US, Alzheimer’s affects 5.3 million Americans, like president Ronald Regan . Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common of dementia and rises steeply with age . AD is a progressive mental deterioration of the brain where the disease attacks the brain’s nerve cells, which results in progressive thinking, judgment, and memory loss . These symptoms last for decades. Eventually, individuals with this disease will be unable to remember facts, family members or events . Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s will
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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) With the rapid aging of the population, a dreaded disease is said to be on a rapid increase in the coming years – Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior (Scott, 2013). This disease evolves over time and disrupts and also interfere with daily activities. It is important to know, however, that Alzheimer’s disease, though affects the elderly, but it is not a ‘normal’ part of aging. As at today, Alzheimer’s
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There happens to be several ways a person can slowly start to decline in health and overall cognitive functioning. One way includes the degenerative disorder known more commonly as the Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD was first discovered by Alois Alzheimer, German neuropathologist, back in 1906 when he was performing an autopsy in the brain of a 56 year old patient (Chiappelli et al., 2006). Since that time, researchers have been trying to come up with new techniques and new information of how the disease
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Abstract Alzheimer's disease involves cognitive disorders and problems with abstract reasoning in older people mostly. Alzheimer's disease has many behavioural and emotional characteristics which affects the victims of Alzheimer, as well as their families and those who care for them. The exact cause of Alzheimer is still not clear to us, not even after all these years of research. Till now, all we know is that a small proportion of Alzheimer’s disease is inherited, many scientist believe that
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affected. One of the many diseases that are detrimental to a person is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD for short), which relates to the nervous system. This disease is permanent and progressive and the most common type of dementia as it accounts for more than 60% in elderly people. This disease is also terminal and it is said to end a person’s life within the five to ten years after being diagnosed with it. Anyone who lives with Alzheimer’s disease is forced to have someone look after them as they are unable
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Report 3 December 2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s is a very common disease in older men and women usually beginning around the age of 65. This common disease is a disease that causes the brain to slowly decline and eventually results in memory loss (Signs and Symptoms). There are 44 million individuals around the world that this specific disease affects (Study Paves Way…). There are many causes and symptoms that can lead an individual to being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. However, there
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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 tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. Alzheimer’s disease is complex, and it is unlikely that any one drug or other intervention can successfully treat it. Current approaches focus on helping people maintain mental function, manage behavioral symptoms, and slow or delay the symptoms of disease
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Shelly Leffingwell Intro to Pysch 1050 Winter 2014 January 25, 15 Alzheimer’s: Could it be type 3 diabetes? I choose this article because I am interested in Alzheimer’s research. I want to know the physical impact of the disease on the body and how it is changing the mind of the person. This disease is on the rise as baby boomers come of age; if there is a way to prevent or minimize the aliments of the disease I want to know how to best treat people as they are progressing through the
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Working in an Alzheimer’s and dementia facility my ability to serve these individuals is the greatest reward. To recognize the person behind the disease and treat them with respect and dignity through this difficult time is personally fulfilling. Every day I recognize that this disease that grips their minds does not put any limitations on their hearts and their capacity to love, laugh and show kindness. The disease is not their identity and I am blessed to learn their histories, help them enjoy
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Genetics of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) is a frightening and expensive disease. Studies show that in 2010 over $215 billion dollars were spent on dementia care, and the condition is among one of the highest diseases that people currently fear getting, second only to cancer (PBS). Scientists are actively searching for clues to determine cause of this disease. Due to the fact that the genetics and risk factors of late-onset are not fully understood, scientists
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