Fernandes, who was born in Mangalore in Karnataka on 3 June 1930, was battling Alzheimer’s disease from a very long time. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia, which is described by a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and behaviour. Read on to know more about this progressive disorder.
Key facts you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic ongoing condition that causes brain cells to waste away and die.
Memory loss and confusions are the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Other signs of the disease include trouble with speech or writing, decreased personal hygiene, mood and personality changes, withdrawal from friends and family, etc. Since Alzheimer’s is a progressive disorder, symptoms gradually worsen over time.
Anyone can get Alzheimer’s, however, adults over 65 years of age and those with a family history of the condition are at higher risk of developing the condition.
It many be noted that Alzheimer’s and dementia are similar but not the same thing. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia.
While there’s no one identifiable cause of Alzheimer’s, scientists believe that the disorder is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain over time.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease but proper medication and management strategies can help slow the progression of the disorder and temporarily improve the symptoms.
Similarly, there’s no definitive way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but evidence suggests that changes in lifestyle, diet, and exercise and habits – all of which are essential for good health and well-being - may reduce the risk of the condition
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