Alzheimer's and Dementia

As the average human life increases, the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease is increasing in the society. 10 percent at age 60; The risk of contracting Alzheimer's, seen at the age of 80, is 50 percent. However, not every forgetfulness causes Alzheimer's disease. Just forgetful; however, individuals who maintain their daily functional life normally are diagnosed with Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI), ie, Mild Cognitive Impairment (HKB). It is a scientific fact that the group in question has a higher rate of Alzheimer's disease.


 

Dementia Risk Assessment Program

It is also possible to investigate who has a higher risk factor. Dementia (Dementia) Risk Assessment Program is carried out for patients with high risk and rehabilitation and treatments are organized for protection. Alzheimer's disease cannot be "preventable" but may be "shifted".
 

Research Program

Routine history and neurological examination, and family tree examination if family history is present
 

Lab Examinations:

Amyloid Beta 42 / Beta 40 ratio
APOE and Presenilin gene assays
Plasma lipid profile and thyroid function tests, B12 and folic acid levels
Neuropsychological tests: Cognitive test performance of individuals diagnosed with MCI is low. There are many tests used in the diagnosis. The scores obtained in the test batteries, which will last for 30 minutes, are important in determining the risk. Another important point is that the points obtained in these parameters have a tendency to decrease in 6-month controls.
 
 

Applicable Tests:

• Bender-Gestalt
• Wais-Wechsler
• Memory for design
• Short cognitive examination scale
• Depression scales

After these tests are done, all the findings are evaluated and the risk of dementia is determined.
For individuals at high risk, EEG (Cortical mapping), MR (Amyloid imaging and volumetric examinations), PET extraction is recommended.

The tests and evaluation results carried out at Liv Hospital are not shared with third parties without the consent of the person.