Dementia is a syndrome that exhibits loss of analytical functions of the brain like thinking, recalling, and logical reasoning. It also has some physiological changes that can affect a patient’s daily life and routine activities. All of these deteriorating changes can be seen in a patient suffering from dementia.
According to the World Health Organization, there are 50 million people worldwide who suffer from dementia, with 10 million new cases yearly. It’s prevalent and unavoidable.
There is no perfect treatment available for dementia because it is mainly due to cell death in the brain which is irreversible. There are, however, ways to lessen the risk of getting it or making it worse. Usually, these involve major lifestyle changes to keep the body and mind healthy. This guide offers a 3-week diet plan suitable for that.
The salient features in this guide are:
A detailed overview and pathophysiology of dementia
Differences between dementia from other brain diseases
Treatments for dementia
How diet affects dementia