Alzheimer's disease occurs as a result of changes in the human brain. Although the causes are unclear as of today the levels of chemical messengers decreasing can bring on the signs of Alzheimer's disease. Over time this can deteriorate the person's way of thinking and lead to all the stages of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a very destructive disease that not only affects the patient but also the family of the patient.

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If you are a caregiver and you have noticed some changes in the mental status of your senior you
may want to make an appointment with their doctor to rule out Alzheimer's disease. It's normal to
experience some degree of forgetfulness at any age but when a person suffers from Alzheimer's
disease it is very noticeable. Understanding Alzheimer's disease and the symptoms that go along
with it will help you seek the right treatment and maybe even decrease the affects.
Alzheimer's disease occurs as a result of changes in the human brain. Although the causes are
unclear as of today the levels of chemical messengers decreasing can bring on the signs of
Alzheimer's disease. Over time this can deteriorate the person's way of thinking and lead to all the
stages of dementia.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
At first the person may suffer minor memory loss such as where they parked in the parking lot, a
phone number, or someone's name. Later on they may experience other symptoms such as being
unaware of what day it is, completely lost wherever they go, cannot remember vital information,
has trouble figuring out the words they wish to speak, cannot perform regular tasks that they have
been performing for years such as dressing themselves, preparing their meals, running their
house as they have always done. Symptoms may be light at first and they may experience all or
just one or two of these symptoms but over time they do get worse and eventually the person is
dependent on care around the clock. Someone who is suffering from symptoms of Alzheimer's
disease may forget the names of those around them that they love. This is very hurtful to those
around them but they must remember that this is not deliberate it is the disease that robs them of
their mind.
Currently there are medications available that can slow down the process of Alzheimer's disease
and how it affects the brain. You will need to talk to your doctor to find out if medication is an
alternative yet. Medication may postpone the person's mental status until it cannot work any
longer.
Helping the person out can make a difference in how fast Alzheimer's progresses in that person.
It's important to face it and deal with it head on so you can enjoy all the time that you have with
them now. At home you can keep things going as routine as possible. Constantly set up reminders
of family and paste their names in the pictures around the frame. Label rooms in the home to
familiarize them as they start to forget. Keep a journal and have your loved one keep a journal as
long as they can. This keeps the brain active and helps to document how they are feeling. It is a
great way to deal with everything. While they are still able to make rational decisions make sure
that everything is taken care of such as their power of attorney, a living will, and someone to help

2. take care of them. Eventually there may come a time when you cannot take care of them and a
nursing home may be your only decision. Make sure that you help them to understand that as well.
Remind them that they are loved and keep repeating the basic life skills everyday. The more
routine you keep things the easier it is for them.
-RANJEET-
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