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How to Slow Down Dementia?

How to Slow Down Dementia?

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s, is a condition in which brain function deteriorates or brain tissue develops abnormalities. The symptoms can occur slowly, little by little. It might start with a little forgetfulness.

Forgetfulness then becomes more severe. Other conditions appear such as impaired thinking, decision-making, and communication. Without effective treatment, these symptoms may lead to more severe dementia, affecting quality of life in the long run.

With increasing age we cannot, of course, avoid deterioration of the body and brain. But dementia can be prevented or delayed, according to Dr. Howard Chertkow, senior researcher and administrator of the Baycrest Research Center for Cognitive Neurology and Innovation at the Rotman Research Institute. “One in three people with dementia can slow the progression of the disease if they pay regular attention to their health.”

Studies have shown that certain underlying illnesses can affect the functioning of the brain. Conditions that can cause memory deterioration leading to dementia include chronic kidney disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often associated with snoring. We should get regular health check-ups and see a doctor if symptoms appear.

Chronic Renal Failure Is Associated with Dementia

Research has found a link between chronic kidney disease and dementia. People with kidney failure are more likely to develop dementia than the general population. An important indicator is urine albumin levels (Albuminuria).

When blood flows through the kidneys, it is normally filtered through the blood vessels in the kidneys to expel excess water and waste as urine. Albumin is not normally filtered through the kidneys so cannot be detected in urine. But when the filtration of the kidney's blood vessels is impaired, albumin appears in the urine.

A study of memory and thinking skills combined with measurement of urinary albumin in over 2,000 volunteers aged 65+ found:
15% had memory and thinking impairments that didn’t affect daily life
12% had dementia affecting memory, concentration, and decision-making with an impact on socialization and work
50% with albumin in their urine had signs of dementia

Detecting albumin in the urine may be an indicator of dementia.

Research into the effects of kidney function on the brain in over 23,000 volunteers aged over 45, assessing brain function with a cognitive screening test that can show preliminary abnormal brain function and measuring kidney function, found that volunteers with impaired renal function had a higher chance of dementia depending on the degree of kidney damage.

Taking care of kidney health, including early detection and treatment of abnormalities, helps prevent or slow damage to the brain that can lead to dementia.

Snoring Is Linked with Dementia

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Not only kidney disease but also respiratory issues and poor sleep may contribute to dementia.

Many studies show that sleep apnea and snoring, often associated with a short pause in breathing, reduce oxygen to the brain, resulting in inflammation and the creation of free radicals that lead to the deterioration of nerve cells and brain matter.

This process can impair brain function in thinking, learning, memory, and decision making. If it occurs chronically, it can be associated with dementia. Lack of oxygen is also a risk factor for diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, all also associated with dementia.

People with sleep apnea sleep badly. Getting a poor night's sleep and waking up during the night affects the sleep phase that promotes brain health, affecting learning, decision-making, processing, and the formation of long-term memories.

People with chronic kidney disease and sleep apnea or diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure are all at higher risk of dementia. A mechanism can impair brain function at the cellular level, which can be reflected in concrete learning and memory behaviors. Unless treated promptly, it can result in long-term dementia.

Preventive care or supporting the health of people with various underlying diseases under the supervision of a team of medical professionals is important to increase quality of life as you get older.

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References

  1. https://www.kidney.org/news/ekidney/august08/Dementia_august08
  2. Omonigho M Bubu. and et.al. Sleep Med Rev. 2020. DOI:10.1016/j.smrv.2019.101250

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