This is a power point about Alzheimer's. In this power point is basically just information to let you know whether or not you should be concerned, on whether you are going to have Alzheimer's or not. Hope you enjoy our nice power point. P.S. the famous people in this power point is Ronald Reagan and Pat Sumitt.

1. Alzheimer’s
By:
David Timm
Kyle Sanford

2. What is Alzheimer’s
 Alzheimer's is a disease that attacks the
brain. It is the most common form of
dementia.
 Brain Tour
 http://www.alz.org/braintour/3_main_parts.asp

3. Signs of Alzheimer's:
 Memory loss that disrupts daily life
 Challenges in planning or solving problems
 Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
 Confusion with time or place
 Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
 New problems with words in speaking or writing
 Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
 Withdrawal from work or social activities.
 Changes in mood and personality

4. Symptoms
 Language problems, such as trouble finding the name of
familiar objects
 Misplacing items
 Getting lost on familiar routes
 Personality changes and loss of social skills
 Losing interest in things previously enjoyed, flat mood
 Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought, but
used to come easily, such as balancing a checkbook,
playing complex games (such as bridge), and learning
new information or routines

5. Treatment
 There is no cure the goals in treating it are:
 Slow the progression
 Manage behavior problems, confusion, sleep
problems, and agitation
 Modify the home environment
 Support family members and other caregivers

6. More likely to get Alzheimer's if…
 Are older. However, developing AD is not
a part of normal aging.
 Have a close blood relative, such as a
brother, sister, or parent with AD.
 Have certain genes linked to AD,

7. The following may also increase
your risk
 Being female
 Having high blood pressure for a long time
 History of head trauma

8. How they diagnose Alzheimer’s
 Complete physical exam, including
neurological exam
 Asking questions about your medical
history and symptoms
 A mental status examination

9. Tests may be done to rule out other possible
causes of Alzheimer's, including:
 Anemia
 Brain tumor
 Chronic infection
 Severe depression
 Stroke
 Thyroid disease
 Vitamin deficiency