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With almost 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, we all probably know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why every year, World Alzheimer’s Month aims to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and all those living with it, and challenge the stigma associated with dementia. Find out more about Alzheimer’s disease and how you can do your part this Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.
World Alzheimer’s Month is a dedicated campaign held every September to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and end the stigma associated with dementia. Many myths still surround Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month debunks these myths and educates people to change the public perspective on Alzheimer’s disease.
For example, many people still believe Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are all a part of getting older. But this is not the case! Education is key and with Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, people can become more aware of what Alzheimer’s disease is and have a more friendly view towards the disease.
The theme of World Alzheimer’s Month 2024 is “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s”. This year, the focus is on addressing the attitudes towards dementia and confronting the stigma often associated with those living with dementia.
By highlighting the common challenges people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease often encounter, we can start to change the public view of Alzheimer’s disease, leading to a more dementia-friendly society.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the brain. It is a type of dementia that is common in older adults. This disease is characterised by groups of abnormal protein deposits in the brain that disrupt the normal functioning of the brain, leading to the death of brain cells. As the disease advances, people living with Alzheimer’s disease will begin to experience changes in memory, thinking, and behaviour. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease has not yet been determined, but there are factors such as age, genetics, and lifestyle that may play a role.
Alzheimer’s disease progresses slowly, causing changes in memory and behaviour. This is why the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can be broken down into three main stages. From early to middle and later symptoms, here are the symptoms you may see in someone living with Alzheimer’s disease.
The early signs of Alzheimer’s disease often include memory lapses. This could be forgetting about recent conversations, misplacing items, or asking questions repetitively. You may also see signs of mood changes and confusion.
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the symptoms may also increase, including:
At this point, a person living with Alzheimer’s disease may need help with everyday tasks such as eating, washing and using the toilet.
Alzheimer’s symptoms will become more severe and distressing as the disease develops. There are some common symptoms in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, such as:
To do your part this World Alzheimer’s Month, why not get involved in the many events held across the UK?
With almost 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, it is crucial to create a more dementia-friendly space that understands what it’s like to live with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and end the stigma surrounding the disease. Join us in the fight today by taking part in World Alzheimer’s Month!
The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2024 is “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer’s”. This year emphasises the need to challenge people’s perceptions of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to create a more friendly society for those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
If you are worried about your memory or someone else’s, make sure you see a GP. An earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease will give you the best chance to adjust to your new circumstances and plan for the future.
The GP will simply carry out some checks and refer you to a specialist if necessary. You may then need to complete some mental ability tests to analyse your memory or thinking.
There is no one cause of Alzheimer’s disease but rather a list of risk factors that may increase the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Some examples include:
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