ALZHEIMER’s Disease By: Marianne Gomez

Alzheimer is a disease Alzheimer disease is inherited Its an Autosomal pattern People with Alzheimer’s inherit the altered gene from one affected parent Alzheimers

Alzheimers Alzheimer's is more serious then people think It effects the loved ones closest to them

Alzheimer’s Is A Deadly Disease Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States’ and’ despite research efforts, its also among the top 10 diseases in the nation that cannot be prevented, reversed, or cured Most patients live for more than five years and some for 10-15 years from diagnosis if they are otherwise healthy In the end stages Alzheimer’s impacts balance, walking, and swallowing.

Options FOR PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS Occupational therapist: Improves daily living and work skills of patients Geriatrician: Focuses on the health care of elderly people Neurologist: Treats nervous system disorders Psychiatrist: Treats mental disorders primarily with medications Primary care provider (PCP): Prevents, diagnoses, and treats diseases

Symptoms Cognitive: Confusion, delusion, difficulty thinking and understanding, disorientation, making things up Behavioral: Aggression, agitation, personality changes, getting lost Mood: Anger, apathy, loneliness, mood swings Psychological: Depression, hallucination, or paranoia B

Resources Morris, C. G., & Maisto, A. A. (2008). Understanding psychology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. http://curealz.org/alzheimers-disease/signs-and- symptoms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKOdEMhO9oM

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Prescritions Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine (Razadyne), Memantine (Namenda), Rivastigmine through the skin or by mouth (Exelon)