Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that will severely affect certain mental functions of the patient and interferes with their daily lives. It is common in the elderly dementia caused by degeneration of the connections between brain cells and consequent changes in cognitive function. The initial symptoms are difficulty remembering recent things or names of people who can go slowly getting worse, becoming unable to recognize close family members already present reasoning problems, difficulty speaking or reading and writing, among other symptoms . Therefore, it is necessary for patients with Alzheimer's are properly cared for in an environment where they can take charge of their care and treatment administration, which normally is aimed at controlling symptoms.
Alzheimer disease
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that will severely affect certain mental functions of the patient and interferes with their daily lives. It is common in the elderly dementia caused by degeneration of the connections between brain cells and consequent changes in cognitive function. The initial symptoms are difficulty remembering recent things or names of people who can go slowly getting worse, becoming unable to recognize close family members already present reasoning problems, difficulty speaking or reading and writing, among other symptoms . Therefore, it is necessary for patients with Alzheimer's are properly cared for in an environment where they can take charge of their care and treatment administration, which normally is aimed at controlling symptoms.
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Las personas con Alzheimer se merecen un diagnóstico: cinco argumentos para acabar con su estigma
By Dr. Ignacio Illán Gala
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A raíz de la aprobación de un nuevo fármaco para el tratamiento del Alzheimer por parte de la FDA, el Dr. Ignacio Illán da cinco argumentos para resaltar la importancia de que las personas con Alzheimer reciban un diagnóstico cuanto antes. See more
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