2019 World Alzheimer's Day: Have a zest for life and keep yourself active.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and older adults are more likely to get affected by it . World Alzhiemer's Day is observed on September 21. In Alzheimer's disease, the brain shrinks as gaps develop in the temporal lobe and hippocampus, which are responsible for storing and retrieving new information. Due to nerve cell decay, Alzheimer's affect people's ability to remember, speak, think and make decisions. Some of the early symptoms include memory loss, difficulty in performing familiar tasks, problems with language, time and place disorientation, problems with keeping track of things, changes in mood and behaviour, loss of initiative among others.

Small changes in lifestyle can help in prevention of Alzheimer's Day. On World Alzheimer's Day, here are some of the lifestyle changes you should make and keep clear from the disease.