Alzheimer's Disease and dementia pose significant challenges to cognitive health. Alzheimer's, the most prevalent form of dementia, gradually impairs memory and cognitive functions by forming beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, disrupting neuron communication. This results in memory loss, disorientation, and behavioral changes. While age is a major risk factor, genetic predispositions and lifestyle also contribute.
Dementia, a broader term, encompasses conditions causing cognitive decline beyond normal aging. It affects thinking, memory, and behavior enough to disrupt daily life and independence. Causes range from Alzheimer's to vascular dementia (due to strokes) and frontotemporal disorders. Managing dementia involves early diagnosis, treating underlying causes where possible, and providing supportive care to improve quality of life. Ongoing research aims to develop treatments and preventive measures to alleviate symptoms and ultimately find a cure.
Jun Hua
Johns Hopkins University , United States
Nazneen N Dewji
Cenna Biosciences Inc, United States
Jacqueline London
Paris Diderot University, FranceSubmit your abstract Today
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