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Each year, 100,000 new cases of Alzheimer’s are diagnosed in people over 65 years of age.

Experts guide how to improve memory

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Eileen Vieira – Diary Special

In October of this year, when the International and National Day of Older Persons was celebrated on the first day, Ministry of Health data show that in Brazil there are 1.2 million people with Alzheimer’s disease and 100,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. According to the International Alzheimer’s Disease Society, in 2030 the number of people with the disease could reach 74.7 million and 131.5 million in 2050.

The disease mostly affects people over 65 years of age, and although there is no cure for it, it is possible to stimulate the brain and slow down symptoms and consequences. According to neurologist Vanessa Gill, Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that is stored in the brain and affects memory, language, and perception of the world, causing changes in patients’ behavior, personality, and mood. Alzheimer’s disease is a silent genetic disease and there are still many studies on its prevention and causes. The first signs can appear 10 or 15 years before diagnosis.”

Vanessa points out that there is a difference between the types of amnesia and that it should be closely evaluated by a professional, since some types of cognitive impairment are reversible. “Vitamin B12 deficiency, changes in thyroid hormones, infectious diseases, among other causes. However, there are many other types of dementia, usually progressive, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. There are different diagnoses and treatments.” Older age alone increases the risk of dementia significantly, but research is needed to find out what type it is. Alzheimer’s disease is the first most common.”

The best time to see a neurologist can be a challenging milestone. Some often refer to a specialty as a doctor who takes care of patients with severe degrees of disability or insanity, when in reality, as the neurologist explains, it is not.” It is necessary to demystify the profession and to advise the elderly and their families that medical consultation in Facing a simple complaint can be very helpful. The goal is prevention, care, and when possible treatment. Therefore, counseling and early diagnosis can be a turning point in the patient’s family in terms of treatment and prognosis.”

Vanessa explains that an aging population has resulted in increased longevity in the number of years of life as well as disease and that aging is to be expected, so good decisions throughout life are key.” If I could give you one piece of advice to prevent the brain from working properly, I would say physical activity. Body movement benefits for the prevention and treatment of diseases.After all, in addition to promoting muscle strengthening, increasing cardiorespiratory capacity and preventing diseases associated with a sedentary lifestyle, regular exercise is beneficial for the brain, helps improve memory and increase learning ability.The brain needs motivation.No Waste more time, enjoy your brain and health to the fullest,” advises neurologist, Vanessa Gill.