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Alzheimer's disease is better known by the name Alzheimer's disease. But the name is less accurate, and while Alzheimer's disease is more common in older age groups, the youngest patient was found to be as young as 19 years old. It is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Characteristic neuropathological and neurobiochemical changes.
In May 2011, Wang Fang's family was having a good time, and they frequently received calls from their younger brother at night. said that the 72-year-old mother's temperament has changed greatly, and when she goes out, she either quarrels with this neighbor or has a conflict with that neighbor. Not only that, but he also became suspicious. always said that his money was stolen, and what he said was justified and well-founded, as if he had seen the real murderer who stole money with his own eyes. He also said that his things were taken away. The brother-in-law suspected that her mother-in-law wanted to target her, and the two had a small quarrel for three days and a big quarrel for five days.
Wang Fang could only go to her brother's house every week to persuade her, and then the whole family rummaged through the cabinets at home, looking for her mother's things and the money she didn't know what to do. Many times she followed the old lady's words and pretended to find money at home, and her brother-in-law complained to Wang Fang, saying that her mother-in-law just couldn't get used to herself. Burn two pots in a week, and put the purchased vegetables in the washing machine. As a result, no one in the family had a peaceful birthday, and Wang Fang had no choice but to let her mother go back to the township to live.
In 2014, Wang Fang went home for the Chinese New Year. The old lady quietly pulled her aside, saying that yesterday Grandma Zhang next door came to be a guest and saw Grandma Zhang secretly stealing the gold necklace in the cabinet at home. Wang Fang was confused, how could there be any gold necklace at home. Confused, Grandma Zhang found Wang Fang and asked Wang Fang to be kind to her mother. No matter how she can't let the old man not have enough to eat, the words are all hinting that she abuses the old mother. Personality changes, increased suspicion, and abnormal speech are all early manifestations of Alzheimer's disease.
Wang Fang was extremely aggrieved, and then wondered if there was something wrong with her mother's spirit and began to talk nonsense. After careful observation, the mother's behavior was normal. The family can only comfort themselves that the old man's temper has deteriorated, and they all bear with her. But gradually, the forgetfulness became more and more severe, and he began to lose the time and couldn't remember the address at home. Life skills are slowly lost, and they start to know people unrecognizable. This stage is in the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease.
And the ability to communicate in language also began to decline, from speaking normally to being able to speak only a few sentences and words simply. Mobility is also rapidly decreasing. In just three months, he was able to walk slowly, but now he can only be paralyzed in bed. You need someone to feed you, and you need someone to help you urinate. In the process, he will suddenly be irritable and hit people. This period is already in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease cannot be cured, and with the advancement of medicine, it is inevitable that the average life expectancy will increase. The risk of disease increases with longer life expectancy, and the continent's population is ageing. Alzheimer's disease is becoming more and more common around us, and the progression of the disease can only be delayed with medication and professional care.
For example, in the early and middle stages, patients are given tools and resources, such as memory cards, time management tools, and assistive devices, to help patients cope with the challenges of daily life. These tools can help patients process information more effectively, increase efficiency, and boost self-confidence.
Alzheimer's disease is classified according to the time classification, and is divided into late-onset types, that is, onset after the age of 65, with memory impairment as the main feature. The early-onset type is the onset before the age of 65 years. The course of the disease is rapid, and there are obvious multiple high-level cortical dysfunctions. Clinical investigations have found a significant increase in the number of patients with Alzheimer's disease before the age of 65, which is called Alzheimer's disease.
Although this disease is not like other diseases that can quickly threaten our lives. But the pain of Alzheimer's is unimaginable, and your body is like a prison that imprisons you, conscious but unable to express it. When Wang Fang heard that Alzheimer's disease is hereditary, she couldn't help but feel terrified, worried that she would lose her memory in her later years, and even be unable to take care of herself and her most important person.
While accompanying her mother to her appointments, she eagerly asked the doctor if the disease could be prevented in everyday life. The doctor patiently explained that good lifestyle habits are the key to prevention compared to genetic factors. He mentioned that many older people live to be 99 years old and have clear thinking and organization. However, there are also some people who start to have early symptoms of dementia at the age of 55, and the difference is that the former has done these four things right in their lives.
The first is that you can't stay up late for a long time. Staying up late can affect the body's endocrine system, leading to endocrine imbalances, reducing the secretion of hormones responsible for brain maintenance and neurotransmitter synthesis, further affecting the normal function of the brain. Staying up late for a long time can affect the normal functioning of the brain, slowing down the transmission of information between neurons in the brain, which can lead to memory loss and poor thinking ability. Additionally, staying up late for long periods of time can lead to sleep deprivation, which is an important process for the brain to repair and metabolize. Lack of sleep can affect the normal metabolism of the brain, which increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The second is not to have a single diet that is too greasy. Long-term nutritional imbalances and deficiencies in certain nutrients can lead to damage to the brain's cells and neural networks. People who don't pay attention to their diet usually don't get enough nutrients such as fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals, which can affect the proper functioning of the brain. For example, a lack of adequate vitamin B1 can cause neurons to not transmit signals properly, which can affect the brain's cognitive abilities. In addition, long-term intake of too many high-fat and high-sugar foods can also cause damage to the brain, because these foods can easily lead to blockage of cerebral blood vessels, which in turn affects the normal functioning of brain cells.
The third is not to be sedentary and not exercise for a long time. In recent years, more and more clinical studies have shown that exercise interventions can improve cognitive and behavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is recommended that the relatives of the patient formulate a personalized exercise management plan for the patient according to the patient's status, mental symptoms, personal wishes and physical baseline, so as to ensure the safe development of the exercise plan and ensure the scientificity and effectiveness.
Fourth, it is necessary to control and treat the underlying diseases of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Many middle-aged and elderly people suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia. When cerebrovascular disease recurs, the longer it lasts, the more significant the impact on the brain. It's like a piece of land that, if it is frequently damaged, gradually weakens its ability to recover, which can eventually lead to the loss of land fertility. The same goes for the brain. Repeated attacks of cerebrovascular diseases will weaken their functions, causing the brain to decline in information processing, memory, cognition, etc., thus laying the groundwork for the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.
Therefore, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are equally important. Some non-pharmacological interventions also have potential benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease. Neurostimulus activities, such as puzzles, reading, or learning new skills, can activate certain areas of the brain, promote neuronal communication and information transfer, and help alleviate cognitive decline.
In addition, regular physical activity, such as walking, jogging or yoga, can also provide more oxygen and nutrients to the brain by enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness, improving blood circulation and lowering blood pressure, which can help delay the decline of cognitive function. Don't be alone for long periods of time, and strengthen social ties with friends, family, and society. It can also help people with Alzheimer's disease stay socially connected, reduce isolation, and improve quality of life. These interactions can bring happiness, comfort, and security, which can help improve mood and reduce negative emotions such as anxiety and depression.