9 FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIA

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9 FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIA
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INTRODUCTION
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FACTS
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DESCRIPTION
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CONCLUSION
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• INTRODUCTION

• Abnormal brain changes cause Dementia.
• This change leads to a decline in thinking
  skills, also called cognitive abilities.
• This disease hampers daily life and independent
  function.
• They can also affect feelings, behavior and
  relationships.
• With advancing medical science, doctors are
  treating the disease.
• Neurologist in bannerghatta road treats the
  patient to provide some relief from the disease.
• There are many neurology hospitals in
  bannerghatta road which create awareness about
  the disease among the people.

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• FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIA

• 1.THE MOST COMMON FORM OF DEMENTIA
• Alzheimers disease is the most known form of
  dementia. The definition of dementia is a brain
  disease which leads to memory loss and cognitive
  skills. There are different types of dementia
  which includes Mixed dementia, Vascular dementia,
  dementia with Lewy bodies, Huntingtons disease,
  Parkinsons disease.
• 2.THE HEART AND HEAD IS CLOSELY RELATED
• Heart disease raises the risk of getting
  Alzheimers disease. There are other conditions
  which lead to heart disease, which also have a
  fear of getting Alzheimers disease. Other
  conditions which cause heart disease are high
  blood pressure, diabetes, poor diet, high
  cholesterol, non-active lifestyle. Vascular
  dementia can also lead to heart disease. This
  results in narrowing blood vessels in the brain.
  The narrowing of blood vessels leads to a
  decrease in oxygen supply to the brain tissues.

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• 3.WOMEN HAVING A HIGHER RISK
• Study reveals that almost twice the woman suffers
  from Alzheimers disease than men. This disease
  also worsens more quickly in women than in men.
  Alzheimers disease causes brain shrinkage, which
  is generally more severe in women than men.
  Researchers suggest that brain changes in women
  with these diseases may be some other reasons
  also.
• 4.EDUCATION CAN LOWER THE RISK
• More the education of people, lower the risk of
  getting this disease. One should keep the brain
  active in old age by involving in activities such
  as taking classes, playing musical instruments,
  learning languages, doing group activities,
  interacting with others, joining different clubs,
  devoting time in worshipping and meditation and
  many other activities. These activities may also
  lower risk.

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• 5.Loss of sense of smell
• An individual with Alzheimers disease might lose
  their sense of smell. Several studies suggest
  that changes in the sense of smell might be a
  reason for an early signal of Alzheimers
  disease. It is important that the reason for the
  loss of sense of smell may also be due to brain
  injury, Parkinsons disease, and sinus infection.
• 6.Varied life expectancy
• Different individuals have different immunity
  power, and so the growth of the disease also
  varies. So it is very difficult to predict how
  long an individual with Alzheimers disease will
  live. Research says the elderly people live three
  to four years with this disease. While younger
  adults who are suffering from this disease may
  live for ten years with this condition.

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• 7.ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS COSTLY
• The high cost of the disease is challenging the
  health system. Its occurrence among people is
  increasing. Data suggest that this disease will
  increase more. The expense of treating the
  disease continues to rise.
• 8.NOT CURABLE
• The Alzheimers Association states that this
  disease is one of the main reasons for death
  without having any methods for curing, preventing
  or slowing it down. Researches for a vaccine
  continues.
• But yet not no ways have been found to prevent
  the disease from developing. The medication can
  only relieve some symptoms.

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• 9.CAREGIVERS EXPERIENCE HIGH STRAIN
• Dementia patient needs immense support from
  family, friends, or acquaintances. The caregiver
  suffers stresses which include physical, mental,
  emotional and at times, economical. The
  caregivers also need support from the health
  system, social and financial areas and legal
  system.
• CONCLUSION
• Dementia is not a single disease. It is an
  overall disease that covers a good range of
  specific medical conditions, which includes
  Alzheimers disease. The disease can be prevented
  by eating healthy food, doing regular exercise,
  not smoking, etc.

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