ALZHEIMER’S PREVENTION EDUCATION
Scientists believe that for most people, Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain.

Large deposits of amyloid beta are believed to cause neurological destruction that results in Alzheimer’s.

Six Things to Avoid When Caring for Someone with Dementia

Don’t Rush or Overwhelm Them. …
Avoid Ignoring Their Basic Needs. …
Never Assume They Can’t Understand. …
Avoid Isolating Them. …
Empathetic Communication. …
Cultivating Patience. …
Promoting Dignity and Autonomy.

he 7 ‘A’s of Dementia, or anosognosia, amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, apraxia, altered perception and apathy, represent changes that can happen in dementia patients because of damage to their brain

Dementia is a general term describing a decline in cognitive function, including memory, thinking, and reasoning, severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia, the most common cause, characterized by a progressive decline in brain function.