Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia in old age and mental retardation, in which the cells of the brain's memory system begin to gradually disappear. As a result, the part of the brain that is responsible for the memory system begins to be affected.
As a result, the person's personality, behavior, mood and overall memory are affected. There are more than 100 types of dementia, the most common of which is Alzheimer's.
There are many causes of dementia. The most important cause, however, is aging, but dementia is not just a result of aging. Dementia is a mental illness and it is not just a disease of aging.
There are more than 20 different genes in the brain that can put a person at risk for dementia. The APOE gene is the first gene that has been shown to cause Alzheimer's disease.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 55 million people worldwide suffer from amnesia. About 60% of these patients are from low- or middle-income countries. The rate at which dementia is on the rise is estimated to reach 78 million by 2030 and more than 139 million by 2050.
The number of people aged 65 and over in Pakistan (according to the World Health Organization) is close to one million.
According to modern research, these include various genes, most notably the APOE gene, in addition to vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, persistent sleep deprivation, obesity, insomnia, anxiety and headache medications, and Reasons such as lack of healthy mental and physical activity can also lead to amnesia. As well as tolerance, late sleep and wakefulness, smoking and an unbalanced diet can also lead to memory impairment.
It should be noted that people who adopt mental and physical routines on a regular basis are less likely to suffer from amnesia. It is also important to note that various research evidence from previous years has shown that air pollution also increases the risk of dementia.
A neurologist is especially helpful in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's symptoms.
Early symptoms of Alzheimer's include memory loss, difficulty performing daily tasks, not remembering time and place, lack of judgment, difficulty speaking, inattention/lack of interest in daily tasks, and keeping things. These include forgetfulness, behaviour change, complex thinking difficulties, as well as a complete personality change.
While treatment and lifestyle changes are an important component for patients with Alzheimer's disease, the families of these patients, especially those who are in charge of regular patient care, should take care of all matters with wisdom, patience and prudence. Walking is essential to the well-being of a patient.
Experts say that if you want to keep your brain young in old age, then make it a habit to eat nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, chickpeas and cashews. According to a study, eating dried fruits daily can bring long-term benefits. Dried fruits not only restore memory in old age, but eating them for a long time improves thinking ability, brain function and memory.
According to experts, dried fruits contain antioxidants, fiber, magnesium and beneficial fats for the body, which reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by 60% in old age. Fruits reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%, cancer by 15% and premature death by 21%. Some of them are also helpful against diabetes and reduce the risk by 40%. According to experts, it strengthens the heart and also keeps the cholesterol level in the body normal.
Experts suggest that 2 teaspoons of fruit daily is enough to benefit mental and physical health.
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