Neurologist Olga Kosivtsova: with careful observation, the initial signs of Alzheimer's disease can be noticed already at the age of 40–45.
Many people think of Alzheimer's disease as a disease of old age, but when it develops, the initial symptoms may appear at the prime age of strength and intellectual ability. Neurologist Kosivtsova stated that future Alzheimer's disease begins to manifest itself after 40 years of age.
“In the case of hereditary Alzheimer's disease, I recommend the first visit to a neurologist at the age of 40–45,” the specialist said in a commentary for FederalPress.
Kosivtsova added that today leading neurological institutions have the ability to conduct studies and tests that make it possible to determine a person’s susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease even at this age, even in the absence of its clinical manifestations.
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by degradation of areas of the brain responsible for memory and analytical abilities. According to the specialist, the symptoms indicating the disease initially include forgetfulness associated with deterioration of short-term memory. In this case, a person can remember well the events of distant years, but becomes unable to remember what he recently learned, heard or read. He repeatedly asks the same questions, forgetting the answers he receives.
As the illness develops, everyday helplessness develops – a person actually becomes unable to take care of himself, run a household, or pay bills.
Formerly the MedikForum portal. ru wrote about what speech problems arise during the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
