Alzheimer's Disease

A fading memory could indicate Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. At Rediscover Health in Simons Island, Georgia, Regenerative medicine physician William Durrett, MD, and the team offer cutting-edge regenerative medicine solutions that can slow cognitive decline and improve quality of life. Schedule an evaluation at Rediscover Health by calling the office or using the online booking feature today. 

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that tends to become worse over time when not addressed. It causes changes in the brain and protein deposits that make brain cells die over time. When left untreated, Alzheimer’s disease leads to memory impairment and decreases your ability to complete typical daily activities.

What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease can cause:

• Memory loss
• Declining behavioral, thinking, and social skills
• Forgetting recent events, names, or conversations
• Reduced ability to perform simple tasks
• Repeating things over and over
• Forgetting events or appointments
• Misplacing items
• Getting lost in familiar places
• Difficulty finding the right words or expressions
• Challenges when participating in conversations
• Problems with decisions, judgment, reasoning, and thinking
• Mood swings
• Social withdrawal
• Depression
• Anger
• Loss of interest in favorite activities 
• Delusions 

Loss of brain function caused by Alzheimer’s disease can also increase your risk of infections, malnutrition, and dehydration. 

Who is at risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease affects about 6.5 million people in the United States aged 65 and older. Its exact cause isn’t fully understood, but risk factors include aging, a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, and Down syndrome. There are more women than men with the disease, possibly because they tend to live longer. 

Additional risk factors include head trauma, excessive alcohol consumption, air pollution, smoking, poor sleep, obesity, lack of exercise, and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. Lack of socialization or mind-stimulating activities may also play a role.

How is Alzheimer’s disease treated with cellular repair therapies?

Rediscover Health offers regenerative medicine using infusions to try and slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Doing this may:

• Regenerate new cells
• Improve cognitive functioning
• Improve signaling of neurological pathways. 

It’s vital for people with Alzheimer’s disease to exercise regularly, eat a nutritious diet, take dietary supplements if asked to, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake. Maintain a strong social support network and engage in brain-stimulating activities regularly.

Schedule an evaluation at Rediscover Health by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.