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What is Alzheimer's
Disease? Alzheimer's Disease is a form of progressive,
degenerative dementia that disables behavior, memory and thinking
abilities. Alzheimer's disease varies from person to person, and may
progress at different rates.
What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's Disease is a form of
progressive, degenerative dementia that disables behavior, memory and
thinking abilities. Alzheimer's disease varies from person to person,
and may progress at different rates.
Common risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
is having a family history, longterm high blood pressure, head trauma
history, heightened levels of homocysteine, and female gender.
Alzheimer's disease is known to destroy
nerve cells (neurons) that subsequently causes a decrease in
neurotransmitters. When the correct balance is not maintained by
neurotransmitters, the brain's functioning becomes critically
improvised.
Some early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include the following:
- Difficulty performing tasks
- Disorientation in familiar surroundings
- Disassociation of names for common objects
- Lack of interest in usually enjoyable activies
- Misplacement of items
- Repetitive statements
Though
there is no cure for Alzheimer's Disease, there are options for
treatment that can slow the disease progression, help manage behavior
problems, and assistance with family counsel.
Aside from medications and lifestyle
modifications, alternative supplements such as ginkgo biloba and Vitamin
E are helpful as well.
Taking routine walks with a friend or
caregiver, bright light therapy, music therapy, animal intervention like
a pet cat or dog, relaxation techniques and regular massages are also
superb remedies for persons suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
To learn more about Alzheimer's
Disease, visit the National Library of Medicine. To locate a
practitioner or physician with your own health concerns, feel free to
peruse our consumer and holistic resources directories today.
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