Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer's Disease

1. Can Eastern medicine cure Alzheimer's?

In traditional medicine literature, there are many documents discussing the dementia of the elderly. The book "Thien Kim Yeu Phuong" of the Tang Dynasty also recorded that the elderly mostly have the symptoms of "Mental decline, forgetfulness of speech, loss of taste in food and drink, restless sleep, all things are sporadic, no longer trusting anyone".

Usually these symptoms are caused by the adverse Qi from the heart or the Liver and Phlegm meridians not being clear and calm. It can be cured or it can not be cured, but it depends on the Qi of the stomach, the strength or weakness of the original Qi, gradually recovering, cannot be rushed. The main thing is to support the correct Qi, using the formula "That Phuc Am" or the formula "Dai Bo Nguyen Tien".

Medicines to support the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: The Seven Blessings Formula (New Eight Battles Formula, Complete Book of Jing Yue). The Great Tonic Essence Spear Formula (New Eight Battles Formula - Complete Book of Jing Yue).

Alzheimer's (AHLZ-high-merz) is a brain disease that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Illustration photo

2. How to deal with Alzheimer's

Get enough sleep

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the appearance of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Meanwhile, if you do not get enough sleep or sleep late, the amount of beta-amyloid will be produced more than normal. This is a favorable condition for Alzheimer's disease to progress more severely. Therefore, forming a habit of getting enough sleep and sleeping on time is very necessary.

Do exercise

Scientific research has shown that regular exercise will help increase blood circulation to the brain, strengthening the connection between nerve cells. At the same time, exercise also creates positive hormones that help eliminate free radicals and protect brain cells.

Brain Training

People who engage in activities related to memory and regularly have to make an effort to remember are less likely to lose their memory. Therefore, to prevent Alzheimer's from progressing, practicing memory is a useful measure. In addition, you should also play logic games to increase your brain's thinking and memory abilities.

Maintain a healthy diet

According to researchers, a low-carb, low-calorie diet will slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The reason is believed to be that this diet will promote the production of antioxidants, protecting cells from free radical attacks.

In addition, berries such as blueberries, strawberries, etc. have been shown to prevent Alzheimer's disease from progressing for up to 2.5 years.

3. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's at home

Alzheimer's patients do not completely lose their ability to understand, so caregiving exercises to stimulate the mind are very important.

For family:

• Practice playing brain games like puzzles and sudoku.
• Get into the habit of putting things in fixed places. Before putting them down, practice looking at them and trying to remember where they are.
• Write your address and phone number on the bracelet in case you get lost.
• Always ask the patient questions about the position and repeat daily.
• Take the patient out for a walk regularly. The patient can walk home by himself and the caregiver can stay behind to observe and support.
• For patients with chronic diseases, support for taking the right dose of medication.
• Avoid causing negative emotions to the patient.
• Encourage exercise to keep your mind relaxed and aid sleep.

For patients:

Patients who are unable to care for themselves or partially dependent on others . You can provide support and guidance so that the patient can take maximum care of themselves. Simplify daily routines and keep personal items organized so patients can easily remember and follow them.

• Apply a scientific diet, reduce sugar and salt, increase green vegetables and protein intake, and limit animal fat.
• Exercise regularly.
• Weight control, avoid obesity.

4. Can Alzheimer's disease be cured?

Alzheimer's is a complex disease and scientists are working to understand it better. Most people with Alzheimer's are diagnosed after age 65. If diagnosed before age 65, it is often called early-onset Alzheimer's.

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but there are treatments that can help slow the progression of the disease. Treatment and progression of Alzheimer's disease are different for each person.

Alzheimer's patients do not completely lose their ability to understand, so caregiving exercises to stimulate the mind are very important.

5. Cost of Alzheimer's disease examination and treatment

The cost of examination and treatment depends on each individual patient. Through clinical examination, doctors will have some indications for mental, physical, neurological tests and imaging methods that can help the doctor diagnose.

• Tests mental skills on short-term memory, long-term memory, orientation to place and time...
• Health check: Blood test , blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tone assessment, tendon reflexes...
• An MRI scan can help identify key signs. A CT scan can help your doctor look for abnormalities in your brain.

Depending on the medical facility, the cost of examination, diagnosis, and testing for Alzheimer's ranges from 200,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND.

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