Alzheimer's disease affects not only the elderly, said a study Monday that found 14 percent of the estimated 500,000 Canadians suffering from dementia are under the age of 65.
Alzheimer's disease affects not only the elderly, said a study Monday that found 14 percent of the estimated 500,000 Canadians suffering from dementia are under the age of 65.
The Alzheimer Society warned that an expected doubling of cases in the coming two decades, due to the aging population and the trend toward earlier diagnosis, risks overwhelming Canada's health care system.
Diseases Related to Old Age
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
"This new data only reinforces the fact that Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are a rising concern in this country, an epidemic that has the potential to overwhelm the Canadian health care system."
In the meantime, businesses and industry sectors "are also being affected as our boomer generation, a generation of leaders and mentors, are affected by dementia," said the Canadian society's chief executive Scott Dudgeon.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that manifests itself as premature senility.
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Brilliant Human Brain
The most amazing and complex organ in the entire universe, the human brain continues to remain an enigma.
The most amazing and complex organ in the entire universe, the human brain continues to remain an enigma.
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Responsible Tipple Could Cut Down Alzheimer's Risk
Though long term alcohol abuse can cause memory loss and impair cognitive function, Small amounts of alcohol might, in effect, make brain cells more fit.
Though long term alcohol abuse can cause memory loss and impair cognitive function, Small amounts of alcohol might, in effect, make brain cells more fit.
