9 Things you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia destroy lives & legacy
From becoming symptomatic to death is typically 8-12 years
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It’s not purely genetic
Less than 5% of Alzheimer’s diagnosis are caused by rare genetic mutations that directly run in the family
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It’s not curable
There is currently no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
The global pharmaceutical industry is focussed on symptom management and slowing disease progression
Alzheimer’s and Dementia are a global issue
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It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide
It is a progressive, fatal disease that impacts 1 in 4 families on the planet
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Early diagnosis is possible
Scientists have identified the biomarkers identifying specific brain cells which are known to be amongst the first affected by the disease
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By the time symptoms appear, significant brain damage has already occurred
Alzheimer’s begins damaging the brain long before symptoms of cognitive impairment occur.
The cost of Alzheimer’s and Dementia to the global economy are astronomical
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Scientists understand a key driver of brain degeneration
Although Alzheimer’s is a complex disease, influenced by multiple biological and environmental factors, the key driver of brain degeneration are chronic stressors
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What are Chronic Stressors?
Chronic stressors are defined by prolonged over activation of the LC system (the brains primary noradrenaline producing centre)
Chronic stressors disrupt brain homeostasis (cleansing the brain of toxins and restoring the brain to a balanced state)
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What are the symptoms of chronic stressors?
Poor sleep
Low energy levels
Reduced appetite
Lower levels of social engagement
Increased alcohol or drug use
