For elderly people over 60 years old, a preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be made if the following three points are met: 1. a variety of cognitive functions, including memory-based decline, and affect the ability to perform daily activities; 2. insidious onset and slow progression; 3. no local neurological symptoms.
This simple diagnostic method has been commonly used abroad and recognized by several authoritative professors in China, so you can use it to simply determine if this condition is present, and if so, seek medical attention in a timely manner. A variety of current anti-dementia drugs can not only improve the symptoms, but also slow down the progression of the disease. In the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, patients will eventually require day and night care, or even hospitalization. Early diagnosis and early treatment can postpone this day and is extremely important to maintain the quality of life of the patient in later years.
Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as the above conditions exist.