1. Alzheimer Disease
By, Janelly Perez

2. What is Alzheimer's Disease
The most common type of dementia (50 to 80 percent of dementia cases)
Dementia: general term for memory loss which are capable of interfering with daily life
Causes problems with
Memory
Thinking
Behavior

3. What are the Symptoms/Signs?
There are 10 warning signs
1. Memory loss that causes a disruption to your daily life
2. Feeling challenged in planning or solving problems
3. Having difficulty in completing ordinary tasks at home, work, or leisure
4. Feeling confused about time or where you are at
5. Trouble with vision
6. Problems with speaking & joining a conversation 7. Placing things in usual places and not remembering 8. Changes and decrease in judgment 9. Drifting from work and/or social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality

4. Are There Any Causes?
Scientists have not figured out exactly while Alzheimer's Disease occurs and what causes it. However, it has became clear to them that some causes include;
Genetic
Brain cell death that happens over a course of time
Tissue continues to have fewer nerve cells and connections
Changes in brain because of age
Lifestyle and Environmental factors
Heart disease
Stroke
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Obesity

5. What Are The Effects? Loss of independence
Changes in mood, personality, and image
Won’t be your “normal” self
Confusion
Tasks are harder to accomplish, even the simplest ones

6. What is the difference between a person with Alzheimer's and a person without it?
Alzheimer's disease leads to
Nerve cell death
Tissue loss
Brain shrinks
Affecting almost all of its functions
Cortex shrinks
Severe shrinkage in hippocampus
Ventricles grow larger

8. Alzheimer's Disease and Declarative Memory
Conscious recall of information when you need to use it
People with this Alzheimer's Disease experience a deep loss in this type of memory
They will not be able to recall experiences or facts
Recent event
Conversation they recently have
Something they recently read

9. Azehimers Disease and Procedural Memory
Learned skills that you do not have to consciously recall in order to use
Knowing your address
Knowing that you are afraid of snakes
Knowing how to ride a bike
Procedural Memory remains strong even in Alzheimer's disease
Task or activity that has been done over and over again can be remembered

10. Is There a Specific Age Level It Affects More?
Alzheimer's is usually known for affecting people of old age
It can also affect younger-onset
Alzheimer’s disease affects people younger than 65
~4% 65 and under
~96% 65 and up

11. Risk Factors Of Alzheimer's Disease
Age
65+
Chances of developing this disease doubles about every 5 years after this age
Family History
Risk increases if more than one member in the family has this disease
Genetics
Risk Genes
Increase the chances of developing this or any other disease
E-e4
Those who inherit this gene have a higher risk
Tends to make symptoms of Alzheimer's appear at a younger age
Deterministic Genes
Directly cause a disease
Guarantees that anyone who has these genes will develop the illness

12. How Do You Diagnose It? By a complete medical assessment
Examining medical history
Testing on the mental states
Physical exam
Neurological exam
Blood tests to rule out our possibilites of illnesses

13. Is There a Cure?
Sadly, there is no found cure to Alzherimers Disease yet
However, drug/non-drug treatments can help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms

14. What Are The Stages Of Alzheimer's Disease?
There are 7 stages in Alzheimer's
This does not necessarily mean that everyone experiences these stages and symptoms

15. Stages 1-3 Stage 1; Normal Function
Person does not experience problems with memory
Cannot be detected
Stage 2; Very Mild Memory Decline
Person may feel as if they are having memory gaps
Stage 3; Mild Memory Decline
Other begin to notice the persons memory difficulties
Doctors may be able to detect problems with their memory

16. Stages 4-5 Stage 4; Moderate Memory Decline
Cognitive decline
Greater difficulty in performing tasks
Forgetting simple things and events
Forgetting things about themselves
Stage 5; Moderately Severe Memory Decline
Person needs help with daily activities
Choosing outfit
May
Not be able to recall their own address/telephone number
Feel confused about time and where they are at
Yet remember important details about themselves and family

17. Stages 6-7 Stage 6; Severe Memory Decline
Memory remains getting worse
Need extensive help even with daily activities
May
Not be aware of surroundings and recent activities
Difficulty with personal history
Have trouble remembering names
Major changes in sleep patterns
Trouble controlling bladder/bowels
Personality and behavioral changes
Wander
Become lost
Stage 7; Extremely Severe Memory Decline
Lose ability to respond to environment
Are not able to carry on conversation
Are not able to control their movement
Need help with most of their daily life
Personal care
Eating
Using the restroom
Lose ability to smile
Sit without support
Hold head up
Lose reflexes
Muscles grow rigid
Impaired swallowing

18. Media http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sLTglkfduw

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