{"id":1531,"date":"2020-05-11T12:39:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T12:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1531"},"modified":"2020-05-13T05:56:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T05:56:27","slug":"alzheimers-disease-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/alzheimers-disease-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Disease- Symptoms, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s\ndisease is a progressive disorder which causes the cells of the brain to waste\naway and die. Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is the most usual cause of dementia \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a\ngradual deterioration in cognitive, behavioral, and social abilities that\ninterferes with a person&#8217;s ability to work independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ndisease&#8217;s early symptoms may be to forget recent events or conversations. An\nindividual with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease will experience significant memory loss as\nthe disease progresses, and may lose the ability to perform daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications\nfor Alzheimer&#8217;s disease can temporarily improve symptoms or slow down the rate\nof decay. Often, these medications can help people with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease\nimprove function and preserve independence for a while. Various programs and\nservices will support people with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and their cares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms Alzheimer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain an\nAlzheimer&#8217;s diagnosis, the person must have undergone a deterioration in\ncognitive or behavioural function and performance to compare with how they were\nbefore. This deterioration has to conflict with their ability to operate at\nwork or in daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncognitive decline must be seen in at least two of the four symptom areas listed\nbelow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Reduced ability to take in and remember\nnew information, which can lead, for instance, to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Repetitive questions or conversations<\/li><li>Misplacing personal belongings<\/li><li>Forgetting events or appointments<\/li><li>Getting lost on a familiar route<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Impairments to reasoning, complex tasking,\nand exercising judgment, for instance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Poor understanding of safety risks<\/li><li>Inability to manage finances<\/li><li>Poor decision-making ability<\/li><li>Inability to plan complex or sequential\nactivities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Impaired speaking, reading and writing,\nfor instance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty in thinking of normal words when\nspeaking, hesitations<\/li><li>Speech, spelling, and writing errors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Changes in personality and behavior, for\ninstance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loss of empathy<\/li><li>Compulsive, obsessive, or socially\nunacceptable behavior<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the\nnumber and frequency of symptoms confirm dementia, then Alzheimer&#8217;s can be\nconfirmed by the following factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A slow start, over months to years, not hours\nor days<\/li><li>A marked deterioration of the normal level of\ncognition of individuals in particular areas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If symptoms\nstart or escalate over hours or days you should seek urgent medical treatment\nas this can suggest an acute disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s\nis most likely when memory loss is a prominent symptom, especially in the field\nof learning and new knowledge being remembered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Language\nissues can also be a key early symptom, including struggling to find the right\nwords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most\nfamous prominent deficits in executive dysfunction may have to do with\nreasoning, judgment and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A variety of\nconditions, including treatable conditions, may lead to memory loss or other\nsymptoms of dementia. If you are worried about your memory or other cognitive\nskills, speak to your doctor for a detailed diagnosis and evaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are\nconcerned about thought skills you notice in a family member or relative, chat\nabout your questions and ask to go to a doctor&#8217;s appointment together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists\nbelieve Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is triggered for most people by a combination of\ngenetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that change the brain over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s\nis caused less than 1 per cent of the time by specific genetic changes that\nvirtually guarantee that a person will develop the disease. Such unusual events\ntypically lead to the onset of disease in middle age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proper\ncauses of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease are not fully understood, but at its core are\nproblems with brain proteins that fail to function normally, disrupt the work\nof brain cells (neurons) and unleash a series of toxic events. Neurons suffer\ninjury, lose connections and eventually die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The damage\nmost often starts in the brain which controls memory but the process starts\nyears before the first symptoms. The loss of neurons spreads to other regions\nof the brains in a somewhat predictable pattern. The brain has significantly\nshrunk by the late stage of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The researchers concentrate on two protein\nroles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plaques:<\/strong> Beta-amyloid is a part of a\nbigger protein leftover. As these fragments bind together, they tend to have a\ntoxic effect on the neurons and disrupt contact between cells. Such clusters\nform larger deposits called amyloid plaques and other cellular debris as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangles:<\/strong> Tau proteins play a part in a\nneuron&#8217;s internal support and transport system to carry nutrients and other\nessential materials. Tau proteins change shape in Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and\norganize into structures called neurofibrillary tangles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Loss of\nmemory and vocabulary, impaired judgment and other cognitive changes induced by\nAlzheimer&#8217;s can take care of other health problems more complicated. An\nindividual with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease may not be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Communicate that he or she suffers from a\ndental problem, for instance, a dental problem<\/li><li>Report symptoms of another illness<\/li><li>Follow a prescribed treatment plan<\/li><li>Notice or describe medication side effects<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nAlzheimer&#8217;s disease goes to its final stages, changes in the brain begin to\naffect physical functions such as chewing, balance and control of the bowel and\nbladder. These effects will increase susceptibility to more health issues such\nas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pneumonia and other infections<\/li><li>Falls<\/li><li>Fractures<\/li><li>Bedsores<\/li><li>Malnutrition or dehydration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s\ndisease is not a preventable condition. Many risk factors for Alzheimer&#8217;s\nlifestyle, though, maybe modified. Data indicates that diet, exercise and\nhabits changes \u00e2\u20ac\u201d measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease \u00e2\u20ac\u201d may\nalso reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and other dementia-causing\ndisorders. Heart-healthy lifestyle choices which can reduce Alzheimer&#8217;s risk\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Exercise regularly<\/li><li>Consume a diet of organic produce, balanced\noils and low-fat foods<\/li><li>Follow the recommendations for treating high\nblood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol<\/li><li>If you smoke, ask your doctor for help to\nquit smoking<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is a progressive disorder which causes the cells of the brain to waste away and die. 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