Alzheimer’s Disease causes cognitive dysfunction and it affects 5.8 million people in the United States. Click here to learn about the risk factors and symptoms.
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes cognitive dysfunction in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of Dementia it affects approximately 5.8 million people in the United States age 65 and older. Forgetting is associated with aging however if memory loss impedes their daily life it is important to seek medical attention.
Risk Factors:
Age Family
History and Genetics
Lifestyle and Heart health
Poor Sleep Patterns
Head Trauma
Visual Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease:
Forgetting recently learned information
Forgetting important dates, events or repeating questions
Memory loss that interrupts daily activities
Challenging in planning or solving problems
Unable to complete daily tasks
Confusion with time or place
Trouble with visual images and/ or spatial relationships
Trouble speaking or writing
Misplacing things and unable to retrace steps
Decreased or poor judgment
Changes in mood and personality
Wandering or getting lost
Diagnosis:
If you suspect you have Alzheimer’s Disease, you should visit your primary care physician for a physical examination. The doctor will recommend one or more several tests.
Treatment:
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. As a result, most treatments focus on slowing down progression. Treatments can help patients maximize function for a short amount of time.
If you notice any of the visual signs of Alzheimer’s we recommend speaking to a medical professional to advise you.
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