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Maverick County Hospital District Observes Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

? Maverick County Hospital District is observing Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month during November and highlighting the professional medical services of Dr. Praveen K. Thaganda, MD – Neurology.

? Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is an annual observance in November where organizations work to educate the public about the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that leads to memory, thinking, and behavior problems. It is the most common form of dementia, and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Although those ages 65 and older are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, there are thousands of others under the age of 65 who have early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s disease symptoms include memory loss, trouble planning or solving problems, confusion with time or place, misplacing things and unable to retrace steps, and mood and personality changes.

?‍⚕️ Dr. Thaganda emphasizes the importance of awareness and examination of Alzheimer’s disease and how important it is to our community, particularly for our elder citizens.

?‍⚕️ Dr. Thaganda and our organization encourages our citizens to help our elderly loved ones who are in the early stages of this disease:

✅ Keep a Daily Routine

✅ Don’t Overstimulate and Keep Things Simple

✅ Be Reassuring

✅ Don’t Yell or Argue

? For individuals caring for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to remember that many patients can present a danger to themselves by wandering off or turning off the stove. If so, it might be time to take the next step and consider a memory care center.

? If you believe that you or a family member or loved one might be in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or wish to know more information about symptoms and resources, please call our Physician Specialty Clinic at (830) 757-4900 to schedule an appointment.

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