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. I believed that if I now a great deal about this disease, I would understand more about why so many people have become devastated by Alzheimer's.
A good friend of my mothers also has the disease but sadly she has died. However after asking family more about Alzheimer's I understood the basics of the disease. At first her family didn't say much but after a while they told me what she went through she couldn't be left alone at home, she could be left alone in the back yard she pretty much couldn't do anything without her husband. She began seeing wearied shapes, dreaming about a fantasy world and repeating stories over and over again. Her memory gradually thinning and began to lose control of her physical functions. It became so bad that she couldn't even feed herself or communicate with others. After 5 to 6 years of excruciating pain and suffering she died.
The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are rather easy to distinguish and classify. Patients of the disease lose much of the information that they have just been taut and have little or no recollection of the past. They begin to repeat themselves and constantly misplace objects. They become confused on simple tasks like touching their noise with a finger. If a person has Alzheimer's and is in a big building, house or shopping center they would get very agitated and get lost. Psychologically patients begin to become depressed most of the time and be anxious or confused. In some cases become so restless they can barely sleep for longer that 2 hours at a time.
The cause of Alzheimer's, although not completely proven, is strictly genetics. It is passed down from generation to generation and that is one reason why it is so common among older people. 4% of people between 65 and 74 are effected, 10% of those between 75 and 84 years old and 20% of those between 85 + years old.
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. ...
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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. ...
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? ...
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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. ...
