There are several types of dementia, "Senile dementia of the Alzheimer 's type (SDAT), or Alzheimer 's disease, is the most common cause of irreversible dementia of old age, accounting for two thirds of all dementia conditions" (Moody, Sasser 138). Sam 's father is most likely developing Alzheimer 's disease. Sam mentioned that his father is forget in where he places objects, he is becoming confused or wandering, and is starting to forget names of his close friends. All of the symptoms that Sam 's father is experiencing is consistent with an Alzheimer 's disease diagnosis. "The most common early symptom of Alzheimer 's is difficulty remembering newly learned information because Alzheimer 's changes typically begin in the part of the brain that affects learning" (Alzheimer 's Disease & …show more content…
"Alzheimer 's is a disease caused by deterioration of brain cells" (Moody, Sasser 138). Currently we have no way to help replenish brain cells. The medication available on the market only regulate neurotransmitters, which would temporarily help in maintaining cognitive function or with behavioral problems, but the disease is still there. The best way to manage problematic behavior would be to check your loved one into a professional nursing home. In the later stages of the disease the adult may have problems with dressing, bathing and other every day