Alzhem

Alzheimer's is a progressive neurological condition in which a person loses his ability to perform daily chores to conversations to respond to the environment.

7 stages of Alzheimer

Stage 1
  • No Impairment - Not detectable at this stage
Stage 2
  • Minor Memory Problems - Difficult to detect
Stage 3
  • Mild Decline - Family members will be able to notice
Stage 4
  • Moderate Decline - Symptoms are very apparant
Stage 5
  • Moderately server decline - Need help in daily routine activities
Stage 6
  • Severe Decline - Constant supervision of doctor required
Stage 7
  • Very Severe Decline - Final stage of terminal illness

Common Symptoms

Signs of Alzheimer's include:

  • Loss of memory
  • Repeating questions and statements
  • Poor judgment
  • Taking longer time for daily chores
  • Losing or misplacing things
  • Always in a lost stage
  • Frequent Mood Change
  • Forgetting names, things, appointments, events
  • Unable to communicate properly
  • Changes in personality like depression, distrust, delusions, social withdrawal, etc

Causes

Multiple factors cause Alzheimer

  • Genetics
  • Family History
  • Lifestyle and Environmental factors
  • Severe Injury like head injury
  • Age

How to Prevent It

There is no specific thing to prevent it, especially if this is genetic or because of family history. However, some lifestyle changes can help:

  • Keep all your statistics under control like Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol
  • Stay physically active - exercise, walk or jog for at least 30 mins in a day
  • Stimulate your brain by learning new things, challenging your brain
  • Maintain your weight
  • Eat healthy and balanced food
  • Avoid smoking and drinking