DEMENTIA! HELP!😩

 DEMENTIA! HELP!😩

Today 21st of September is World Alzheimer's Day, it observed annually to raise awareness about the neurological disorder.

The Theme for this year is " Know Dementia Know Alzheimer's"

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of DEMENTIA and affect the person's memory, mental ability and ability to Carry  out simple task.

     DEFINITION

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy)

and the brain cell to die.

Alzheimer disease is the most common cause of DEMENTIA a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects a person's ability to function independently.

     CAUSES

It is caused by combination of age related changes in the brain along with genetic, environment and life style factors.

     SYMPTOMS

How do you know someone with Alzheimer's disease;

- lncreased memory loss and confusion.

- inability to learn new things.

- Difficulty organizing thoughts and thinking logically.

- Shortened attention spam.

- problem coping with new situation.

PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

- Wandering and getting lost.

- Problem handling money and paying bills.

- Repeating questions.

- Taking longer time to complete daily task.

- Personality and behavior changes

 MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT

There's really nothing much to do to reverse the atrophy in the brain, however some medications can be used to help the brain function and reduce symptoms.

   CONCLUSION

Most times when we observe our elderly parents, relatives or neighbors act irrationally we tend to scold them for their behavior. The truth is they are not doing that on purpose.

Now that we know, let's show love by assisting them in every way we can.

#WorldAlzheimer'sday#

Know Dementia!

Know Alzheimer's!

#sweetmotherhood#