Alzheimer´s disease
Alzheimer´s disease begins slowly and subtly, gradually
the first symptoms are joined by others. The changes
caused by the disease affect all areas of life and
fundamentally affect a person's entire personality.
The main areas of disease manifestations
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Impaired learning: Difficulty retaining new
information
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Word-finding problems: Struggling to recall the
correct words, substituting them with others
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Changes in communication: Shifts in facial
expressions and difficulty expressing oneself
clearly
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Disrupted thought flow: Incomplete sentences and
thoughts
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Repetitive speech: Frequent repetition of words or
phrases
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Disorientation: Difficulty with time and place
awareness
Life with Alzheimer's disease
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In France, they have created a village where
only people with Alzheimer's live
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A young age for such a diagnosis
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Stories of people with Alzheimer's disease,
the youngest was 19 years old
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Global health expert and TED speaker Alanna
Shaikh spoke about her personal experience
caring for her father with Alzheimer's
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Techniques for effective communication with
Alzheimer's patients
Mental health support
Alzheimer's disease can cause rapid mood swings,
with a person shifting from hostility and crying to
aggression and paranoia. They may also lose interest
in social activities and become withdrawn. To
counteract this, providing new and engaging
stimulation is crucial.
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Mental health practice
Medications can offer temporary relief from
Alzheimer's symptoms, but they cannot cure the
disease. With no current cure, early diagnosis,
preventative measures, and mental health support for
both patients and caregivers become crucial.
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