International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid university, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Prevalence of complications associated with Alzheimer Disease patients in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Adel Ali Alhazzani*, Mohammed Saeed Alqahtani, Ahmed A. Awwadh, Turki Ali Alyami, Mohammad Saad Alshomrani and Mushary Saeed Alqahtani
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is neurodegenerative disorder that develops over a period of years that differs
from normal aging. One of the most important risk factors is increasing age, and the majority of people with
Alzheimer's are 65 years and older. AD reduces life expectancy and is one of the major causes of physical disability,
institutionalization, and low quality of life among the elderly. AD is highly related to functional disability and
institutionalization. There are many factors associated with AD including physical and behavioural complications.
Aim: To assess epidemiological pattern and complications of AD among patients in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study included 110 Alzheimer patients (66 males and 44 females)
registered at Aseer Centr.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.21.9.592