Alzheimer Disease Dementia

Alzheimer disease dementia is the dementia syndrome caused by Alzheimer pathology (amyloid plaques and tau tangles), characterized by insidious progressive episodic-memory impairment and global cognitive decline (aphasia/apraxia/agnosia/executive dysfunction), with behavioral/psychiatric symptoms as it advances. It is the most common late-life dementia. Treatment: cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, caregiver support, and management of behavioral symptoms; anti-amyloid antibodies in selected early cases.

Common Symptoms

Progressive memory loss; disorientation; aphasia/apraxia; behavioral/psychiatric symptoms; late-life onset

Causes and Pathogenesis

Amyloid/tau pathology causes cortical/hippocampal neurodegeneration, producing the dementia syndrome.

Treatment

Cholinesterase inhibitors; memantine; caregiver support; manage behavioral symptoms; anti-amyloid in selected early cases

Preventive Measures

Vascular risk control; cognitive/social activity; early diagnosis.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.