A person at risk of developing dementia in old age, the origin of the dementia, there are diseases such as stroke, have Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes mellitus, etc., or a history of head injury, endocrine disorders (thyroid, estrogen, etc.) In addition to a unhealthy lifestyles (smoking, reduced mobility, poor nutrition)
The symptoms of dementia characteristic of Alzheimer’s symptoms are mild to severe. The signs of Alzheimer’s disease are:
- Memory loss, impaired earning capacity
- Difficulty performing familiar tasks performed
- Slurred speech and language
- Disorientation of time, place and person
- The difficulty in making the right decision
- The difficulty with abstract thinking
- Changes in mood and behavior
- Changes in personality
- Loss of interest and initiative
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia is not a normal condition of aging! This disease is preventable, and it is important to note is that treatment to improve the quality of life of ODD and their families.
One of the activities AAzI awareness and monitoring in Indonesia’s dementia of Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease to increase the Journalism Award will 2008th this activity was attended by 29 participants for a total of 31 articles. The winner was announced on the same day.
Come learn about the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, so it can improve the quality of life of our loved ones!