What does Alzheimer's mean

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Alzheimer's disease is commonly known as Alzheimer's disease. With the growth of age, the incidence rate is increasing. Let's see what Alzheimer's means.

What does Alzheimer's mean

First of all: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with hidden onset. Clinically, it is characterized by memory impairment, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, impairment of visuospatial skills, executive dysfunction, personality and behavior changes, etc. the etiology is still unknown. Before 65 years old, the disease is called Alzheimer's disease; after 65 years old, the disease is called Alzheimer's disease.

Secondly, the disease may be a group of heterogeneous diseases, which is caused by a variety of factors (including biological and psychosocial factors). From the current research, there are more than 30 possible factors and hypotheses, such as family history, female, head injury, low education level, thyroid disease, too high or too low childbearing age, virus infection and so on. Effective understanding of its symptoms, can let us better prevention.

Finally: the onset of the disease is slow or hidden, and the patient and his family often can't tell when it will occur. Most of them are over 70 years old (male average 73 years old, female 75 years old). A few patients' symptoms become clear quickly after physical disease, fracture or mental stimulation.

matters needing attention

To long-term bedridden person, should notice defecate, turn over regularly wipe back, prevent pressure sore to happen. For patients with agitation, they should be accompanied by their families to avoid accidents. Usually we should pay attention to the daily life of patients, and pay attention to the training of patients' memory.