As we age, a series of changes occur inside the human body. The most common is the skin and posture, there will be dull face, wrinkles, age spots, and bending of the back, which are signs of human aging.

As age increases, cells in the body gradually age and decline, and the rate of cell differentiation and replacement begins to slow down. The transmission of neurons is also not as sensitive as in the past, showing symptoms such as unresponsiveness.

The most common disease for many older people is dementia. According to the research of Chinese medicine, it is found that the incidence of senile dementia is high in the elderly population, and the causes of the disease are very complex and diverse, and the symptoms are relatively serious.

In addition, severe cases will affect the patient’s own daily life. Therefore, we must be vigilant about this disease, detect it as early as possible, and treat it early, so as to prevent it from happening and avoid the occurrence of the disease.

I. Dementia

1. Introduction to Alzheimer’s

The medical name for Alzheimer’s is Alzheimer’s disease Not unfamiliar, many elderly groups in our country suffer from this disease. It is due to the mutation of the central nervous system in the human body, which makes it difficult for the patient’s brain neurons to conduct timely, accurate and rapid conduction. So there will be problems such as memory impairment, cognitive impairment, and mental illness.

This condition has a great impact on the normal life of the elderly, and in severe cases it may be difficult to live independently. It hinders the social and occupation of the elderly group, and the long-term illness will further lead to other problems, which can be said to be a big “killer” of the elderly.

2. Causes of Dementia

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are very complex, and usually it is not just caused by one cause, but by a combination of factors. From the current clinical research results, it can be concluded that there are more than 30 causes of Alzheimer’s disease. But the main reasons are: genetic factors, trauma, low education, disease.

The first is genetics. Hereditary factors, also known as family history, are inherited from parents and family blood. Genetic factors are also one of the more common causes of dementia.

Expert study finds people with Alzheimer’s in their family are much more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease than those in other normal families . Because the disease is mainly related to the chromosomes inside the body, and then inherited through genes and other substances, increasing the risk of disease.

Secondly, it is the cause of trauma. Because Alzheimer’s is mainly due to slow conduction of neurons in the brain tissue, or damage to neurons in the brain, the trauma here is mainly for head trauma. When the head is traumatized, there will be disturbance of consciousness, cognitive impairment, etc.

In addition, serious head trauma will directly hinder the brain’s control of various tissues in the body, causing problems such as incontinence, which seriously affects the normal life of patients. Therefore, When the head is injured, it is necessary to go to the hospital as soon as possible for filming and testing, and timely diagnosis and treatment.

And then there is the cause of the disease. Common diseases that cause Alzheimer’s disease include: immune system disease, thyroid disease, and depression.

Immune system diseases can cause Alzheimer’s because the immune system acts as a protective barrier for the human body, preventing the invasion of external bacteria and viruses. The alienation of cells inside the body can be avoided. And when there is a problem with the immune system, it reduces the function of the barrier and leaves the body highly vulnerable to external viruses.

Depression is also a major culprit of the disease. Many elderly people gradually retire due to the increase in age, and they will gradually move away from the social center. Disconnect from the society.

In addition, many elderly children are not around, lack of companionship, they will be mentally empty and have symptoms of depression.

span>Long-term depression will affect mental health and further increase the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, we should pay more attention to the mental health of the elderly around us and keep them in a healthy state of mind.

Finally, there is the effect of low education and other factors.Older people with low education may have Social cognition is biased, it is difficult to integrate into the society, and for a long time, it will be out of touch with the society, resulting in a state of autism.In addition, for some people who have financial difficulties in life, widowed, and life-threatening situations Stable old people will also increase the psychological burden and increase the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease.

3. Alzheimer’s Inspection methods

In the current medical research situation, the most common inspection method is to look at the nerves Psychological scales or use some related intelligence tests to check. Of course, for further examination, you can choose to take CT or some other imaging examinations for the brain to monitor in an all-round way. The patient is then diagnosed by combining the test results with the imaging pictures.

Special attention should be paid to the fact that Alzheimer’s patients mainly have a slow response of the brain, and are also accompanied by cognitive impairment or disturbance of consciousness. Therefore, you must be patient when performing intelligence tests, and let the patient answer the question by himself, and at the same time take care of the patient to avoid the situation of the patient getting lost.

4. Treatment techniques for Alzheimer’s

In terms of current medical treatment, medication is mainly used to relieve and treat Alzheimer’s disease. There are two main types of drugs: on the one hand, drugs to control pathology; on the other hand, drugs to improve cognition.

Medications for the control of pathology fall into two categories:

First, anti-anxiety drugs. Medications can be used to reduce anxiety, soothe nerves, resolve symptoms of insomnia, and relieve the patient’s symptoms. Such as: alprazolam, oxazepam.

Second, antidepressant drugs. Depression is a major cause of dementia in the elderly, so effective antidepressants are also very important for the elderly. Of course, anti-depression does not only rely on drugs, but more on spiritual guidance and comfort, and through changes in the environment to further relieve depression. Common antidepressants are: paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, etc. It should be noted that the drug must be taken in moderation to avoid harm to health.

2. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

1. Depression

In our lives, we always think that the main symptom of Alzheimer’s is that memory begins to decline, or sluggish behavior.

But this is not the case. According to the research of medical experts, it is found that for the early stage patients with Alzheimer’s disease, the first is to show emotions unstable. Generally, there will be depression and anxiety, the attitude towards life will change, and the temperament will become irritable and irritable.

When the elderly suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, they will lose interest in life, lose interest in many things, and begin to reject life. some activities. It is accompanied by insomnia, anxiety, depression and other bad psychological states.

Generally, these symptoms mainly occur in empty-nest elderly or in elderly groups with difficult or unstable life. Because of the lack of security or companionship in life, the elderly will feel lonely and lonely, and it will evolve into Alzheimer’s in the long run.

2. Memory decline

The decline of memory is mainly divided into three stages;

The first stage is just the beginning Mild Alzheimer’s with symptoms of memory loss. Reactions to things become sluggish, slow, and difficulty concentrating. Willing to do things that they are familiar with, unwilling to try unknown things, mild time and space barriers, etc.

The second stage is moderate dementia. The memory will further decline, there will be errors in some language, cognitive confusion will also occur, and it will be difficult to identify similar things. There will also be problems with behaviors and actions in life, further irritability, urinary incontinence and difficulty in walking.

The last stage is severe Alzheimer’s, a state of complete ambiguity. Forget about people or things in your life that were once familiar. Unable to take care of herself, incontinent, unable to move limbs, unable to eat on her own, extremely weak body feeling, and need to be cared for by others to live.

Three ways to prevent dementia

1. Balanced diet

Eating habits are closely related to physical health, so in order to avoid the occurrence of diseases, the first step is to It’s about developing good eating habits. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can also be effectively avoided and alleviated by dietary therapy.

For the elderly, it is best to eat more food that is easy to digest and absorb, because the ability of the stomach to digest and decompose food is greatly weakened in the elderly , If you eat too much greasy food, it will not only cause the burden on the stomach but also cause the accumulation of fat, resulting in diseases such as blood lipids, high blood pressure and so on.

Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly should achieve a balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, eat more grains and nutritious protein in their lives , to supplement the body’s internal calcium and other essential vitamins. Olive oil can be used in daily cooking, because olive oil is healthier and more conducive to the absorption of nutrients than other oils. In addition, you can also eat rice porridge and other foods at dinner, which is conducive to the digestion and absorption of the stomach at night.

2. Hyperactive Brain

The main cause of Alzheimer’s symptoms is due to the alienation of brain nerve cells, slowing down neuron transmission, and unresponsiveness. So the most direct way to prevent this disease is to continuously exercise the brain to keep the brain cells in an active state and reduce the possibility of alienation of the brain cells.

Many elderly people rarely have brain activity after retirement, and this state is very easy to make brain cells in a long time. In a state of cessation, it will subconsciously increase the risk of disease. Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly in their lives should often practice brain thinking training, such as playing some small puzzle games or playing chess with friends, and also by watching TV and reading books. To further broaden the field of vision, improve the ability to move the brain, stimulate the differentiation of brain cells, etc.

3. Integration into society

Many seniors retire, lack of social activities, often stay at home, do not integrate into social activities for a long time, and have problems such as being out of touch with society. It can also lead to conditions such as depression, which increase the likelihood of Alzheimer’s.

So in order to reduce and prevent the possibility of getting sick, we should actively integrate into social activities, keep up with the times and social development. Steps, change attitude, optimistic life.

You can get close to nature and relieve tension by traveling with other seniors in the community. You can also participate in community-organized activities such as: Chess Board Club, Senior Dance Team, Tai Chi and more.

By actively participating in community activities, gathering with friends and communicating with others, relieve depression and loneliness and reduce the possibility of depression , better stay away from the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.

4. moderate exercise

Exercise and social activities are related and have some differences. Sports can choose to participate in group activities or exercise on their own. Compared with young people, the bones of the elderly will be much weaker, and attention should be paid to the bones and joints of the elderly. As the age increases, the bone will gradually calcify and cannot withstand strenuous exercise, so the elderly should do appropriate exercise.

You can choose sports such as jogging, walking, Tai Chi, badminton, etc., but also pay attention to not exercising for too long long, do not exercise too late, it will affect sleep. Exercise is not only limited to physical outdoor sports, but also includes hand and brain exercises.

You can practice handicrafts or cooking. Because in these activities, the hands and brains of the elderly can exercise, which can promote the activity of brain cells and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

5. Keep the mood smooth

The pre-symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is depression, and the patient will experience severe mood swings, irritability and anxiety. So the first thing to do in order to prevent Alzheimer’s is to keep the elderly in a good mood. Children should pay more attention to the changes in the mentality of the elderly at home, accompany them more, and communicate with the elderly often to prevent them from feeling lonely.

At the same time, the community should also regularly carry out psychological counseling activities for the elderly to help empty nesters, so as to care for and care for the elderly . Timely discover the changes in the hearts of the elderly, reduce the negative emotions in the hearts of the elderly, do a good job of dredging and de-stressing, and work together for the mental health of the elderly.

Summary

Alzheimer’s dementia is common among the elderly in my country One of the diseases, we should pay attention to it. The early symptoms of the elderly should be detected early and treated to avoid the deterioration of the disease. But in life, people often think that the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s are memory loss, but according to research, this is not the case. In fact, the early symptoms of many elderly people are depression, and after long-term depression without treatment, it will further develop into Alzheimer’s disease.

So in life, when you find that the elderly around you have abnormal reactions such as emotional instability, irritability, depression, etc., you must be vigilant. . This is most likely a pre-symptom of Alzheimer’s. At this time, it is necessary to lead the elderly to the hospital for further examination, and at the same time, it is necessary to increase the company of the elderly, reduce the psychological and spiritual pressure and pain of the elderly, and relieve their negative emotions as soon as possible. regain health.