Alzheimer’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s disease, comprising over 60% of dementia cases globally, is the predominant form and a common early-onset type.
- Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD) results from a defective gene, seen in a small proportion, often manifesting before age 65.
- Individuals with Down syndrome and learning difficulties face an elevated risk of early-onset dementia, with Alzheimer’s being the leading cause in this group.
What factors contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease?
- Alzheimer’s Disease involves amyloid (plaques) and tau (tangles) in the brain.
- Amyloid protein malfunctions, producing toxic beta-amyloid, leading to brain cell damage.
- Tau protein, essential for cell communication, may become aberrant and cause cell death.
- Decreased acetylcholine in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients affects information transmission between neurons.
- Specific reasons for these changes remain unclear.
How does Alzheimer’s Disease progress?
According to research, changes in the brain may develop up to 10 years before a person exhibits signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms are generally minor at first and progressively develop over time. These might include:
- Having problems recalling current events yet having an excellent memory for old events
- Inability to concentrate
- Having trouble recognising persons or items
- lack organisational abilities consternation
- Disorientation
- Speech that is sluggish, confused, or repetitious
- Problems with decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and job sequencing
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