Alzheimer’s disease is known to affect over 5 million people in the country as per research conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association. It is the most common form of dementia and results in the loss of memory and the degradation of other mental abilities that affect the quality of life. It is most common in adults aged 65 and above. Signs related to Alzheimer’s begin to appear slowly and gradually. The decline in memory and reasoning skills is typically slow but varies on a case-by-case basis. 5% of the population suffers from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease affects those in their 40s and 50s. These signs may seem to be a result of stress or age sometimes. You may be developing the disease if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
While there is no cure for the disease, early detection can help you improve your memory over time and aid in getting rid of sleeping difficulties. Alzheimer’s is not a consequence of age but tends to affect those aged 85 or above 50% more than an average person aged lesser. You may also get the disease if you have a family member suffering from it. The risk only increases if you have more than one family member suffering from the disease. There is no cure for the disease but research is being done to find better alternative treatment methods.
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