Dr. Lokesh B, Consultant – Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Alzheimer’s disease accounts for the majority of dementia cases and often begins silently, with its early symptoms frequently mistaken for natural aging. While it primarily affects those aged 65 and older, women are also at a
Dr Hema Krishna P (Consultant - Neurology and Movement Disorders), Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Alzheimer's disease is one of the commonest causes of dementia or memory loss in simple terms. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in India is growing steadily while it may not be alarming.
Authored by Ishita Bagchi, Head-Operations and HR, Vesta Elder Care As we age, the importance of maintaining our physical health becomes increasingly evident. Monitoring our vitamin levels and providing consistent care becomes paramount of importance. But what often gets overlooked is the mental health of the
Dr. Gaurav Thukral, COO, HCAH India Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It falls under the umbrella of dementia, a term used to describe a range of cognitive impairments that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's can strike at any
Dr. Deepak Aiwale Neurologist & Director of Solaris Hospital Only 10 % Alzheimer patients received medical intervention on time in India Alzheimer's disease is a condition where the brain starts to shrink, and the brain cells start to die. This leads to significant memory loss, cognitive decline,
Dr. M. Jayasree Consultant Neurologist KIMS Hospitals, Sec-bad. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place during World Alzheimer’s Month and is on 21 September every year. As per World Alzheimer Report 2019, many people still wrongly believe that dementia is a part of normal ageing. This alone highlights how
In the post-COVID world, there is a real and present danger of another epidemic – a silent one – emerging. Recent research suggests that COVID infection significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s among older people. A report published in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reveals that
