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Honoring Brain Awareness Month

June is Brain Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect Dr. Arif Dalvi, M.D., professionals work tirelessly to ensure that our patients receive
time to discuss brain health and the importance of early medical director of the the best possible care.”
detection and treatment of neurological disorders, including Memory Disorder Center In addition to medical management, lifestyle modifications
Alzheimer’s disease. It affects millions of people worldwide. at St. Mary’s Medical can also play a crucial role in the management of Alzheimer’s
In honor of Brain Awareness Month, it’s important to shed Center, also part of the Palm disease. Regular physical exercise, a healthy diet, and social
light on this disease and the ways in which we can improve Beach Health Network, engagement can all help improve cognitive function and delay
the quality of life for those affected. says Alzheimer’s disease the onset of symptoms. Caregiver support is also essential,
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder has a significant impact on as caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be
that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The disease patients and their families. emotionally and physically taxing.
is characterized by the formation of amyloid plaques and “Alzheimer’s disease can To contact Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, visit:
tau tangles in the brain, which eventually lead to the death be a challenging diagnosis, https://www.pbgmc.com/ or call (561) 622-1411.
of brain cells. As the disease progresses, individuals may not just for the patient but To contact the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute, visit:
experience difficulties with memory, language, mood for their family members https://www.pbni.com/ or call (561) 882-6214.
changes, and ultimately lose the ability to perform daily tasks. as well. Early diagnosis of
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated dementia allows preventive Dr. Arif Dalvi, M.D.
6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with measures and symptomatic
Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to increase treatments to be started when they help the most, as well
to 13.8 million by 2050. With no cure currently available, as help patients and caregivers make appropriate plans for
early detection and management of symptoms are crucial disease progression. The aim is to improve the quality of life
to maintaining the quality of life for those affected. for patients and their families,” says Dalvi.
Dr. Lloyd Zucker, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Palm Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is dedicated to providing
Beach Gardens Medical quality care for patients
Center, one of six hospitals with neurological disorders,
in the Palm Beach Health including Alzheimer’s
Network, emphasizes the disease. Teresa Urquhart,
importance of early detection CEO of Palm Beach Gardens
and proper management of Medical Center, highlights
Alzheimer’s disease. “I see the hospital’s commitment
firsthand the devastating to their patients. “At Palm
impact that Alzheimer’s Beach Gardens Medical
disease can have on patients Center, we are committed to
and their families,” says providing compassionate care
Zucker. “Early detection and and innovative treatments for
treatment can help slow the patients with neurological
progression of the disease disorders,” says Urquhart.
and improve quality of life “Our team of skilled
for patients.” Dr. Lloyd Zucker, M.D. physicians and healthcare Teresa Urquhart

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