[Early detection and prevention of dementia].

Abstract

Dementia is about 15% aged 65 and over people now, and is regarded as the common disease. Early symptoms, such as forgetfulness, tend to be overlooked. Alzheimer type dementia is now possible to treat with medication. Therefore, early diagnosis and early treatment are required. Prevention of dementia is also expected and dementia checkup attracts attention. Although there was little data with high evidence, I introduced some reports about dementia prevention including our data. Dementia prevention is an important issue and establishment of evidence is desired in the near future.