November is Alzheimer’s awareness month. Today, more than 6 million people in America suffer from Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease, commonly known as dementia, is a disease that destroys memory and mental function.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Symptoms of the disease usually first appear after the age of 60, and the risk increases with age.
Stage of Alzheimer’s: Early symptoms
It starts with memory loss such as forgetting recently learned information. It can be dates, names, and information. Challenges in solving problems and planning. They can have a hard time concentrating and take longer to complete a task. Confusion in memory is next followed by difficulty of conversation with others.
Habits that Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s
- Lacking of sleep
- Poor diet
- Isolation
- Drink alcohol in excess
Ways to Prevent the Risk of Alzheimer’s
- Eating healthy and nutritious brain diet
- Reduce consumption of alcohol
- Exercise regularly
- Have examination regularly
- Socialize with other people
Ways to Help Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s. If we know about it, we can effectively help Alzheimer’s patients. Try to stay in touch by calling them and visiting them. Understand their behaviors and have conversations with them. Show your love to them, it will help them a lot.
