Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. The main symptoms are memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving and language. There is no cure for Alzheimer's but medications and lifestyle changes can temporarily slow the progression of symptoms and improve quality of life. The document discusses the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's disease as well as potential treatments and lifestyle strategies that may help manage symptoms.

2.  Alzheimer’s disease
 Cystic Fibrosis
 Hyaline Membrane Disease
 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

3.  Brain membrane Phospholipid
alterations.
-These alterations comprise the
cell membrane, therefore disrupting
the function of the brain cells.

6.  AD is the most common form of dementia,
a general term for memory loss. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.

7.  AD is the most common form of dementia,
a general term for memory loss. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.
 AD is not a normal part of aging.

8.  AD is the most common form of dementia,
a general term for memory loss. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.
 AD is not a normal part of aging.
 Gradually gets worse over time

9.  Early onset AD
- Symptoms appear before age 60
- Tends to get worse quickly

10.  Early onset AD
- Symptoms appear before age 60
- Tends to get worse quickly
 Late onset AD
- It occurs in people age 60 and older
- It may run in some families

11.  Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought,
but used to come easily.

12.  Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought,
but used to come easily.
 Getting lost on familiar routes

13.  Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought,
but used to come easily.
 Getting lost on familiar routes
 Language problems

14.  Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought,
but used to come easily.
 Getting lost on familiar routes
 Language problems
 Personality changes and loss of social skills

15.  Difficulty performing tasks that take some thought,
but used to come easily.
 Getting lost on familiar routes
 Language problems
 Personality changes and loss of social skills
 Change in sleep patterns

16.  Delusions, depression, agitation
 Poor judgment and loss of ability to recognize
danger
People with SEVERE AD can no longer…
 Understand language
 Recognize family members
 Perform basic activities of daily living

19.  There is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease

20.  There is no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
 But drug and non-drug treatments may
help with both cognitive and behavioral
symptoms.

21.  Get regular physical activity

22.  Get regular physical activity
 Eat omega-3s

23.  Get regular physical activity
 Eat omega-3s
 Take supplements and vitamins

24.  Get regular physical activity
 Eat omega-3s
 Take supplements and vitamins
 Stay mentally active

25. Although current Alzheimer's treatments
cannot stop Alzheimer's from progressing,
they can temporarily slow the worsening of
dementia symptoms and improve quality of
life for those with Alzheimer's and their
caregivers