It highlights the issues faced by people affected by dementia and the treatment options available for them.
Child writer Vaishali.
“Never too early, never too late”
‘World Alzheimer’s Day’ is celebrated on ’21st September’ annually as a part of World Alzheimer’s Month. It aims to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It highlights the issues faced by people affected by dementia and the treatment options available for them. The World Alzheimer’s Day theme for 2020 is ‘Let’s talk about dementia’.
Dementia is a collection of diseases of neurological disorders that affect memory, thinking and behavior.
Alzheimer’s disease is a common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss that can lead to conversational problems and the inability of the person to respond to the environment. Age is the most significant known risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease. People at the age of 65 years and older are at an increased risk of developing dementia.
People with Alzheimer’s disease contain two abnormal structures that damage and kill nerve cells.
Amyloid plaques – Deposits of a protein fragment called beta- amyloid build up in spaces between the nerve cells
Tau tangles – Twisted fibers of a protein called tau build up inside nerve cells.
“History of World Alzheimer’s Day”
World Alzheimer’s Day is an initiative of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).
World Alzheimer’s Day was first launched on 21st September 1994 at the opening of ADI’s annual conference in Edinburg to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of ADI.
*Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease*
There are many signs that a person might experience if they have Alzheimer’s Disease.
Difficulty in remembering newly learned information
1)Memory loss that affects daily activities.
Difficulty in completing familiar tasks at home or work.
2)Trouble handling money
Poor judgment.
3)Changes in personality, mood or behavior.
4)Confusion about time or place.
5)Trouble understanding spatial relationships and visual images
Challenges in solving problems or planning
Withdrawal from social activities or work
Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s Disease
There is no cure currently for Alzheimer’s. However, there are treatments to slow the worsening of symptoms and improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
*Treatment mainly focusses on*:
1)Behavioral symptoms
2)Delaying symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
3)Helping people maintain mental function
Digital Baal Mela is a platform founded by children to create awareness among children and provide a platform to showcase their art.
Digital Baal Mela has organized a writing competition on important days of the month of September. At the end of the competition, the child whose writing skills are the best will also be given a cash prize of Rs 1100. You can also participate in this. Send the articles written by you to Digital Baal Mela. The articles written by child writers will be posted on the website of Digital Baal Mela along with their photo.
Digital baal mela is an innovative platform for children to showcase their talent and creativity. It was started by a 10-year-old girl from Jaipur, Janhvi Sharma in 2020. Digital Baal Mela has so far run many campaigns which include “Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha Baal Satra”, “Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Baal Satra”, “Main Bhi Baal Sarpanch” etc.
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