Describe Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is a life-limiting, degenerative disease that changes how the brain functions. It causes memory loss, language problems (such as difficulty using words or difficulty speaking), thinking problems, mood swings, difficulties with daily activities, and other symptoms. However, since everyone’s brain function and physical health are diverse, those affected by Alzheimer may each have various impacts. The person with this condition will need greater assistance as it worsens, and they will eventually depend more on their caretakers (family, support staff, etc.) for assistance with daily tasks. Additionally, the symptoms of various Alzheimers vary based on the disease-causing Alzheimer and the areas of the brain that are affected.
Saannie Care offers personalised Alzheimer home care plans created just for you. No matter what stage of Alzheimer you are in, our carers will give you the best care possible in the convenience of your own home. We recognise the value of familiar surroundings since they can relieve anxiety and Alzheimer symptoms, particularly in advanced stages of the condition. We’ll make sure you feel secure, maintain good health, and keep your mind engaged with life lessons, nostalgia, and social interactions.
Those impacted who?
According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, there are currently over 944,000 Alzheimer sufferers in the UK, and by 2025, the number is expected to increase to over a million due to an increase in life expectancy.
Although patients with Alzheimer tend to be older than 65, people of any age can get the condition. One in twenty people with this form of Alzheimer, often known as young-onset Alzheimer, are under the age of 65. In some age groups than others, various forms of this brain disease are more prevalent. No matter when this terminal illness manifests, our trained carers can assist you or your loved ones in continuing to live life to the fullest.
Which kind of Alzheimer are we able to care for?
For you or a loved one, we provide individualised at-home Alzheimer care choices that can help you manage daily living and make future plans. Every variety of Alzheimer, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, has a unique set of symptoms, affects a different population, and calls for a particular set of Alzheimer care services.
All forms of Alzheimer can cause patients to exhibit behavioural patterns that are challenging for friends and family to handle emotionally and physically. To help alleviate the burden and stress, it is frequently advised to seek the assistance of certified Alzheimer carers. All forms of Alzheimer are cared for at home by our team, including:
Alzheimer’s condition
Among the most typical kind of Alzheimer in the UK. Alzheimer’s disease is brought on by improperly produced proteins that build up inside the brain and disrupt brain function by causing nerve cells to cease functioning normally. Memory loss, confusion over time and location, difficulty expressing oneself verbally, difficulty judging distances, etc. are all signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
arterial Alzheimer
After Alzheimer’s, vascular Alzheimer is the most prevalent type of Alzheimer. It happens as a result of the brain’s poor blood flow impairing normal brain function. Stroke-related Alzheimer and subcortical vascular Alzheimer are the 2 kinds of vascular Alzheimer. The first type results from a major stroke or a string of little strokes, whereas the second type is brought on by a chronically inadequate blood supply to the deep regions of the brain.
Vascular Alzheimer is distinguished by alterations in behaviour (anxiety, sadness, and irritability), temporary confusion, challenges with planning, concentration, and quick thinking, as well as memory loss.
Lewy body disease
Lewy bodies, which accumulate inside brain nerve cells and eventually prevent them from functioning properly, are what cause Lewy body Alzheimer (DLB), which affects how the body moves and functions. The most typical signs of Alzheimer with Lewy bodies include sleep issues, hallucinations and delusions, problems with organisation, planning, and attention span, as well as a host of other issues.
Lewy body Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease are closely related. In the brain of a person with Parkinson’s disease, Lewy bodies are frequently discovered.
Alzheimer frontotemporal (FTD)
The frontal lobes of the brain, which regulate behaviour, emotions, and learning abilities, are affected by frontotemporal Alzheimer, therefore the term. Although it can affect people of all ages, this type of Alzheimer is more common in those between the ages of 45 and 65.
Due to the fact that frontotemporal Alzheimer affects the brain’s behaviour centre, it can be challenging to identify because the symptoms might be confused with those of sadness, anxiety, OCD, or even psychosis.
Blended Alzheimer
As the name implies, mixed Alzheimer encompasses more than one type of Alzheimer, with the affected person exhibiting a combination of symptoms that each type of Alzheimer may present. Most frequently, a person with Lewy body Alzheimer may also have vascular Alzheimer, and a person with Alzheimer’s disease may also have Alzheimer from Parkinson’s disease.
Keep in mind that some disorders, including memory loss or thinking, are comparable to Alzheimer. There are various causes, such as depression, vitamin deficiencies, mild cognitive impairment, or other medical issues. Consult your GP if you notice that your symptoms are beginning to occur more frequently and are getting worse.
