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Alzheimer’s awareness
ByAishwarya Laksmi
What is Alzheimer disease?
Alzheimer disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia
It is characterized by decline in memory, language, problem solving and other cognitive skills that affects a person’s ability to perform everyday activities
The decline occurs because the nerve cells in part of the brain involved in cognitive function have been damaged an no longer function normally
*Warning signs of Alzheimer
Increasing memory lossDifficulty in performing familiar tasksProblems with languageDisorientation of time and placePoor or decreased judgmentProblems with abstract thinkingMisplacing thingsChanges in mood or behaviorChanges in personalityLoss of initiative
Risk & Risk Factor Ageing Genetics Medical History Lifestyle Environmental factors
Prevention Look after your heart
Be physically active
Follow a healthy diet
Challenge your brain
Enjoy social activities
Alzheimer disease
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