Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that, although there is still no cure, can be delayed with the use of medicines such as Rivastigmine, Galantamine or Donepezil, along with stimulating therapies, such as occupational therapy. This type of Alzheimer’s treatment prevents the worsening of brain complications and improves the person’s quality of life. Alzheimer’s is […]
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Early Alzheimer’s or “presenile dementia”, is a rare type of Alzheimer’s that begins before the age of 65, normally between 40 and 50, and is related to hereditary genetic changes that lead to progressive loss of cognition, resulting in symptoms such as memory failure or loss, mental confusion, aggression and difficulty in carrying out daily […]
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Alzheimer’s disease can occur due to genetic changes, accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain, decreased release of acetylcholine by neurons or HSV-1 infection. However, the causes of Alzheimer’s are still widely debated. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia syndrome that causes the death of neurons in the brain and impairment of its functions, […]
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Some tips for preventing Alzheimer’s include maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, such as practicing physical activity regularly, maintaining a nutrient-rich diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, and keeping your brain active, playing strategy games or reading, for example. Alzheimer’s is a type of disease that causes progressive degeneration of neurons in the brain, and is related […]
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Alzheimer’s is not normally hereditary, but there is a form known as familial Alzheimer’s disease, which can affect different generations of the same family. However, this form of Alzheimer’s represents less than 0.5% of cases and can lead to the development of symptoms earlier. Even when there is one or more cases of Alzheimer’s in […]
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Alzheimer’s patients need to take dementia medications every day and stimulate their brain in different ways. Therefore, it is recommended that he be accompanied by a caregiver or family member, because being accompanied is easier to maintain the necessary care and slow the progression of memory loss. Furthermore, the caregiver must help the elderly person […]
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Physiotherapy for Alzheimer’s should be carried out 2-3 times a week in patients who are at an early stage of the disease and who present symptoms such as difficulty walking or balancing, for example, helping to delay the progression of the disease and maintaining the patient autonomy for a longer period of time. However, in […]
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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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