Post by account_disabled on Jan 6, 2024 8:21:27 GMT
Currently, our world is entering an aging society. Thailand is one country that has stepped into the characteristics of such a society. The aging society comes with various health problems, especially diseases that cause dementia such as Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, having knowledge and understanding correctly about dementia. Therefore, it is an important basis that will lead to diagnosis and care. and preparation for solving various problems that will occur in the future For patients, relatives and society as a whole Professor Dr. Kamman Pantumchinda, M.D. The President of the Dementia Association of Thailand said that Alzheimer's disease is one of the diseases of the elderly that the world attaches great importance to. This is because it is the most common disease that causes dementia. From statistics around the world, including Thailand, elderly people aged 60 years and over are found to have Alzheimer's disease, approximately 3-6 percent, and it is more often found in female patients than in males, while in patients under age. This disease is rare and is mostly caused by genetic diseases at present, although research studies on Alzheimer's disease in the elderly There will be new information. There is a large number of cases, but it is still not possible to know the true cause of the disease, only the pathology and pathophysiological changes.
That results in various symptoms and know the various risk factors that may cause this disease therefore In modern medicine, it is still not possible to completely cure this disease, but it may control the symptoms. of this disease to a certain extent By modifying the pathophysiological changes of this disease, prevention is the same. That is, absolutely cannot be prevented. It may only delay the onset of symptoms or reduce the severity of the symptoms of such diseases. By reducing various risk factors that induce disease symptoms Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's Disease) is a disease that results from the deterioration of brain function as a result of abnormalities in the structure of brain tissue. The disorder is caused by the accumulation of abnormal proteins. The key protein that is abnormal in this disease is beta-amyloid. (Beta-amyloid) and Tau when these abnormal proteins accumulate. Resulting in brain cells deteriorating and losing function. causing dementia symptoms From the progress of medical science This allows for a more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. and can detect this disease Even though the Email Marketing List patient has no clear symptoms yet The various stages of disease progression in Alzheimer's disease are divided into 3 stages: 1) The stage before symptoms appear (Preclinical stage). In this stage, brain tissue abnormalities occur. But there are still no unusual symptoms. 2) The phase with only mild symptoms (Mild CognitiveImpairment). In this phase, the patient will begin to have various symptoms. of the dementia symptoms mentioned above But it is still not an obstacle in living life. 3) The stage of clear dementia (Dementia) In this stage, the patient will clearly have dementia symptoms. and have problems in living life In this stage of clearly having dementia Symptoms may vary in severity. In the early stages of mild dementia, symptoms may include only loss of memory and various skills. It is slight, but the patient is able to masturbate to a certain extent. In the moderately severe stage, the patient will have increased emotional and behavioral problems from the original symptoms. And starting to have to have a caretaker, which may be a relative or other personnel.
In the more severe stages, patients will lose their memory and various skills. As well as having more behavioral and emotional problems. and there is an abnormality in the movement system causing the patient to be unable to help himself It is necessary to have a caretaker available to help at all times. Principles of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease: Because this disease is incurable and the disease progresses more and more, the goal of care therefore focuses on treating various symptoms. So that patients can help themselves and have a better quality of life. The patient's problems have as little impact on relatives, caregivers, and surrounding society as possible. Caring for sick people Alzheimer's has both a drug-free and a drug-free form. (Non-pharmacological) and drug (Pharmacological) non-drug treatment such as Have the patient keep a diary of their daily routines. that patients need to do to remind them Arranging the environment in which the patient lives is neat. To reduce confusion and reduce various dangers that may occur to patients Reducing stimuli that may cause patients to develop emotional and behavioral disorders, such as reducing arguments with patients, etc. Additionally, patients should be prepared to consume food from all 5 food groups in order to avoid malnutrition. Get enough rest. Exercise regularly For good general health. The patient should have activities to go out and meet people, friends, and relatives so that the patient has the opportunity to socialize.
That results in various symptoms and know the various risk factors that may cause this disease therefore In modern medicine, it is still not possible to completely cure this disease, but it may control the symptoms. of this disease to a certain extent By modifying the pathophysiological changes of this disease, prevention is the same. That is, absolutely cannot be prevented. It may only delay the onset of symptoms or reduce the severity of the symptoms of such diseases. By reducing various risk factors that induce disease symptoms Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's Disease) is a disease that results from the deterioration of brain function as a result of abnormalities in the structure of brain tissue. The disorder is caused by the accumulation of abnormal proteins. The key protein that is abnormal in this disease is beta-amyloid. (Beta-amyloid) and Tau when these abnormal proteins accumulate. Resulting in brain cells deteriorating and losing function. causing dementia symptoms From the progress of medical science This allows for a more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. and can detect this disease Even though the Email Marketing List patient has no clear symptoms yet The various stages of disease progression in Alzheimer's disease are divided into 3 stages: 1) The stage before symptoms appear (Preclinical stage). In this stage, brain tissue abnormalities occur. But there are still no unusual symptoms. 2) The phase with only mild symptoms (Mild CognitiveImpairment). In this phase, the patient will begin to have various symptoms. of the dementia symptoms mentioned above But it is still not an obstacle in living life. 3) The stage of clear dementia (Dementia) In this stage, the patient will clearly have dementia symptoms. and have problems in living life In this stage of clearly having dementia Symptoms may vary in severity. In the early stages of mild dementia, symptoms may include only loss of memory and various skills. It is slight, but the patient is able to masturbate to a certain extent. In the moderately severe stage, the patient will have increased emotional and behavioral problems from the original symptoms. And starting to have to have a caretaker, which may be a relative or other personnel.
In the more severe stages, patients will lose their memory and various skills. As well as having more behavioral and emotional problems. and there is an abnormality in the movement system causing the patient to be unable to help himself It is necessary to have a caretaker available to help at all times. Principles of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease: Because this disease is incurable and the disease progresses more and more, the goal of care therefore focuses on treating various symptoms. So that patients can help themselves and have a better quality of life. The patient's problems have as little impact on relatives, caregivers, and surrounding society as possible. Caring for sick people Alzheimer's has both a drug-free and a drug-free form. (Non-pharmacological) and drug (Pharmacological) non-drug treatment such as Have the patient keep a diary of their daily routines. that patients need to do to remind them Arranging the environment in which the patient lives is neat. To reduce confusion and reduce various dangers that may occur to patients Reducing stimuli that may cause patients to develop emotional and behavioral disorders, such as reducing arguments with patients, etc. Additionally, patients should be prepared to consume food from all 5 food groups in order to avoid malnutrition. Get enough rest. Exercise regularly For good general health. The patient should have activities to go out and meet people, friends, and relatives so that the patient has the opportunity to socialize.