Memory, ageing and Alzheimer's disease: the case for Malaysia

The chapter starts with a section on ageing and memory. It aims to provide some answers as to why increased age is commonly associated with a decline in cognitive ability, especially memory performance. A section on AD is first presented, followed by a discussion of the potential of newly developed...

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Main Author: Dzulkifli, Mariam Adawiah
Other Authors: Noor, Noraini M.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Pearson 2012
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/30596/1/Memory%2CAgeing.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/30596/
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Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:The chapter starts with a section on ageing and memory. It aims to provide some answers as to why increased age is commonly associated with a decline in cognitive ability, especially memory performance. A section on AD is first presented, followed by a discussion of the potential of newly developed of non-biological explanations for the disease. The chapter concludes with some recommendations to approach ageing by providing more emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in elder persons.