Still in your 30s? This is the best time to prepare The early symptoms of Alzheimer’s—such as minor memory lapses or difficulty concentrating—are frequently dismissed as normal age-related changes. This misconception can be misleading. Alzheimer’s can begin its course long before any symptoms emerge, sometimes up to 20 years prior.
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is on the cusp of a major demographic shift. By 2050, the number of elderly people—those aged 60 and above—is expected to nearly double to 1.2 billion.
This group is commonly called the "Silver Tsunami” and will constitute about one-quarter of the entire regional population. The Philippines is also affected by this demographic shift, with recent trends showing the country’s aging population is rising . In parallel, recent projections also show that dementia cases are increasing in the Philippines, 85 percent of Filipinos suffering from dementia have Alzheimer’s.
The data begets a key question—what can we do to minimie the risk of Alzheimer’s? Brain ageing and the Alzheimer’s threat As we age, the brain undergoes changes, and mental function evolves accordingly. This can be categorized into three natural stages: Alzheimer’s disease is often dubbed the "invisible disease" due to its quiet onset. The early symptoms of Alzheimer’s—such as minor memory lapses or difficulty concentrating—are frequently dismissed as normal age-related changes.
This misconception can be misleading. Alzheimer’.