我国60岁及以上人群中，有认知障碍患者5300多万 认知障碍是一种因大脑病变带来记忆、语言、逻辑等认知功能异常的疾病，影响患者的社会功能和行为 能力。据估计，我国60岁及以上人群中，有认知障碍患者5300多万，其中轻度认知障碍患者3877万，痴 呆患者1507万。 随着人口老龄化进程加快和人均预期寿命的提高，我国认知障碍患者数量增长，给个人、家庭和社会带 来挑战。认知障碍发病隐匿，当前仍然面临公众认知不足、早期筛查率低、专业照护资源稀缺等问题。 从早期筛查、照护服务到社会支持，各部门和机构有哪些举措？如何更好地关心关爱这一群体？京沪两 地作了务实探索。近日，记者就此进行了采访。 社区记忆门诊担纲筛查治疗职责，专业机构承接照护重任 "近几年您记东西变困难了吗？""反应变慢了吗？"在北京市昌平区东小口社区卫生服务中心三层的记忆 门诊，68岁的潘阿姨在社区医生黄洁的协助下用平板筛查设备做记忆和睡眠测评。测评结束后，根据测 评结果，潘阿姨又在康复治疗师的帮助下进行了认知康复训练和重复经颅磁刺激治疗。这是一种神经调 控治疗，能够调节大脑皮层的兴奋性与神经可塑性，改善失眠和记忆力下降等情况，两周左右为一个疗 程。 今年， ...

Group 1 - The core message emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting that many patients remain undiagnosed for an average of two years despite noticeable symptoms [4][8] - There is a common misconception that memory decline is a normal part of aging, which can lead to delays in seeking medical help [5][6] - Cognitive impairment is defined as a broader concept that includes mild cognitive impairment and dementia, aiming to raise awareness for early intervention [7][8] Group 2 - Not all cognitive impairments are Alzheimer's disease; various types of dementia exist, such as frontotemporal dementia and Lewy body dementia, which require different diagnostic approaches [21][19] - Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be complex, as some patients may present atypical symptoms, necessitating comprehensive assessments and advanced imaging techniques like PET scans [22][29] - The article discusses the development of medications that can alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for Alzheimer's patients, although it cannot cure the disease [33][34] Group 3 - Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients face significant challenges and stress, often going unrecognized for their contributions and sacrifices [40][41] - The establishment of support groups and caregiver networks is crucial for providing emotional support and resources to those caring for Alzheimer's patients [49][50] - The article highlights the importance of community involvement and the expansion of caregiver support initiatives across various regions to enhance the well-being of both patients and caregivers [60][62]