Alzheimer’s South Africa is the leading provider of support, education, training and information on matters pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in South Africa. Dementia affects the chemistry of the brain, causing loss of memory and intellectual functioning, personality changes and ultimately physical deterioration. Most commonly, dementia is the result of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease affects 4% to 5% of persons at the age of 65, and a staggering 30% of adults at the age of 80. Other triggers include AIDS, Vascular damage and alcohol abuse.

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Question by : How long can one live with Alzheimer’s Disease?
My grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease last summer, when he noticed he had trouble remembering some things. How much longer will he live for?

My chosen answer:

Answer by Captain Sterlbean
I don’t think Alzheimer’s changes the lifespan of a person. My friend’s grandmother is over 100 and has Alzheimer’s.

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A question asked by : Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary and can a person stop it?
Both my grandfathers died from Alzheimer’s. When one of them died the called it dementia, but this was back in the 80s so maybe it was really Alzheimer’s.

Can a person protect themselves from it? I work with a couple of vegans and they say a vegan diet might help.
Maggie: Hm, heart disease runs in families too. A person can eat a healthy diet and exercise to avoid heart problems. Why not with Alzheimer’s?

Chosen answer:

Answer by Sanctia
Diet helps a lot, and keep active! You need to eat foods with a lot of antioxidants, such as blueberries, greens, etc. A vegan diet helps because it incorporates many antioxidant foods, but you don’t need to go completely vegan to reap the rewards. Prevention is a big thing… if you take care of yourself early enough, dementia won’t be too big of a looming possibility.

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If it had only been a single incident, Jim Mann might not have gone to see his doctor. When a series of strange events happened within one month of each other, he knew something was wrong. Because of his age Jim didnt expect to be presented with a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease, but being only 58 years old people did not believe him; they said he was too young. He now says that finding out was the best thing he could have done; that the knowledge has allowed him to fight the progression of the disease. If youre concerned about a loved one, take him or her to see their doctor. Visit www.onmemory.ca

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Question by : Dementia & Alzheimer’s disease symptoms? The more the better?
Thanks! .

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Answer by Girly
i think only way for dementia, is for you to be born. alzheimers happens to peple over 60, could happen to younger but rare

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A question from thatgrl: is Alzheimer’s disease a type of dementia or a disease that causes dementia?
I’m doing a project for school and I’ve been getting a little confused. Not sure if it is considered dementia in itself or if it’s just considered the disease that causes dementia.

Most comprehensive answer:

Answer by Liz
It’s a type which usually starts earlier than senile dementia.

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Dr. Mucke summarizes how proteins such asamyloid-beta, tau, apolipoprotein E4 and alpha-synuclein may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions and how their pathogenic effects may be blocked. Series: “UCSF Cognitive Decline Symposium: An Update from Bench to Bedside Investigations” [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 20466]
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A question from Scott: Is it possible to develop Alzheimer’s disease when you are very young?
Is it possible to develop Alzheimer’s disease when you are very young?

My chosen answer:

Answer by justwondering
The youngest I have heard of anyone developing it was early 30′s, though that’s very rare and it occurred in a family with a VERY high prevalence of it.

There are other conditions and forms of dementia that can affect young people though.

If you know better then please let us know below.

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A question asked by Nicole S: Is there an expected time frame for each stage of Alzheimer’s disease?
I understand the general life expectancy time frame, but I was wanting a time frame more specific to each stage. At 3.5 years from diagnosis, my grandmother is at moderate dementia; unable to recall my name although she recognizes me as a friendly face. She is not incontinent yet, but needs assistance with toileting, dressing, etc.

Chosen answer:

Answer by omg
Its different for everybody. My friends grandmother has it and she has had it for 5 or 6 years now but still recognizes me,my mother,my father,my grandmother,my friend, her daughter. She will only forget names every now and then but hey im 14 and forget names now and then but she knows who we are.

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Question posed by : Why do people die from alzheimer’s disease?
What causes alzheimer’s patients to die and is the short term or long term memory affected first?

Most detailed answer:

Answer by Zachary
Alzheimer’s patients die because they simply forget the basic things like how to eat, or how to use the bathroom.

It is a very horrible thing to see and all memory is affected eventually. There are many ways to prevent this disease though.

The most important thing to do is exercise at least 1 hour a day. This is proven to lessen the chance of getting the disease.

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