What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s Disease Latest News

In a new research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, scientists have found a single cause of development of Alzheimer’s disease, and that is the formation of stress granules.

About Alzheimer’s Disease

• Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.
• It is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
• Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.
• It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.
• The condition usually affects people aged 65 years and over, with only 10% of cases occurring in people younger than this.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Cause

The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms

• The early signs of the disease include forgetting recent events or conversations.
• Over time, it progresses to serious memory problems and loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks.
• On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to eight years after diagnosis but can live as long as 20 years, depending on other factors.

Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but certain medications and therapies can help manage symptoms temporarily.

Alzheimer’s Disease FAQs

Q1. Can Alzheimer’s be cured?

Ans. There’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Q2. Can Alzheimer’s cause death?

Ans. Yes, Alzheimer’s disease can lead to death, although it typically does so indirectly.

Q3. What age does Alzheimer’s start?

Ans. Alzheimer disease usually affects people older than 65. A small number of people have “early-onset” Alzheimer disease, which starts when they are in their 30s or 40s.

Source: TOI