Alzheimer 's disease is a disease that slowly and little by little destroys brain cells. It is neither transmittable nor contagious, but is the single most common cause of dementia. A condition that affects about 10 percent of those aged over 65 and about 20 percent of those aged over 75.…
Alzheimer’s disease has been referred to as the “family disease”. Care for an individual with Alzheimer’s can be very difficult to cope with. It has a greater impact on the family members involved with the individual suffering from this disease, than other chronic diseases. There are support groups that can help family members adjust to this life changing disease. Alzhiemer’s disease also has an effect on businesses. Businesses are effected when they have employees who are also caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease. These cost to the business owners, includes paying out for: absenteeism; productivity losses; worker replacement cost; continuing insurance for workers on leave and temporary worker replacement fees; and Employee Assistance…
Alzheimer's disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors which during the course of the disease a number of chemical and structural changes happen within the brain. Alzheimer's disease develops very slowly several years its is not always detected at first but early signs are difficulty in forming new memories but some people may experience lauauage or spatial difficulties early signs of alzheimer's are normally forgetting faces, names or recent events, putting items in odd places, forgetting where they have put them, or put in odd places, getting confusued about the time of day, when if differant environment getting confused about where they are, getting lost, forget words or what they are about to say, a change to their mood or behavior which is not normally them such as apathy, being irritated or lost of their confidence. Alzheimer's will get worse over time but if differs from person to person. As a person's Alzheimer's gets worse their ability to remember to think, or make decisions worsens, their communication and language become more difficult. Some people become sad or depressed their behaviour may change. Phobias or anxieties are common or experience hallucinations , see things that are not they or people who are not they, Their feel angry or become agitiated. They sleep pattern changes or problems with sleeping or restlessness at night. Become unsteady on thier feet or fall more often. Need more help with the daily living skills eg: making themselves something to eat forget how to use cooker, micowave or personal care eg: dressing, toileting or eating.…
Alzheimer's disease-Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, language deterioration, impaired ability to mentally manipulate visual information, poor judgment, confusion, restlessness, and mood swings.…
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and social/behavioral skills. The direct cause of it is not yet fully understood, but based on studies, the disease seems to be a result of the combination of genetic material, lifestyle, and environmental factors that affect the brain. While Alzheimer’s is most commonly found among people above the age of 65, it is not what would considered a normal part of aging. However, it is the most common risk factor for this disease. As the age of a person reaches 65, the risk of getting this disease doubles every five years.…
Alzheimers - is a physical disease that affects the brain. There are nore than half a million people in the UK with the disease. Alzheimers is progress when a build up of proteins in the brain lead to a loss of connection between the nerve cells. This itself causes the death of these nerve cells and the loss of brain tissue. People with alzheimers also suffer from a shortage of chemicals in their brain. Thesse chemicals are used to transmit signals around the brain. Where there is a shortage the signals are not transmitted effectively. This causes the person to have confusion over places and time and also issues with thinking and memory loss.…
7. According to Peter Rabins, a psychiatrist at John Hopkins University Medical Center in Baltimore, Alzheimer’s is normal aging.…
Alzheimer's Disease is defined as a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. The symptoms are unforgiving and life-altering. They include memory impairment, difficulty speaking, impaired judgment, disorientation, confusion, and behavioral changes. It is impossible to be completely certain about an Alzheimer's diagnosis until a post mortem examination is performed, and the brain tissue is examined.…
Alzheimers Disease Anne Harrison Description ● Alzheimer 's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects the brain 's nerve cells, or neurons, ending up in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. Cause ● Plaques: clumps of a protein that damage and destroy brain cells. ● Tangles: Strands that ruin cell transport made of proteins. Most Affected ● ● ● Age: 65-80 is the usual age Sex: More women are affected than men (Alzheimer.org)…
“ Alzheimer’s disease first described by the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer is a physical disease affecting the brain. During the course of the disease protein plaques and tangles develop in the structure of the brain, leading to the death of brain cells.…
Learning about Alzheimer’s disease and realizing that it is much more that just a loss of memory can benefit the families of those with the disorder as well as society. The purpose of this paper is to look at the disorder, as well as to discuss the history, symptoms, diagnosis and hopes of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.…
"We never think how great a gift is to think" (Gaskins). This is a quote that demonstrates the intensity of Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. I choose this topic to spread awareness about this cruel and deadly disease. I began my interest in Alzheimer's about three years ago, when I began volunteering for the association. My past involvements in the Alzheimer's Association began with a service event called "Walk to End ALZ 2k15." This was a marathon where all profits went to the Alzheimer's Association. Therefore, ever since this event, I've been hooked.…
Have you ever lost your keys or call someone by the wrong name? If so you’re not alone millions of people do similar things every day, but some of people may have a serious medical problem called Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer is a condition with symptoms similar to forgetfulness. To help you determine if you’re just a very forgetful person or have a more serious condition like Alzheimer. I will explain the definition and the symptoms of Alzheimer. If you are an unfortunate individual of this disease there are some things that you can do to ease the progression. I will explore treatment options and ways your family can support you though the long road ahead.…
cause of death in the United States (2016). One-in- nine Americans, over 65, have Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer's is a disease of the brain that causes a loss in memory. This results in dementia, loss of brain functions (thinking, remembering, and reasoning) severe enough to interfere with everyday life. When German physician, Alois Alzheimer, first described the disease in 1907, it was thought to be rare. Today, Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting 10% of people 65 years old, and nearly 50% of those age 85 or older. An estimated four million Americans have Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease usually begins gradually, causing a person to forget recent events and to have difficulty performing familiar tasks. How quickly the disease advances differs from person to person, causing confusion, personality and behavior changes, and impaired judgment. Communication becomes difficult for Alzheimer's patients. They struggle to find words, finish thoughts, or follow directions. Eventually, people with Alzheimer's become unable to care for themselves.…