The World Day of Alzheimer’s disease is a series of events initiated by the International Alzheimer’s Societyin 1994 and endorsed by the World Health Organization on the 21^st September each year. Their aim is to raise awareness of the danger of spread and suppression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, the need to dispel misunderstandings and social unity, to improve the conditions of people with the illness.

The disease was first described by Alois Alzheimer Bavarian neurologist in 1907. Alzheimer’s is a disease of old age, a neurodegenerative disorder associated with shrinking thinking and cognitive functions, dementia, behavioral change and rapid biological degradation. With the deterioration of mental capabilities, normal daily living and self-sufficiency will also be impossible for the patient.

Occasional memory loss and to forget the names of seldom seen people is natural. However, aging is not inherent in forgetting the names of people who are often seen, close to us, or the inability to name everyday objects.

• Increasing forgetfulness
• The gradual loss of ability to abstract thinking
• Loss of orientation ability
• The difficulty of finding the right word
• Deterioration of judgment
• Personality change

The exact causes of the disease are unknown, but scientists attribute a significant role to genetic predisposition, family accumulation. In addition, environmental factors can play a role, such as previous head injuries, hypertension, diabetes, and depression.

First, the patient’s history, family members’ reports, neuroscience tests, and diagnostic imaging help. Among the latter, MRI scan, CT, PET and special SPECT tests are used.

Strive for a way of life that can help prevent or delay the development of the illness.

Participation in self-education and education as long as possible: the best is brain-working, non-repetitive mental training.

Regular, everyday sports activities: 30-60 minutes of exercise a day can significantly reduce the appearance of Alzheimer’s disease.

Treatment of diseases that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease: hypertensionand diabetes have been mentioned earlier, but smoking, high cholesterol, and obesityshould be emphasized as well. Maintaining the health of the heart and veins is a basic requirement.

Healthy nutrition: closely related to the liquidation of the mentioned diseases. The consumption of foods rich in vitamins and fiber and avoiding high-fat foods contribute a healthy lifestyle.

We recommend you to contact a specialistas soon as you recognize the first symptoms in your case or in your close relative and your acquaintances’ case.