The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, is sponsoring the AD Genetics Initiative to recruit families with AD to learn more about risk factor genes. Scientists still need to learn a lot more about what causes AD. In addition to genetics and apoE, they are studying education, diet, and environment to learn what role they might play in the development of this disease. Scientists are finding increasing evidence that some of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and low levels of the vitamin folate, may predispose people to AD. Evidence for physical, mental, and social activities as protective factors against AD is also increasing.
AD begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. In this stage, people may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. They may not be able to solve simple math problems. Such difficulties may be a bother, but usually they are not serious enough to cause alarm. However, as the disease goes on, symptoms are more easily noticed and become serious enough to cause people with AD or their family members to seek medical help. For example, people in the middle stages of AD may forget how to do simple tasks, like brushing their teeth or combing their hair. They can no longer think clearly. They begin to have problems speaking, under-standing, reading, or writing. Later on, people with AD may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, patients need total care. .
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AD is a slow disease, starting with mild memory problems and ending with severe brain damage. The course the disease takes and how fast changes occur vary from person to person. On average, AD patients live from 8 to 10 years after they are diagnosed, though the disease can last for as many as 20 years. No treatment can stop AD.
Alzheimer's", written by Michael D. ... Alzheimer's is said to strike over 14 million Americans by 2050. ... He has found the links between lifestyle and Alzheimer's. Genes can predispose people to Alzheimer's disease. ... Page 5 Diet also plays a role in Alzheimer's, especially folic acid. ...
In this essay I will discuss Alzheimer's disease (A.D) and its causes. ... In this paragraph I will discuss what Alzheimer's disease is and its symptoms. ... This is how tau protein is involved in the cause of Alzheimer's disease. ... Observational studies have found that persons who regularly use NSAIDs have decreased incidence of Alzheimer's disease ("NSAIDs protect against Alzheimer's- 2003). ... In conclusion, Alzheimer's is the most common of all the dementias and 22 million people around the world are estimated to suffer from Alzheimer's by 2025 (Georg...
Does anyone know someone with Alzheimer's? ... What is Alzheimer's? ... Who are the people that get Alzheimer's? ... Aricept is a medication that can help slow the effects of Alzheimer's. ... Aricept is a once a day drug for Alzheimer's disease. ...
Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive disease that varies from person to person, robbing its victim of their past and future. ... The first part will display the causes, consequences, and treatments for Alzheimer's. ... Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is one of the most common of the dementia-inducing illnesses. ... The cause of Alzheimer's Disease is not exactly known. ... Why then must we hold that Alzheimer's patients are any different? ...
Alzheimer's Disease is a degenerative disorder of the brain. ... The devastation of Alzheimer's Disease affects millions of families in the United States. ... No one test can determine whether Alzheimer's actually exists, which is also the reason why a physician must administer an exhausting battery of tests before making an Alzheimer's diagnosis. ... Alzheimer's Disease exacts a terrible price, both in human and monetary terms. ... In the case of Alzheimer's, wives and daughters provide the bulk of care. ...
Alzheimer's is a disease which causes changes in the brain. ... It's estimated that 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. ... More than 100,000 die of complications from Alzheimer's annually, making it the fourth leading cause of death in adults. ... It's not clear what specifically causes Alzheimer's, but age and family history are risk factors. ... These medications don't stop Alzheimer's but they can make people feel better. ...
ALZHEIMER"S DISEASE The reason that I chose Alzheimer's diseases as the disease that I will report on is because I felt that it is a very fascinating and common disease within people over the age of 60. ... However after asking family more about Alzheimer's I understood the basics of the disease. ... The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are rather easy to distinguish and classify. ... The cause of Alzheimer's, although not completely proven, is strictly genetics. ... There are not many treatments for Alzheimer's disease. ...
Many questions are asked about this disease such as: What is alzheimers disease? Who gets alzheimers disease? ... What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects the brain. ... (Smith 82) What causes Alzheimer's Disease? ...
Researchers also have discovered several genes associated with Alzheimer's. ... Of the diseases that produce dementia, Alzheimer's is the most common. The disease was named after Alois Alzheimer, a German physician. ... The first sign of Alzheimer's disease may be mild forgetfulness. ... Alzheimer's disease is non-discriminatory. ...
The probability of developing Alzheimer's disease increases with age. ... Alzheimer's affects nearly 25% of people over eighty. ... Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. ... One, in 10 over age 65, and more than 25% over 80 have Alzheimer's. ... Alzheimer's kills about 100,000 people annually. ...
