Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, learning and organizing skills.
Symptoms :-
- Loss of memory.
- language problems.
- Impulsive or change in behavior.
Causes :-
- An abnormal build up of proteins in your brain.
- Genetic Disorder.
- Environmental or Lifestyle factors.
Differential Diagnosis :-
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Dementia from multiple medications
Examination :-
- Current medications
- Medical history
- Mental status test
- Neurological testing
- Blood test
- Chest X ray
- Electroencephalogram
- CT scan
- MRI
- Urinalysis
Physiotherapy Treatment :-
- ROM exercises
- Muscle strengthening exercises
- Balance exercises
- Educate family members and patient