New Delhi, Sep 21
Blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are preventable risk factors that can help reduce the chances or reverse the odds of dementia by 60 per cent, said experts on World Alzheimer's Day on Saturday.
World Alzheimer's Day is commemorated every year on September 21 to raise awareness about the stigma associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and to increase public understanding of these disorders.
The theme this year is "Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer's".
Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating, cognitive, and neurological disorder, gradually erodes a person’s memory, language skills, thinking skills, and ability to perform even the simplest tasks.
It primarily affects individuals over the age of 65 and is the leading cause of dementia in older adults.
It is one of the most common causes of dementia or memory loss. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in India is growing steadily while it may not be alarming. The disease is affecting the elderly more, but it is also showing signs of increase in the younger population.