Volume: 11, Issue: 2

ABSTRACT

The global elderly population is rapidly increasing, leading to a rise in dementia cases worldwide. Dementia types include Alzheimer, Lewy Body, Fronto-temporal, Vascular, and Mixed Dementia. Management strategies involve medications like Cholinesterase inhibitors (Donepezil) and Memantine to improve cognitive function. Non-pharmacological interventions like Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, physical exercise, and occupational therapy are essential. Supportive care involves caregiver support, environmental modifications, and psychological counselling. Advancements in dementia care focus on early diagnosis using improved imaging techniques and biomarkers, genetic research for personalized treatments, and ongoing drug trials targeting amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Technology including AI and assistive devices enhances diagnosis and care. Lifestyle interventions such as diet and social engagement are being scrutinized for their protective effects on cognitive health. Ongoing research aims to discover potential cures for dementia to give quality life for elderly patients.

Keywords

Alzheimer, Cholinesterase, Biomarkers