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Alzheimer's vs Alzheimer's. What's the difference?

Alzheimer's vs Alzheimer's. What's the difference?

Get it right. Take care of the brain faster before it's too late.

Many people often use the terms "dementia" and "Alzheimer's" interchangeably without knowing that they actually mean "not the same," despite being closely related.

Understanding differences correctly not only helps to better care for brain health, but also allows families to properly observe disorders, plan treatments, psychological care, and prepare for long-term finances.

Because memory and brain function diseases affect not only the patient, but the entire family.

What is "dementia"?

Dementia, or Dementia, is not a specific disease name, but a "syndrome" caused by reduced brain activity that affects daily living.

People with dementia may have problems with

* Memory

* Analytical thinking

* Decision

* Use of language

* Planning

* Personality and emotion

* Behavior

* Daily living

These symptoms are more severe than typical age forgetfulness.

What is "Alzheimer's"?

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and the most common cause of dementia worldwide.

In other words,

"Alzheimer's is a type of dementia, but not all dementias are Alzheimer's."

The disease is caused by abnormal accumulation of proteins in the brain, e.g.

* Amyloid-beta plaques

* Tau tangles

This results in brain cells gradually deteriorating and dying, especially in areas related to memory and learning.

There are many kinds of dementia, not just Alzheimer's.

Besides Alzheimer's disease, there are other causes of dementia, such as:

* Vascular dementia from stroke

* Lewy body dementia

* Frontotemporal dementia

* Parkinson's disease dementia

Including some conditions that may be treatable or correctable, e.g.

* Vitamin B12 deficiency

* Hypothyroidism

* Side effects from drugs

* Depression

* Chronically not enough sleep

Therefore, "doctor-evaluated examination" is very important.

Initial symptoms that should not be overlooked.

In the early stages, many people may think it is only "forgetful with age," but if symptoms begin to affect daily life, they should be further evaluated.

Key warning signs include

* Ask the same story often

* Forget important appointment

* Place things in the wrong place regularly

* Lost in the familiar

* Unusual money management

* Cook and forget to turn off the stove

* Difficult to use words or communicate

* Personality or mood changes clearly.

* Separate from society

* Unusual decision

Alzheimer's does not just affect memory.

Although amnesia is the predominant symptom in the early stages, the disease can affect

* Planning

* Resolution

* Reasoning

* Perception of time and place

* Use of language

* Emotional control

* Behavior and personality

Some patients may even develop symptoms of language or behavior before amnesia.

Risk factors associated with dementia

Despite aging increasing risk, health and lifestyle factors also have important consequences.

Common risk factors include

* High blood pressure

* Diabetes

* High blood lipids

* Smoking

* Drink a lot of alcohol

* Obesity

* Lack of exercise

* Sleep, no quality

* Depression

* Social isolation

* Untreated hearing loss

Current research has shown that cardiovascular health is strongly linked to brain health.

Can the risk be prevented or reduced?

Although there is currently no 100% way to prevent Alzheimer's, there is scientific data to support that proper health care may reduce the risk of brain degeneration.

Recommended guidelines include

* Exercise regularly

* Control pressure, sugar and fat

* Get enough sleep

* Eat useful foods, such as the Mediterranean diet.

* Continuous brain training

* Read books, learn new things

* Meet people, reduce isolation

* Abstain from smoking

* Reduce ultra-processed food

Interesting new age research

Some studies have proposed a link between insulin resistance and brain degeneration, so that Alzheimer's disease is called "Type 3 Diabetes."

However, the term is not yet an official medical disease name, and is still under further study.

Importance of early detection

Although there is currently no cure, early diagnosis is very useful because it allows

* Delay disease operation

* Plan treatment

* Long-term care arrangements

* Reduce complications

* Financial planning and quality of life

As well as helping families understand patients more.

The caregiver needs to be taken care of.

Dementia is a disease that affects the whole family.

Many caregivers have stress, fatigue, not enough sleep, or unconscious caregiver burnout.

Therefore, dividing duties, resting and having a social support system is as important as treating patients.

A financial dimension that should not be overlooked.

Dementia often requires long-term care, which can be costly, e.g.

* Drug cost

* Brain check

* Caregiver fee

* House condition fine

* Assist equipment cost

* Family job opportunity cost

Health and financial planning is very important in an elderly society.

Important to know

Some forgetfulness can be caused by stress, not enough rest, depression, or other diseases.

But if symptoms start to affect daily life, or people around you start to notice changes, they should see a doctor to evaluate them appropriately.

Easy to understand summary

* Dementia, or dementia, is a "syndrome."

* Alzheimer's disease is a "type of disease" that causes dementia.

* Not everyone with dementia has Alzheimer's.

* Brain health care from today may reduce future risks.

Because in the end

"Memories" are not just important to patients.

But important to everyone who loves him as well

* Alzheimer's.

# Care for the elderly

# Amnesia

# Forgetful

# Health and insurance

# Alzheimer

Alzheimer's vs Alzheimer's. What's the difference?

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