De Bess Hospital Symposium discusses Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

The first symposium on the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) will be held at Hospital de Pace, in São José do Rio Preto, on Saturday, 10 at 8 am. AD and PD are neurodegenerative diseases with the highest prevalence and prevalence among individuals over 65 years of age.

With an aging population and an increase in life expectancy, it should become increasingly common in clinical practice, hence the importance of training health professionals on the topics.

The event, organized by Centro Integrado de Ensino Permanente em Saúde (Cieps), at Hospital de Pace is aimed at medical students, neurologists, geriatricians, general practitioners interested in the topic, and nurses who work in the area.

During the event, participants will discuss, with experts, the treatments for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. “Therapies are episodic, that is, they improve symptoms, but do not alter the development of these diseases. Early diagnosis allows patients and their families to receive guidance that will improve their quality of life. Many patients maintain that many patients maintain on their jobs for a long time with some modifications.

According to the doctor, in addition to discussion with health professionals, the event serves to provide information about Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to the population – since early diagnosis is essential, recognizing symptoms early is very important, so that help arrives in time. As soon as possible, in order to reduce the impact of dementia and stop its progression. “They have a significant financial, social, and emotional impact, and often require a change in life planning in the medium and long term.”

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are changes in recent memory, language, and spatial orientation. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremors, slow movement, and stiff extremities.