“The process of aging is also riddled with some of the unwanted things in life, which includes certain illnesses that may include memory loss.”
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder, in that there is death of the brain cell which leads to memory loss and cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease may be caused by a genetic disorder, cognitive decline and nutrient deficiencies. It is a continuous decline in social skills, behavior and thinking and disrupts a person’s ability to function independently.Repetitive statements and movements and occasional muscle twitches and In severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease persons may experience, inability to communicate, seizures, skin infection and difficulty swallowing, increased sleep and loss of bowel and bladder control. Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is beneficial and so early identification of memory loss and some of the symptoms listed above may determine the actions to take with your love ones.
Knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what not to do. Both lifestyle and pharmaceutical interventions can be implemented to reduce the burden of the disease. The underlying condition should be treated and caregivers should be taught lifestyle interventions. Caregivers and the individual affected should start to plan routines. Appropriate community services and resources and the option for residential and at-home care. The plans for handling financial issues should commence early as well as plans for future care and medical decisions. Though Alzheimer’s may be a progressive decline and there is no cure, early interventions can lead to preservation of skills. Steps to preserve skills include reading or listening to books, telling stories and reminiscing, singing, listening to music, dancing, drawing, or doing crafts. Early diagnosis also helps you, your family and caregivers plan for the future, Persons with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
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Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder, in that there is death of the brain cell which leads to memory loss and cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease may be caused by a genetic disorder, cognitive decline and nutrient deficiencies. It is a continuous decline in social skills, behavior and thinking and disrupts a person’s ability to function independently.Repetitive statements and movements and occasional muscle twitches and In severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease persons may experience, inability to communicate, seizures, skin infection and difficulty swallowing, increased sleep and loss of bowel and bladder control. Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is beneficial and so early identification of memory loss and some of the symptoms listed above may determine the actions to take with your love ones.
Knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what not to do. Both lifestyle and pharmaceutical interventions can be implemented to reduce the burden of the disease. The underlying condition should be treated and caregivers should be taught lifestyle interventions. Caregivers and the individual affected should start to plan routines. Appropriate community services and resources and the option for residential and at-home care. The plans for handling financial issues should commence early as well as plans for future care and medical decisions. Though Alzheimer’s may be a progressive decline and there is no cure, early interventions can lead to preservation of skills. Steps to preserve skills include reading or listening to books, telling stories and reminiscing, singing, listening to music, dancing, drawing, or doing crafts. Early diagnosis also helps you, your family and caregivers plan for the future, Persons with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
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