Identifying Key Symptoms to Aid Early Detection
Parkinson’s disease, often associated with dementia, affects a significant portion of the elderly population. Approximately one in 14 individuals over the age of 65 develops Parkinson’s, a number that increases to one in six for those over 85. Early recognition of its symptoms is paramount for timely intervention.
Parkinson’s: A Predominant Form of Dementia
Among various forms of dementia, Parkinson’s stands out as the most prevalent. It’s imperative to distinguish Alzheimer’s from this particular subtype of dementia. While Alzheimer’s often encompasses dementia, not all dementia cases stem from Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s, characterized by its degenerative nature, manifests as a progressive decline in brain function. The accumulation of certain proteins, known as plaques and tangles, in the brain disrupts inter-neuronal communication, primarily affecting memory. Although the direct causality of these proteins in Parkinson’s remains unproven, their presence, coupled with factors like hypertension and high cholesterol, elevates the risk of developing the disease. However, the precise etiology of Parkinson’s remains elusive.
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