The neurologist told at what age you need to be checked for dementia

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Neurologist talked about the first symptoms of dementia, and what tests should be taken in order not to start the disease. The doctor also indicated that Alzheimer's disease and dementia are two different diseases.

The doctor noted that dementia is caused by a violation of the elasticity of the vascular wall, so it is necessary to monitor the condition of the vessels. You need to know your cholesterol, blood viscosity, fat metabolism and coagulogram. Such tests should be taken from the age of 35-40.

Symptoms of dementia can be unstable blood pressure and forgetfulness. As an example, the doctor mentioned a situation when a person cannot remember where he put something.

The doctor pointed out that, unlike dementia, Alzheimer's disease is caused by genes and is inherited. The doctor noted that prevention of this disease has not yet been developed in any country in the world.