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the nerve cells in her brain. Inside
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fiber, or neurofibrillary tangles.
Since Dr. Alois Alzheimer's was the
first person who discovered the
disease, AD was named after him.
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This document provides information about Alzheimer's disease, including:
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- While there is no
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3) The global prevalence of Alzheimer's is projected to nearly double every 20 years, increasing the economic burden. Early diagnosis and intervention are important to close the treatment gap.
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This document provides an overview of Alzheimer's disease, including its causes, symptoms, stages of progression, treatments, nursing considerations, and prevention strategies. Key points include:
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- Symptoms start mildly with forgetfulness but progress to include confusion, mood/behavior changes, and impairment of daily living.
- Treatments aim to slow progression using medications and managing symptoms, while nursing focuses on comfort, quality of life, and education.
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The document provides information about Alzheimer's disease. It discusses:
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- What Alzheimer's disease is, its causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, stages of progression, diagnosis, and current treatment approaches.
- Key points include that it is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills, and that while there is no cure, treatments can temporarily slow the worsening of dementia symptoms.
The summary captures the key topics and goals covered in the document in a concise manner.
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. It was first described by Alois Alzheimer in 1906 from examining brain tissue of a deceased patient. The main characteristics are plaques and tangles within the brain tissue that are linked to loss of connections between neurons. Risk factors include age, family history, and genetic factors. Symptoms include memory loss, problems with language, and mood changes. There is no cure currently, but medications and caregiving can temporarily improve symptoms.
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The document provides information on common reasons for care including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular accidents (strokes), traumatic brain injuries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, and falls among older adults. It describes the symptoms, progression, and care needs for each condition. Caregiver opportunities include companion care, homemaking, personal care, skilled nursing, and various therapies depending on the specific needs of the individual.
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Alzheimer
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die. It is the most common cause of dementia, which is a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral, and social skills that disrupts independent functioning. The disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who first identified characteristic brain changes of abnormal clumps and tangled bundles of fibers in a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness. Alzheimer's progresses through mild, moderate, and severe stages, and causes memory loss, mood changes, difficulty communicating, and other cognitive declines. While the exact causes are unknown, age and genetics are major risk factors. Current treatments cannot cure the disease but aim to slow symptoms and maintain quality
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Dementia is a condition where you experience a decline in your mental abilities, impacting your daily life. It can lead to difficulties with memory, thinking, and planning. The progression of dementia varies from person to person, with some individuals remaining stable for years, while others may experience a rapid decline. The important point is prevention for dementia and what one can do to manage it. Prevention for dementia can be easily acquired if we do some activities that will be mentioned in this article.
Dementia
This document provides an overview of dementia, including:
- Dementia is a general term for cognitive decline caused by various underlying diseases and disorders. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause.
- Worldwide prevalence is around 50 million people currently living with dementia. This number is projected to reach 152 million by 2050 due to increased life expectancy.
- Risk factors for dementia include age, family history, head trauma, depression, and certain genetic disorders.
- Symptoms include memory loss, impaired thinking, orientation issues, personality changes, and difficulties with language.
- Dementia is classified based on its underlying cause such as Alzheimer's, vascular, or Lewy body dementia.
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- 3. ● Alzheimer's disease is a neurological brain disorder, that impairs mental functioning. ● Alzheimer's is a progressive and irreversible. ● It is a slowly progressive disease of the brain that is characterized by impairment of memory and eventually by disturbances in reasoning, planning, language and perception.
- 4. ● First case of Alzheimer's disease was in 1906. ● Dr. Alois Alzheimer diagnosed his patient with disease.
- 5. ● Alzheimer's is more prevalent in women. ● Age prevalence doubles with every decade after age of 60. ● Prevalence : ● 60 – 5% ● 70 – 10% ● 85- 20 to 50%
- 6. ● Head trauma ● High cholesterol ● Lack of mental stimulation
- 8. ● Memory loss ● Language problems ● Mood swings ● Personality changes ● Diminished judgment
- 9. ● Behavior personally changes ● Unable to learn/recall new info. ● Long term memory affected ● Wandering, agitation, aggression, confusion ● Requires assistance
- 10. ● Unable to perform daily tasks ● Major disturbances ● Bedridden ● Long term care needed
- 12. ● Slow break down of acetylcholine ● Anticoidants target free radicals that may damage neurons
- 14. ● Target both patient and care giver to: ● Increase patient independence ● Eliminate wandering and aggression ● Provide social support for caregivers
- 15. ● Caregivers of Alzheimer patient ● Family members ● Speech language therapist ● Experts in old age psychiatry and clinical psychology ● Nurses
- 16. ● Responsibility increases over time ● Often times, family members must sacrifice their jobs and time to take care of their loved ones. ● Counseling for those who are caregivers is strongly recommended.
- 17. ● Show them old pictures, play old music they like and home videos. ● Do crafts and hobbies ● Outdoor activities like short walk ● Remind them of seasonal activities
- 19. ● 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease ● Death from Alzheimer's rose to 46.1% from 2006-2012. ● 4,54,000 people died in 2010 due to Alzheimer ● The federal government will spend approximately $309 millions for Alzheimer's research.