The doctor named a way to determine the risk of developing dementia at an early stage

Valery Novoselov, a neurologist, geriatrician and neurophysiologist, said that the risk of developing frontotemporal dementia can be determined by genetic analysis, but it is not a 100% guarantee.

In conversation with aif.ru On Tuesday, July 29, the neurologist explained that it is possible to determine the probability of developing dementia only with the help of genetic analysis. However, even if all the signs are present, including a family predisposition and DNA confirmation, the disease may not develop. According to him, due to the complexity of the brain, it is difficult to accurately predict the development of dementia.

He also noted that the first sign of the disease is usually memory impairment.: at first, a person forgets simple things, then more complex ones. In such cases, the doctor stressed, constant help is needed, writes RT.

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On July 28, geriatrician Elena Buinova warned that the symptoms of early dementia are often mistaken for depression. The doctor noted that in the early stages, dementia is manifested by forgetfulness, decreased concentration, behavioral changes, and disorientation. These signs may appear years before the diagnosis, but are often attributed to stress or fatigue, especially among the young. kp.ru .

July 18th Life.ru with reference to scientists, he wrote that curiosity promotes mental activism and protects against dementia, increasing life expectancy. It also helps to improve quality sleep, notes 360.ru .

On July 10, Valery Novoselov, a neurologist, geriatrician and neurophysiologist, spoke about the prevention of dementia. In particular, we are talking about metered-dose physical activity and nutrition.

Earlier, somnologist Sofia Cherkasova, in an interview with NSN, stated that lack of sleep can lead to an increased likelihood of arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus and dementia.

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