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Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of forgetfulness, which is frequently seen after the age of 50-60. In the early stages, symptoms may not attract attention because they are associated with age.
HANDE ATILGAN ANKARA – "Alzheimer's is one of the leading causes of forgetfulness, which is often seen after the age of 50-60. Forgetfulness, which is the main complaint, may not attract attention in the early period because it is often associated with age. Especially patients with good cognitive capacity may not make their condition felt in the early stages, but after a while, the patients' inability to remember some words, forgetting where they put their belongings, decrease in the number of words they use, and asking repetitive questions attract the attention of their relatives. Learning a language, learning to play an instrument, sudoku Engaging in activities that challenge cognitive capacity, such as playing games or solving riddles, is of great benefit.”
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In the statement made by the General Directorate of Public Health regarding Alzheimer's awareness month, it was said: "It is possible to get free support by applying to family medicine units and having regular chronic disease screenings, and by applying to Healthy Life Centers (HLC)."
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