2023-04-25 08:20:00
Thailand has entered aging society or Aging Society completely in the year 2022 and the groupelderlyThere will be more and more numbers in the near future. for grandchildren The deteriorated body and mind of parents at home It may cause us to worry and feel uncomfortable. Many people are afraid that the adults at home, when they do nothing, will forget and affect living alone.
dementia Not just Alzheimer’s
Dr. Krittawit Rungjang, an internist specializing in the brain and nervous system brain and nervous system center Wimut Hospital explains behaviors that are at risk for dementia, including symptoms that fall into the category and guidelines for caring when someone close to them is diagnosed with such a disease First of all, I would like to understand the differences ofdementiawithAlzheimer’s disease by ‘Dementia group or Dementia‘ mean a condition in which cognitive function is reduced It starts with advanced brain functions in one of the six areas:
- concentration, decision-making and planning
- Memory
- Language
- relational dimensions
- social aspect
- This disorder affects daily life.
“While ‘Alzheimer’s disease’ It is a type of dementia that mainly affects memory, thinking processes and behavior, which means that some people with dementia may not have Alzheimer’s, ”Dr. Krittawit Rungjang explained.
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Why is ‘Dementia’ more common in people aged 65 and over?
dementia including Alzheimer’s disease It is often found in the elderly, especially aged 65 years and over, as it is associated with deterioration of the body. When people get older Brain cells and blood vessels in the brain may be more damaged. There will be an accumulation of a type of protein called ‘Beta-Amyloid (beta-amyloid)’ which affects the functioning of the neural network in the brain
Also, when people get older Are more likely to suffer from other diseases that will increase the risk of dementia, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and ischemic heart disease, etc.
“Research has not been able to determine which behaviors lead to dementia. but genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors All play an important role in the pathogenesis. It was also found that young people can develop dementia. But the cause is often genetic. having an accident that affects the brain tissue Use of certain drugs or sleeping pills HIV infection or syphilis Or encephalitis caused by autoimmune conditions (Autoimmune encephalitis), ”said Dr. Krittawit.
shine a warning sign dementia
The early symptoms of dementia that people at home should observe are:
- Forgetfulness about new things that happened not long ago
- including difficulty in using language to communicate
- Using the wrong words, stuttering
- lost direction and location
- Starting to have trouble managing tasks step-by-step
- or unable to make decisions, plan and think analytically as before
It can result in changes in mood and behavior in everyday life. When these symptoms occur, people at home can observe and immediately take them to see a doctor for evaluation.
dementia Diagnosis is based on medical history from the patient and relatives. medical examination laboratory blood test and the Major Cognitive Screening (MoCA or TMSE) to assess attention, concentration, organization, memory, visual and pattern-building skills, conceptual thinking, numeracy, and state perception. around
Can dementia be cured?
At present, there is no evidence that there is a drug that can cure the disease. But there may be some groups of drugs that can be used to treat symptoms and supportive treatment of the disease. The method of selecting the drug will depend on the cause and symptoms of each patient. Non-drug treatment such as
occupational therapy Occupational therapy can help restore memory and get the patient back on daily activities.
speech therapy (Speech therapy) in patients with speech and communication problems.
Behavior modification by the patient himself (Lifestyle modification) is also very useful in helping to recover the symptoms of dementia.
Reduce the risk of dementia
“Right now, there is no preventive drug.dementiaYes, but we also have ways to reduce the risk of disease, such as exercising regularly. Eat nutritious food, don’t smoke, take care of your health and treat chronic illnesses. do brain-training activities such as reading books, and finally, an annual health check-up to be aware of every disease, ”Mr. Krittawit concluded.
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