Alzheimer’s Disease: Three Reasons why Awareness Matters

Alzheimer’s disease is becoming one of the biggest health concerns — not only for individuals as they age, but also for family members who care for aging loved ones. We are here to educate and support you if Alzheimer’s or dementia is a concern.

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that slowly affects memory, thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Approximately two out of three Americans experience some level of cognitive impairments at an average age of around 70 years.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By the time a patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the detrimental changes in the brain have been occurring for about 20 years.

Can Alzheimer’s Disease be Cured?

Most of what we read about Alzheimer’s disease is alarming and can make us feel helpless. Recently, a bright spot has emerged. We now know we have the ability to prevent and even reverse your chances of developing the disease. Solcere is at the forefront of reducing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia using the Bredesen protocol as our clinical approach.

Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease Helps with Prevention

Just learning more can help us change the collective story around what is possible for those suffering with dementia, and those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Here are three reasons why awareness matters:

1. When you know more you can do more to prevent and reverse dementia for yourself and your loved ones.
2. When you know more you can have more compassion for those already suffering.
3. When you know more you can help others by spreading the word.

Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Education about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia will help you understand and become aware of the signs and symptoms for early detection. There are 4 stages to be aware of:

• Presymptomatic stage: Your doctor may be able to detect changes on PET scan and spinal fluid, however there are no symptoms of cognitive decline.
• SCI – Subjective Cognitive Impairment: This can last 10 years or more. It’s easy during this time to reverse the decline, but very rarely do people do anything about it due to fears that they believe nothing can be done.
• MCI – Mild Cognitive Impairment: This is relatively late in the process and really should be called advanced stage Alzheimer’s disease.
• Final stage Alzheimer’s: Typically patients are diagnosed at this stage. They may already be losing activities of daily living. Typically, they have now had underlying brain changes for two decades or more

It’s important to know and understand your family history and take early action to be preventive. It is much easier to prevent Alzheimer’s than to reverse it. Knowledge is power. Whether it is listening to podcasts, reading a book, or making an appointment to discuss with your doctor, the more you know, the better the chance you have to reduce your risk and be preventive.

Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

You can use treatments precisely and effectively when we know what triggered your brain to change. At Solcere, we focus on an integrative approach to whole-body, whole-brain health to live an optimal life.

Our Doctors are different from most. They spend ample time getting to know our patients, including a thorough 75 minute initial visit. Our providers work together with you to optimize your cognitive function by precisely testing and treating imbalances. By taking the time to truly understand your medical history and concerns, we can more accurately recommend the proper labs and tests. This ensures you always receive timely and consistent care.

Support

We know Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be scary. You don’t have to do this alone. If you are at risk or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it is important to have the support you need, either as a patient or as a caregiver. Everyone is unique. It’s important to find the way you can best be supported.

• Reaching out to friends and loved ones: This will give them the opportunity to better understand and support you in the way you need most.
• Reaching out to your community by sharing your story: This helps you find a group of people who can support you or have had their own experiences with Alzheimer’s to share with you.
• Join a webinar or Summit: Here you will learn and understand more about the disease, and will have the support from Doctors, and others struggling with Alzheimers.
• Become a patient at Solcere.

Solcere is aware of the impact this disease has on individuals and families. We work with patients who have already been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s as well as those looking to prevent it. You are not alone and we are here to support you.