Alzheimer’s disease can be a distressing condition that significantly reduces quality of life, both for the person living with it and those who care for them. Living with Alzheimer’s? Explore our personalised programs.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, affecting your memory, thinking and ability to perform daily activities. It happens when certain proteins build up in the brain. It’s a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse as time goes on.
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of ageing but it does become more common as you get older. It affects about 10% of Australians over 65 and about 30% of Australians over 85.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s (yet). Therapy program focuses on managing symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease.
The early signs of Alzheimer’s are usually memory loss and struggling to find the right words to name things. That happens to everyone from time to time but, if you’re beginning to feel concerned, it’s worth seeing your doctor.
Alzheimer’s can affect a person in many ways. You may:
Alzheimer’s is a brain condition. The brain helps you do many, many things including make decisions, understand information, plan or organise things, recognise people and objects and find your way around.
The experience of Alzheimer’s varies a great deal depending on which parts of the brain are affected. Symptoms often fluctuate and can be worsened by factors such as stress, illness or tiredness.
Living with Alzheimer’s can be lonely and frustrating and may lead someone to lose confidence in themselves and their abilities. Alzheimer’s also has a profound impact on carers and loved ones.
Alongside a quest to find more effective drug therapy programs, Alzheimer’s researchers are also exploring the potential of non-invasive therapies, such as those we provide at Neurofit.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy uses red or near-infrared light to stimulate, heal, regenerate or protect tissues that are injured, degenerating or at risk of dying.
We attach red or near-infrared LEDs to several areas on your head, choosing sites above the brain areas we’re targeting for therapy. The light from the lasers sinks deep into your cells’ mitochondria, the energy-generating powerhouse. There, it creates a cascade of changes that result in increased blood flow and oxygenation, enabling the cells to function better.
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain therapy that stimulates specific parts of the brain to either increase or decrease activity.
Regular exercise promotes health and well-being for people of all ages, including those with Alzheimer’s.
At Neurofit, we provide brain-based therapies to support people living with Alzheimer’s.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your condition and then prescribe specific, targeted activities such as PBM, tDCS or exercise.
