Alzheimer’s Disease Care
Memory DisordersA progressive brain condition affecting recent memory, daily reasoning, and independent functioning.
Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in seniors. It involves neuro-protein build-up (amyloid plaques & tau tangles) leading to nerve cell loss. Early treatment slows cognitive decline.
- Forgetting recently learned information & asking repetitive questions
- Disorientation to dates, times, or familiar neighborhood routes
- Difficulty managing daily finances or household tasks
- Uncharacteristic mood changes or social withdrawal
- Abnormal brain protein deposits (amyloid plaques & tau tangles)
- Advancing age (65+) and genetic factors (APOE-e4 gene)
- Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular risk factors
- Consistently misplacing items in unusual places (e.g. keys in refrigerator)
- Inability to manage daily medication or pay bills independently
- Safety risks like leaving gas stoves unattended or getting lost
- Cognitive enhancers (Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Memantine)
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) & memory retraining
- Caregiver guidance & doctor home visits in Ahmedabad