Early Strategies
The best way to treat Alzheimer's is to combat it in its early stages. Physical and mental exercises can help everyone––healthy, at risk, or diagnosed––lower the potential severity of symptoms.
Prevention is better than mitigation
A variety of factors may increase your risk of Alzheimer's, like genetic history in your family, sleep issues, smoking, social interactions, and general physical wellness.
The best Alzheimer's prevention is maintaining a healthy body and mind to the best of your ability with exercise, constant mental stimulation (through hobbies like puzzles or art), and being around a lively social community with senior centers or recreation events near you.
Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
SEEK A PROFESSIONAL
Though home testing options are increasing in availability, they can often lead to inaccurate results and produce false positives. If you have concerns about Alzheimer’s Disease for you or somebody you know, visit a professional for the most precise results!
TYPES OF TESTING
Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease—and other types of dementia—doesn’t just rely on one technique, but can be determined by multiple factors. Your risk level and diagnosis can depend on cognitive memory tests, blood and spinal fluid biomarkers, brain imaging, genetics, and personal health history.
GET TESTED EARLY
If you are experiencing symptoms or at risk due to age, health, or family history, it’s always best to get tested for Alzheimer’s! Diagnosis sooner rather than later means more time for mitigative treatment and assessment, which can drastically help with improving symptoms during the later stages of the disease.