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The Link Between Alcohol Use and Alzheimer's Disease: What You Need to Know

Alcohol-related brain injury (ARBI) is brain damage caused by long-term excessive drinking. It can affect memory, thinking ability , and motor skills. For older people, controlling alcohol intake is crucial to prevent and improve symptoms. Key Points Alcoholic dementia is brain damage caused by long-term heavy drinking. Symptoms include memory problems, difficulty with motor coordination, and malnutrition. Diagnosis requires consideration of medical history, physical examination, and social history. Treatment includes abstinence from alcohol, taking thiamine supplements, and making lifestyle adjustments. Controlling alcohol intake is essential to prevent and improve symptoms. Particular attention should be paid to alcohol consumption in older adults to reduce health risks. Table of Contents What is alcohol-related dementia? What are the symptoms of alcohol-related dementia? How is alcohol-related dementia diagnosed? What are the treatment and management options for alcohol-related dem...