Alzheimer’s disease is a type of neurodegenerative disease which affects brain’s memory loss, thinking and reasoning abilities. It develops by accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque in the brain.
1. What is Alzheimer's caused by?
1. Age
2. Genetics
3. Brain injuries
4. Poor sleeping habits.
5. Diabetes and hypertension
6. Nerve damage.
2. What are symptoms of Alzheimer's?
1. Short term and long-term memory loss
2. Difficulty in problem solving
3. Unable to recognize time, date, places.
4. Trouble in speaking or writing
5. Unable to complete daily tasks like dressing, driving, etc.
3. Are dementia and alzheimer's the same thing?
Dementia is a group of symptoms affecting the memory, thinking abilities and it is mainly caused by different neurological conditions whereas alzheimer’s is caused mainly by formation of amyloid plaque between the nerves by affecting nerve transmission and neurofibrillary tangles occurrence.
Summary:
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition causing memory loss, poor reasoning, and impaired daily activities. It is mainly triggered by age, genetics, brain injuries, poor sleep habits, diabetes, hypertension, and nerve damage.