Alzheimer's

disease
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 Contents
1 WHAT IS THE
DISEASE/DISORDER ?

2 BRAI
HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE
BODY ?
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3
WHAT ARE THE CURES ?

4 HOW TO PREVENT!
 WHAT IS THE DISEASE/DISORDER ?
1. Alzheimer's disease attacks brain
cells and neurotransmitters
(chemicals that carry messages
between brain cells)
2. It’s affecting the way your brain
functions, memory, thinking and
behavior.
3.Alzheimer's is the most common
cause of dementia, also known as a
term for memory loss and other
cognitive disabilities
4. A factors that lead to the risk of
Alzheimer's disease: age,
a family history of the condition,
previous severe head injuries,
lifestyle factors and conditions
affecting heart and brain health,
HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE BODY ?

02. Speech 03. Difficulty

01. problems such in
Forgetfulness as difficulty understandin
finding the g what people
right words are saying

05.Difficulty
04. with
Personality performing
and mood everyday
changes routine
activities
 WHAT ARE THE CURES ?

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. However, there are now medicines that can
help people’s thinking and functioning. These medicines work best in people with mild
to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Otherwise, non-drug therapies such as physical
activity, social contact and stress management, may also help.
 HOW TO PREVENT!
Alzheimer's disease is not a preventable condition. However, there are ways to lower your risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease and other disorders that cause dementia.

Keep your brain

01 active
Don't smoke. 04

02 Exercise regularly Avoid head injuries 05

Follow treatment
Eat a healthy diet, guidelines to manage
03 with limited amounts high blood pressure, 06
of fats and salt. diabetes and high
cholesterol
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