Sadly, America has one of the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease- the most common form of dementia, which is taking its toll on the health care system. People aged 65 and older mainly are confronted with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a progressive condition, which not only wreaks havoc on the lives of those diagnosed but also their family members. The symptoms deteriorate with each passing day.
A little forgetfulness with increasing age is not much of a concern. However, if it is interfering with daily activities, it might be something serious, could be on the lines of Alzheimer’s. Early detection is key to living a quality life. Memory problems can arise out of medical conditions, such as urinary tract infections, thyroid problems, and it could also be associated with depression, medication side effects, etc. So the reasons for memory loss are too many. It is important to recognize the signs and bring it to your doctor’s notice so he/she can rule out dementia-related memory loss. If your memory loss indeed is associated with dementia, this early detection comes with a huge amount of benefits like
Some foods to boost memory:
Increasing intake of the aforementioned foods can keep your memory sharp and protect against Alzheimer’s disease or other-related dementia.
If you feel your memory problems are coming in the way of your carrying out your day-to-day tasks smoothly, without delay let your doctor know. You’ll probably be advised to undergo memory screening, accordingly you’d be advised any further tests for your doctor to determine if at all the underlying cause is dementia. The earlier dementia is detected, the better. It’ll help you prepare for what the future might have in store for you.
Even if you are diagnosed with dementia, fret not in view of specialized memory care services that form an integral part of most Anthem assisted living facilities today, including the award-winning Anthem Senior Living. We tailor the memory care plans to individual needs for residents to reap the full spectrum of the benefits. To book a suite, contact Anthem Senior Living on 602.909.9550. Bright days aren’t far when you choose to stay in the acclaimed Anthem Senior Living in Phoenix in the care of trained staff.