About Alzheimer's Disease:
- It is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, learning, and organizing skills.
- It is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases.
- It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.
- It can seriously affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.
- The condition usually affects people aged 65 years and over, with only 10% of cases occurring in people younger than this.
- Cause: The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors.
- Symptoms:
- The early signs of the disease include forgetting recent events or conversations.
- Over time, it progresses to serious memory problems and loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks.
- Treatment: There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but certain medications and therapies can help manage symptoms temporarily.
