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Does the whole world suffer from dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities. It is the most common form of dementia and can be caused by many factors, such as age, genetics, lifestyle, and environment.

There are signs and symptoms that may indicate Alzheimer’s or other dementias. When found early, treatment It can be explored to relieve symptoms and help individuals maintain a certain degree of independence for longer.Early detection can also increase the chances of participation Clinical drug trials
Help advance research.

If you notice any of the following

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Among your elderly parents, family members or friends, be sure to talk to them about their experiences and arrange an appointment with the doctor as soon as possible.

“Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can improve the quality of care and quality of life for your loved ones-this starts with understanding the disease.”

— Kristina Fransel, Executive Director, Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

1. Memory loss that affects daily life

One of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stages, is forgetting information learned recently. Other signs include forgetting important promises, asking the same questions repeatedly, and increasing reliance on memory aids or family members to handle things that are usually handled by the individual.

2. Challenge the plan or complete familiar tasks

Some people may change in their ability to make and follow plans or deal with numbers. Difficulties cooking familiar recipes or tracking monthly bills are common signs. They may also be unable to drive to familiar places, organize shopping lists, or remember their favorite rules of the game.

3. Confusion in time or place

If your parents, relatives, or friends keep forgetting time or forgetting where or how they got to a certain place, this may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s.

4. Difficulty in understanding visual images and spatial relationships

Some people may start to have vision problems, which can cause balance difficulties or difficulty reading. This will also make tasks such as driving more and more dangerous.

5. Problems with new words in oral or writing

People with early dementia may have difficulty following, joining, or continuing the conversation. They may also encounter vocabulary or familiar words while writing. This may lead to withdrawal from hobbies or other activities.

6. Changes in mood, character and judgment

People with Alzheimer’s disease often become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may have poor judgment when dealing with money, or pay little attention to keeping themselves clean.

other sign Caring for elderly parents or relatives includes misplacing things or losing the ability to trace steps, and quitting work or social situations.Although Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured or prevented from progressing, early detection can provide time to discuss and make decisions Care and support Demand and financial planning in order to long.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month

June is

Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month

— The best time to get an education and join the fight to end this debilitating disease.You can wear purple through the whole month and pass

Donate to Alzheimer’s Association, It will be used for nursing and support services — such as the association’s 24/7 helpline (800-272-3900) — and advance key research in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementias.