Alzheimer’s disease, also known as senile dementia, is a degenerative central nervous system disorder occurring in early and late old age, marked by progressive cognitive impairment and behavioral damage. Its core manifestations are gradual intellectual decline and loss of self-care ability. Early typical signs include frequent forgetfulness, personality changes, aphasia, agnosia, impaired numeracy, excessive rambling and over-reliance on others.

Core Health Guidance (Prescription for Prevention & Daily Management)

1. Maintain regular daily routines, ensure sufficient sleep, quit smoking and limit alcohol intake.

2. Encourage seniors to engage in social activities and develop diverse hobbies. Keep hands and brain active through listening to music, reading newspapers and books, or guided intellectual games. These activities activate brain cells and delay cerebral aging.

3. Stick to moderate physical exercise such as walking, Tai Chi and health gymnastics. Exercise boosts the secretion of nerve growth factors and improves central nervous system function to prevent brain degeneration. Exercise gradually within personal limits and persist long-term for optimal effects.

4. Control food intake and stop eating at 70% fullness. Adopt a diet low in cholesterol, fat, sugar and salt. Increase fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and dietary fiber to slow brain aging.

5. Consume foods high in lecithin (mushrooms, deep-sea fish, soy products) and various nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds). Lecithin supports metabolism and repair of nerve cells, while linoleic acid in nuts protects neural tissue.

6. Treat concurrent physical illnesses promptly. Take doctor-prescribed cognitive-enhancing medications moderately to slow dementia progression. Avoid prolonged bed rest.

7. Provide full care for patients unable to care for themselves to prevent falls and other accidents. Do not let patients go out alone. If going out is necessary, carry an identity card printed with name, home address and emergency contact information.

8. Family members shall understand, care for and accompany patients. Communicate and chat frequently; never scold or criticize to reduce negative emotional stimuli.

9. Patients should regulate mental state: act within personal capacity, stay calm when encountering troubles, and sustain an optimistic mood.