Normal Aging and Alzheimer's Disease

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Interview with Patricio Reyes by Luis Figueroa
February 4, 2009 | 08:20

In this interview hosted by Luis Figueroa, UFM director of public relations, Dr. Patricio Reyes discusses Alzheimer's disease: what it is and how to differentiate it from memory loss that often accompanies the normal aging process. He also explains the importance and benefits of early intervention.
Dr. Reyes examines some of the risk factors that may increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. Although advanced age is the most significant risk factor, genetic predisposition, diabetes, head trauma, and hypertension are also risk factors. According to Reyes, Alzheimer's is one of the leading causes of dementia among older adults. Although there is still no way to prevent Alzheimer's, Reyes discusses some of the lifestyle choices that may reduce the chances of developing the disease.
Research is now focusing on how lifestyle affects the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Reyes explains that nutrition, physical activity, and socializing play important roles in maintaining overall well-being.

Conferences

Normal Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: Similarities and Differences February 5, 2009 | 73:26 Patricio Reyes, MD, compares Alzheimer's disease, normal aging, and other causes of dementia. He discusses the symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementias as well as possible causes, diagnoses, and current and future treatments. (...) Watch video

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Diagnosis and Treatment February 4, 2009 | 70:22 In this conference Patricio F. Reyes, MD, discusses Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; focusing on symptoms, the latest diagnostic techniques, and treatment therapies. He discusses the differences between encephalopathy, delirium, and Alzheimer's and describes frontotemporal dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus, and other forms of dementia. (...) Watch video

Alzheimer's Disease: “Past, Present and Future” for Physicians February 4, 2009 | 89:42 Dr. Patricio Reyes, from the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, discusses Alzheimer’s disease, including early signs of dementia and physical symptoms. He describes the medical breakthroughs in treating the disease, potential treatment strategies, and directions for future research. (...) Watch video

Similitudes y diferencias entre el envejecimiento natural y la enfermedad de Alzheimer 5 de febrero de 2009 En esta conferencia, creada específicamente para enfermeros y personas encargadas de pacientes con Alzheimer, el Doctor Patricio Reyes expone las diferencias entre envejecimiento natural, demencia y la enfermedad de Alzheimer. De igual manera, el Doctor Reyes explica los síntomas, los tratamientos, los factores de riesgo, los diferentes tratamientos y el progreso de la enfermedad. (...) Watch video

External links

1. Patricio Reyes spoke about Alzheimer's Disease Read article
2. School of Medicine, Universidad Francisco Marroquín website
3. Alzheimer, tema de conferencia en la UFM [1]
4. Barrow Neurological Institute [2]
5. Mysteries of the brain by Joaquín Fuster at the UFM [3]
6. ¿Será que tengo Alzheimer? (Article at Prensa Libre) [4]


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