Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali raises awareness on Alzheimer’s disease
Chandigarh: On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on Sunday, the doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, raised awareness and emphasized on the importance of early detection and care in managing Alzheimer’s disease. It is a progressive neurological disorder that is one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide.
Highlighting the seriousness of the condition, Dr. Sawan Verma, Associate Director – Neurology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, said, “Alzheimer’s disease not only affects memory but also gradually impairs thinking, orientation, language, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. Early symptoms are often overlooked as signs of normal aging, but timely diagnosis can help slow progression and improve quality of life. Risk factors include aging, family history, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and lack of mental stimulation.”
Dr. Verma, further added, “While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s at present, adopting a healthy lifestyle such as regular exercise, balanced diet, social engagement, and mental activity can lower the risk. Early intervention, medications, and supportive therapies can also help patients live with dignity. Alzheimer is not just a patient’s disease; it impacts the entire family as well. Together, by spreading awareness and showing compassion, we can create a more supportive environment for those affected.”
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, is committed to raising awareness, offering specialised care, and supporting families coping with Alzheimer’s. On this occasion, the hospital urges people to pay attention to early warning signs such as memory loss, confusion with time and place, difficulty in completing familiar tasks, and changes in mood or personality.
