Dementia is classified as a brain disorder that seriously impairs a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Affecting 1 in 10 people over the age of 65, Alzheimer’s disease is now recognized as the most common cause of dementia, disrupting the lives of nearly 4.5 million Americans and their families. While the causes of Alzheimer’s are not yet fully understood, early intervention is key to maintaining a normal, healthy lifestyle. If you are concerned about changes in your own memory or that of a loved one, we urge you to explore Coast Plaza’s comprehensive Alzheimers Preventive Program, aimed at evaluating and treating memory loss.

Although memory loss is often associated with Alzheimer’s disease, it can also be a symptom of other conditions such as:

• Stress, anxiety, fatigue
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Depression
• Metabolic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disease, lung, liver or kidney failure
• Medication interactions
• Stroke
• Alcohol & chemical dependency
• Vitamin B-12 deficiency
• Infections such as meningitis and encephalitis
• Head injury

Nearly every cause of memory loss, including Alzheimer’s, responds to treatment. As with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, the treatment of memory disorders is most effective when a patient is diagnosed in the early stages. Early intervention can have a substantial impact on overall quality of life, often allowing a patient to remain at home rather than spending the last years in an assisted care facility. Act now to preserve your future. Call the Coast Plaza Hospital Alzheimer’s/Memory Loss Program at (562) 406-7070 for more information or to make an appointment.

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