Experts Urge Checks for Alzheimer’s Symptoms Before September Awareness Push
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Updated · AOL · Aug 21
Experts Urge Checks for Alzheimer’s Symptoms Before September Awareness Push
2 articles · Updated · AOL · Aug 21
Summary
Two dementia specialists said early Alzheimer’s signs often go beyond memory loss, highlighting confusion, disorientation, getting lost in familiar places, and trouble planning, paying bills or remembering appointments.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia rather than a synonym for it, they said, stressing dementia is not a normal part of ageing and that symptoms worsen as brain cells are damaged.
Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, while men are more likely to develop vascular dementia, but the experts said symptom patterns and treatment usually depend more on the type of dementia than gender.
With no cure currently available, they pointed to medicines that can ease symptoms and slow progression, alongside cognitive therapy, social activity and meaningful interaction to support patients and carers.