Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, right now they still do not know what causes AD, and there is no cure.
Scientists think that as many as 4.5 million Americans suffer from AD. The disease usually begins after age 60, and risk goes up with age. While younger people also may get AD, it is much less common. About 5 percent of men and women ages 65 to 74 have AD, and nearly half of those age 85 and older may have the disease. It is important to note, however, that AD is not a normal part of aging.
Scientists think that as many as 4.5 million Americans suffer from AD. The disease usually begins after age 60, and risk goes up with age. While younger people also may get AD, it is much less common. About 5 percent of men and women ages 65 to 74 have AD, and nearly half of those age 85 and older may have the disease. It is important to note, however, that AD is not a normal part of aging.
by: Ma. Minelli Pichay
Alzheimer’s disease is caused due to the damage to brain cells. Person suffering from it, have trouble in consuming food, loss of control over passing urine, have trouble in understanding conversations, feels depressed. By following a healthy life style, eating right, maintaining optimal health, daily exercise, regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels, mingling with others, can help prevent this disease. For more details on it, refer Alzheimer s disease
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