Alzheimer’s is a disease that can become quite common in people aged 65 to 70. Neurons degenerate, leading to the progressive loss of functions and abilities. It is perhaps the most common form of dementia globally.
The disease progresses through different stages:
Mild: Affects attention and memory, subtle disorientation with dates and familiar places, and frequent loss of objects.
Moderate: Greater impairment where patients need assistance with daily tasks. In addition to memory and attention loss, behavioral changes occur, such as getting lost in unfamiliar places or even at home.
Severe: The patient becomes entirely dependent on others for daily activities and may even become bedridden.
Although there are no treatments to cure the disease, certain actions aim to manage symptoms and reduce aggressive behaviors or reactions.
In line with September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, proclaimed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), our Clinic joins efforts to raise awareness about this disease that impacts not only patients but also their direct caregivers and family members.
Dr. Salvador Medina Mantilla, neurologist at Clínica CES, offers some recommendations for caregivers of people with this disease.
