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June is Brain Health Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about brain health and supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior, and is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.

Early signs of dementia include memory loss that affects daily life, difficulty solving problems, confusion with time or place, trouble with speaking or writing, and changes in mood or personality. If you or someone you know shows these signs, early medical evaluation is key.

While there's no cure, healthy habits can support brain health: regular physical activity, balanced diet (like the Mediterranean diet), mental stimulation, quality sleep, managing chronic conditions, avoiding smoking, and staying socially active.

Doctors who diagnose and treat dementia include primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and physiatrists (PM&R). Early detection and support can improve quality of life for patients and families.

六月是「阿茲海默症與腦部健康關注月」，旨在提升大眾對腦部健康與失智症的認識。阿茲海默症是一種逐漸惡化的腦部疾病，會影響記憶、認知與行為，是長者中最常見的失智原因。

失智症常見症狀包括記憶力下降、解決問題困難、時間與地點混亂、語言表達困難、以及情緒與個性改變。若出現這些情況，應儘早就醫評估。

雖無法完全預防阿茲海默症，但透過健康生活習慣可降低風險，如規律運動、均衡飲食（如地中海飲食）、保持腦部活力、睡眠充足、控制慢性病、戒菸及維持社交互動。

參與診治的醫師包括家庭醫師、神經科、老年醫學、精神科、神經心理學家及復健專科醫師（PM&R）。早期診斷與照護有助於提升患者與家屬的生活品質。

Please consult your physician for appropriate screenings and risk assessments.

请咨询您的医生进行适当的筛查和风险评估。

USEFUL LINKS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Mayo Clinic

WebMD

World Health Organization