01/6​​How to contain the risk of Alzheimer’s​


Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition with partial contribution from family genetics and a major contribution from lifestyle habits. The journey to prevent such a disabling condition starts in young or middle age people with rigorous and early inclusion of physical activity, eating more fruits and vegetables, managing cognitive challenges without enduring unrequired and avoidable stress. Maintaining adequate sleep must be a habit and timely consultations to manage snoring with obstructive sleep apnea should be undertaken.

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02/6​​Substance abuse can cause onset of this disease​

​​Substance abuse can cause onset of this disease​


Consumption of alcohol and habit of smoking should be shunned, and full emotional support be given to continue abstinence. Correction of metabolic disorders like diabetes, obesity and hypertension at all costs will delay the onset and slow the progression of all neurodegenerative conditions.

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03/6​​Factors that can lead to Alzheimer’s​

​​Factors that can lead to Alzheimer’s​


Dr. Apurva Sharma, Consultant – Neurology, Manipal Hospitals, Gurugram says, “Systematic review and meta analysis by Jin Tai yu compiling a total of 44,676 reports recommended taking care of 19 factors: education, cognitive activity, high body mass index in late life, hyperhomocysteinemia, depression, stress, diabetes, head trauma, hypertension in midlife, orthostatic hypotension, obesity in midlife, weight loss in late life, physical exercise, smoking, sleep, cerebrovascular disease, frailty, atrial fibrillation and vitamin C deficiency.”

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04/6​Treatment of Alzheimer’s​

​Treatment of Alzheimer’s​


“In contrast, two interventions are not recommended: oestrogen replacement therapy (Level A2) and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (Level B) although prescribing the same drugs is a common practice and helps those with early and middle stage disease,” adds Dr Sharma.

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05/6​​Positive experiences can slow down Alzheimer’s​

​​Positive experiences can slow down Alzheimer’s​


Social and family interactions when healthy and pleasurable show positive impact in all domains of present life and make the road to prevention smooth and easy. Family or caregivers anxiety, burnout and subsequent affection of professional and personal lives has to be addressed in order to prevent dementia in the aged spouse or caregiver.

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06/6​​The takeaway:​

​​The takeaway:​


There is now no known cause for Alzheimer's disease, thus there is no guaranteed way to stop the disorder. Alcohol consumption should be kept to a minimum, smoking should be avoided, and exercise can all help lower the risk.

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