Alzheimer’s is a buildup of harmful proteins in the brain, the death of brain cells, and loss of connections among them.
• Age • Genes, in some people
• High blood pressure at mid-life
• Lack of physical activity
Additional Information People with dementia have significant problems with cognition – the ability to think, learn, and remember. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
Developing Alzheimer’s disease has been linked to a number of risk factors, like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and lack of exercise. Researchers are studying whether specific ways of controlling these conditions or being active may reduce risk of developing the disease or prevent cognitive decline. Cognition is the ability to think, learn, and remember. There is a lot of interest in research on “cognitive training.” Researchers are investigating whether training in specific tasks will help maintain brain function. So far, studies show that some of this training can help improve skills in the training subject area. More research is being done to see how training might help people outside of the research setting.
You should know that some conditions can mimic dementia, like hearing loss and depression. Also, some medicines can cause confusion and memory problems. So, it is important for you to check with your health care providers to rule out these potential problems
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