Alzheimer Disease

By, Janelly Perez

What is Alzheimer's Disease

O Alzheimer's Disease O O The most common type of dementia (50 to 80 percent of dementia cases) O Dementia: general term for memory loss which are capable of interfering with daily life Causes problems with O O O Memory Thinking Behavior

What are the Symptoms/Signs?

There are 10 warning signs 1. Memory loss that causes a disruption to your daily life 2. Feeling challenged in planning or solving problems 3. Having difficulty in completing ordinary tasks at home, work, or leisure 4. Feeling confused about time or where you are at 5. Trouble with vision 6. Problems with speaking & joining a conversation 7. Placing things in usual places and not remembering 8. Changes and decrease in judgment 9. Drifting from work and/or social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality

Are There Any Causes?

Scientists have not figured out exactly while Alzheimer's Disease occurs and what causes it. However, it has became clear to them that some causes include; O Genetic O Brain cell death that happens over a course of time O O Tissue continues to have fewer nerve cells and connections Changes in brain because of age O Lifestyle and Environmental factors O O O O O Heart disease Stroke High blood pressure Diabetes Obesity

What Are The Effects?

O O O O Loss of independence Changes in mood, personality, and image O Won’t be your “normal” self Confusion Tasks are harder to accomplish, even the simplest ones

What is the difference between a person with Alzheimer's and a person without it?

O Alzheimer's disease leads to O O O O O Nerve cell death O Tissue loss Brain shrinks O Affecting almost all of its functions Cortex shrinks Severe shrinkage in hippocampus Ventricles grow larger

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Alzheimer's Disease and Declarative Memory

Declarative memory O Conscious recall of information when you need to use it People with this Alzheimer's Disease experience a deep loss in this type of memory They will not be able to recall experiences or facts O O O Recent event Conversation they recently have Something they recently read

Azehimers Disease and Procedural Memory

O O Procedural Memory O Learned skills that you do not have to consciously recall in order to use O Knowing your address O Knowing that you are afraid of snakes O Knowing how to ride a bike Procedural Memory remains strong even in Alzheimer's disease O Task or activity that has been done over and over again can be remembered

Is There a Specific Age Level It Affects More?

O O O O O Alzheimer's is usually known for affecting people of old age It can also affect younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease affects people younger than 65 ~4% 65 and under ~96% 65 and up

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Risk Factors Of Alzheimer's Disease

Age O 65+ O Chances of developing this disease doubles about every 5 years after this age Family History O Risk increases if more than one member in the family has this disease O Genetics O O Risk Genes O O O O Increase the chances of developing this or any other disease E-e4 Those who inherit this gene have a higher risk Tends to make symptoms of Alzheimer's appear at a younger age Deterministic Genes O O Directly cause a disease Guarantees that anyone who has these genes will develop the illness

How Do You Diagnose It?

O By a complete medical assessment O O O O Examining medical history Testing on the mental states Physical exam Neurological exam O Blood tests to rule out our possibilites of illnesses

Is There a Cure?

O O Sadly, there is no found cure to Alzherimers Disease yet However, drug/non-drug treatments can help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms

What Are The Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease?

O O There are 7 stages in Alzheimer's This does not necessarily mean that everyone experiences these stages and symptoms

Stages 1-3

O O O Stage 1; Normal Function O Person does not experience problems with memory O Cannot be detected Stage 2; Very Mild Memory Decline O O Person may feel as if they are having memory gaps Cannot be detected Stage 3; Mild Memory Decline O Other begin to notice the persons memory difficulties O Doctors may be able to detect problems with their memory

Stages 4-5

O O Stage 4; Moderate Memory Decline O Cognitive decline O O O Greater difficulty in performing tasks Forgetting simple things and events Forgetting things about themselves Stage 5; Moderately Severe Memory Decline O O O Person needs help with daily activities O Choosing outfit May O O Not be able to recall their own address/telephone number Feel confused about time and where they are at Yet remember important details about themselves and family

Stages 6-7

O Stage 6; Severe Memory Decline O O O Memory remains getting worse Need extensive help even with daily activities May O O O O O O O O Not be aware of surroundings and recent activities Difficulty with personal history Have trouble remembering names Major changes in sleep patterns Trouble controlling bladder/bowels Personality and behavioral changes Wander Become lost O Stage 7; Extremely Severe Memory Decline O Lose ability to respond to environment O O O O O O O O O Are not able to carry on conversation Are not able to control their movement Need help with most of their daily life O Personal care O Eating O Using the restroom Lose ability to smile Sit without support Hold head up Lose reflexes Muscles grow rigid Impaired swallowing

Media

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