This blog post highlights a few of the many eye-opening facts about Alzheimer’s disease and how the stigma of the disease causes a great deal of worry in those impacted and their family members.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on October 10th annually to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease is a serious, progressive neurological disorder that affects memory and other cognitive functions. It is the most common form of dementia, a group of conditions that lead to loss of mental ability.
Definition of Alzheimer’s Disease:
The National Institute on Aging defines Alzheimer’s Disease as a syndrome that results from the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. These deposits are typically found in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala.
A person with Alzheimer’s Disease usually has difficulty remembering recent events, problems with language, and difficulties with thinking and problem-solving.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. However, it is not the only cause of dementia. There are many different types of dementia, and each person experiences dementia differently.
Stigma and Awareness
It is World Alzheimer’s Day, and while progress has been made in understanding and addressing the challenges posed by this disease, much work remains to be done. One area where stigma and awareness still lag far behind is in the way we talk about Alzheimer’s Disease.
Much of the public’s understanding of Alzheimer’s comes from Hollywood portrayals of the disease as a debilitating and life-ending condition. However, this isn’t the reality for most people with Alzheimer’s. In fact, only about 10% of people with Alzheimer’s die from the disease. Most die from other causes, such as pneumonia or heart failure.
World Alzheimer’s Day
Alzheimer’s is a slowly progressing brain disease that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia, a group of diseases that damage the brain.
There are currently no known cures for Alzheimer’s, but there are treatments available that can help people live better lives. Research is ongoing to find new ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and we hope that World Alzheimer’s Day will help increase public awareness of this important issue.
Conclusion
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