Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Alzheimer's disease / Dementia

According to the National Institute of Health, “Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest of tasks.” It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Cognitive decline has become a significant concern in the Western World. Over 50% of individuals aged 60 and over express concerns about declining cognitive abilities. Currently, no treatment for Alzheimer’s exist. Until recently, medications and management strategies were the only options and they merely temporarily relieve symptoms. Recent research shows promising hope for other options. In 2019 the first PET scan documented improvement in brain metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease.

Conclusion - “A 2020 study demonstrated that by delivering high levels of oxygen along with pressure can significantly enhance the cognitive performance of healthy older adults. The main areas of improvement were attention, information processing speed, and executive function, in addtiion to the global function, all of which typically decline with age. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the cognitive changes and improved cerebral blood flow in specific brain locations.”

To Read further research - New hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol can improve cognitive function of older adults

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