September is recognized according to WHO decision International Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. More than 50 million men and women suffer from this disease in the world.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

This disease is the best-known form of dementia, which is a chronic and constantly progressive syndrome caused by brain dysfunction. Dementia is accompanied by more pronounced disorders of memory, orientation, speech, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday functions than occurs with physiological aging.

Causes of Alzheimer’s disease

Unfortunately, there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Only methods have been developed that slow down the progression, can slightly improve the patient’s condition and reduce the intensity of symptoms. It is also unknown what causes the disease, but scientists and doctors have identified ways to prevent it.

How to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

• A healthy lifestyle without bad habits.
• Timely control of blood pressure and blood vessels.
• Training of memory, hearing and brain work.
• Regular prevention of diseases of the gums and teeth (some studies have shown a negative effect of the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis, which cause inflammation of the gums, on the development of dementia).

Alzheimer’s disease is called the scourge of people over 65, but in recent years it has become younger and is diagnosed among people over 45.

The purpose of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Therefore, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is a good opportunity to spread information about this serious disease and to be aware of its burden. Every year, more and more countries join the activities of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.