Modern Treatments for Dementia Paper

Evidence suggests that the prevalence of dementia in Western industrialized nations in individuals over the age of 70 is nearly 15 per cent (Carvalho et al., 2014). The prevalence of Alzheimer’s is just slightly less, with about one in 10 individuals (i.e., 10 per cent) over the age of 70 with this disease. Some modern research suggests that dementia prevention is comprised of three phases, including primary, secondary and tertiary prevention (Glynn et al., 2016). The identification of phases of dementia has been useful in predicting severity and determining onset (Glynn et al., 2016).Modern Treatments for Dementia Paper

Predictors of Dementia

A recent review of dementia and lifestyle factors that predict this condition revealed that dementia was significantly predicted by stress, substance abuse, low physical activity and diet (Wadd et al., 2014). Genetics also play a strong role in the risk of dementia, and there is currently no known preventative strategy to modify the risk of dementia based on genetic history (Bauman et al., 2016).Modern Treatments for Dementia Paper Genetic therapy represents a promising in vivo procedure for potentially managing dementia (Bauman et al., 2016). However, this approach to managing and/or preventing dementia is still in development and modifiable lifestyle factors still represent the most impactful means of dementia prevention (Bauman et al., 2016).