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Selects: How Dementia Works

2025/6/7
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Josh Clark: 作为《Stuff You Should Know》的主持人,我认为认知障碍是一种由疾病引起的症状集合,而非疾病本身。它不仅仅是老年人常见的健忘,而是一种更严重的认知功能衰退,患者甚至意识不到自己在遗忘。认知障碍的病因复杂,可能与阿尔茨海默病、血管性疾病、路易体痴呆等多种因素有关。在美国,数百万人口受到认知障碍的影响,预计未来几十年这一数字还将大幅增长,给医疗保健系统带来巨大的经济压力。因此,提高公众对认知障碍的认识,及早发现和干预至关重要。同时,我们也应该关注认知障碍患者及其家人的情感需求,为他们提供支持和关爱。 Chuck Bryant: 我作为听众,也分享了我祖母患有认知障碍的经历。虽然认知障碍不一定是衰老的必然结果,但它在老年人口中确实很常见。我祖父中风后失去了说话能力,这属于失语症,是血管性认知障碍的一种表现。照顾认知障碍患者对家庭成员来说是一个巨大的挑战,需要付出大量的时间和精力。因此,社会应该为认知障碍患者及其家人提供更多的支持和帮助,例如提供喘息服务,让他们可以得到适当的休息和放松。此外,及早发现和治疗认知障碍也非常重要,可以延缓疾病的进展,提高患者的生活质量。

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Dementia is not a single disease but a collection of symptoms stemming from various diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's. It's characterized by memory loss alongside other cognitive impairments like language difficulties (aphasia), movement problems (apraxia), and impaired recognition (agnosia). The financial and emotional burden on families is substantial.
  • Dementia is a set of symptoms, not a disease.
  • Alzheimer's is the most common cause, affecting 60-70% of cases.
  • It's marked by memory loss and at least one of several other cognitive impairments.
  • Dementia is very expensive, costing billions annually.

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The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to explode in the coming decades and, in a pleasant surprise, countries around the world are taking steps to plan for the increase in friendly, caring ways. Find out all about this devastating disease and what's being done to prepare in this classic episode.

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