Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive and behavioral impairment that significantly impedes social and professional function. It is an incurable disease with a long pre-clinical period and a progressive course.

Alzheimer's disease develops plaques in the hippocampus, a deep brain structure that helps encode memories and other areas of the cerebral cortex involved in thinking and decision-making.

The most serious cognitive problem in Alzheimer's disease is the loss of memory. In the early stages, people experience difficulties in recalling recent memories and finding the right words and are unable to acquire new knowledge. They lose spontaneity and sense of initiative, and have difficulties in dealing with money. Everyday tasks take longer to perform.

Later during the disease, symptoms such as disorientation occur in both time and space. Individuals have difficulty recognizing their family or loved ones as well as difficulty in organizing thoughts and thinking. The functionality of individuals is greatly reduced and symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, delusions, suspicion, paranoia and irritability appear. Individuals end up being totally dependent on others for care and every sense of self seems to disappear.

The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease at Veresies Clinic is done clinically with the use of imaging methods and neuropsychological tests. The treatment of Alzheimer's symptoms is pharmaceutical.

All Programs of “Veresies” Clinic are approved and supervised by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority (CNAA).

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