In this essay I will discuss Alzheimer's disease (A. Alzheimer's is the most common dementia or a neurological disorder in which parts of the brain stop working (Seppa 2003). Four million people in US currently suffer from A.D, and it is estimated that 22 million people around the world will be suffering from this type of dementia by 2025 (George-Hyslop 2000). Also, one in ten persons over 65 and nearly half of those over 85 have A.D. (George-Hyslop 2000). To start my essay I will first talk about what Alzheimer's disease is and its symptoms. Then I will discuss in detail the two main causes of Alzheimer's: amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Finally, I will finish my essay by discussing the possible treatments for A.D. .
In this paragraph I will discuss what Alzheimer's disease is and its symptoms. Alzheimer's is the most common dementia or deterioration of intellectual faculties, in which parts of the brain stop working, causing disruptions in memory, judgement, reasoning, and emotional stability (George-Hyslop 2000). Although Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging process, the risk of developing the disease increases as people grow older (Seppa 2003). Alzheimer's arises because the normal processing of certain proteins goes terribly wrong, littering brain cells and the space between them with pieces of toxic protein (George-Hyslop 2000). In the early stages of the disease, patients have relatively mild problems learning new information (Travis 2000). And as the disease progresses, people may have difficulty remembering what month or year it is (Travis 2000). Eventually, Alzheimer's patients become completely incapacitated and unable to take care of their most basic life functions, such as eating and using the bathroom (Travis 2000). The other early symptoms of A.D. include forgetfulness, loss of concentration, unexplained weight loss, mild difficulties walking, changes in sexuality, and psychiatric problems including depression and apathy (Roberts 1999).
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. ...
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. ...
