be done at home, however, if the difficulty or loss […]
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