understanding alzheimer's

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Dementia is the common term for loss of memory and other intellectual abilities . Alzheimer’s disease is

the most prevalent form of dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of Dementia accounting for 60% to 80% of all dementia

cases.

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As per the 2011 CensusReport, 3.7 Crore people areaffected by the disease.

With advancing age, the riskfactor for Alzheimer’s diseaseis known to increase.

By 2020, India will have 10 milliondementia patients and the number isset to double every 2 decades.

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1 out of 20 Indians, over the age of 60 is at

risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.

1 out of 5 Indians, over the age of 80 is at risk

of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

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Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

An estimated 3.7 million Indian people, aged over 60 have

dementia and the total societal costs are about Rs. 14,700 crore.

There is still no proven medication to prevent

Alzheimer’s.

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About 2.1 million women and 1.5 million men, aged over 60 have dementia.

Demographic distribution of men and women suffering from Dementia

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Demographic distribution of men and women suffering from Dementia

The prevalence of dementia is

higher among women than men.

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Warning Signs of Alzheimer’sDisease.

Severe Memory loss.Confusion about time or place.Having difficulty in speaking or writing.Losing things and the capacity to find

them.Decrease in work and social activity.

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Caring for People with Dementia:

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o Treating the person with dignity and respect.

o Understanding their history, lifestyle, culture and preferences, including their likes, dislikes, hobbies and interests.

o Looking at situations from the point of view of the person with dementia.

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o Providing opportunities for the person to have conversations and relationships with other people.

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o Ensuring the person has the chance to try new things or take part in activities they enjoy.

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To limit challenges and ease frustration:

Establish a routine to make each day more predictable and less confusing.

Schedule more time to complete tasks so that you don't need to hurry your loved one.

Involve your loved one. Allow him/her to do as much as possible with the least amount of assistance.

Caring for people with Dementia

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For professional help on psychological care for the elderly, write to mentalhealth@fortishealthcare.com

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