What is Alzheimer's Disease?
- A deterioration of brain cells Loss of connection between brain cells
- Associated with a build up of abnormal proteins, resulting in plaques and tangles around brain cells
Researchers believe this to be an abnormal biological process, triggered by a combination of lifestyle, environmental and genetic risk factors
Some of the risk factors include
- Increasing age
- Family history Down Syndrome
- Head injury
- Smoking
- Lack of exercise
- Poor sleeping habits
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Poorly controlled Type II Diabetes
- Long term exposure to solvents like paint, glue
Early Symptoms
- Mild forgetfulness
- Short-term memory loss Irritability
- Anxiety
- Difficulty processing new information/learning new things
- Confusion with time and place
- Difficulties with communication
- Decline in ability to perform routine tasks
Symptoms with Disease Progression
- Increased memory loss and confusion
- Not recognising family members or self
- Restlessness
- Neglect of hygiene
- Loss of appetite
- Aggression, mood swings
- Inability to use and understand speech
Support
Coffee Purrfection supports research on Alzheimer's Disease by making a donation to The Fisher Center For Alzheimer's Research Foundation, from every purchase from our store.
The foundation's mission is:
- To understand the causes of Alzheimer's Disease
- Improve the care of people living with Alzheimer's Disease
- Finding a cure