A Research Study On Alzheimer 's Disease Research Studies

Central Idea: Alzheimer's disease affects millions of Americans each year thus it is important to become familiar with the risk factors, symptoms and treatment options available for those living with the disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is a common problem in today’s society and within the older population this disease makes up the largest form of dementia. Although it is a problem in mainly older people, this disease can still occur in the younger population also. People in their 30s-50s can be diagnosed with this disease, even though it is not as common as people in their 60s-90s. The number of people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. is close to five million and is expected to double within the next 30 years. With our modern medicine and advancements one would think a cure would be available, however, getting to the cause of the disease is a major factor. The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is one that is very debatable and questionable and most likely is a result of multiple factors rather than one. The main issue with finding the cause is because this disease affects the brain and can

The disease called Alzheimer’s is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States (Weiner, 1987). It is estimated that the elderly population will double between now and 2030. During this period, the number of elderly will grow by an average of 2.8% annually (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001). By 2050, the number of people with Alzheimer’s is estimated to range from 11.3 million to 16 million (Alzheimer’s Association, 2005). These startling numbers should prompt an examination into one of the leading causes of death among this group of people. Understanding what Alzheimer’s is and the known causes of the disease are a good starting point. For those who have aging family members, knowing the risk factors and warning

“Scientists think that as many as 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease” (Soliz, 2006, pg. 13).

The advisory committee is responsible to provide feedback on each of the programs components such as the brain bank, memory disorder clinics, respite care and model day care. The committee should oversee the training, research and coordination among all the components. The committee also enlists the services from a broad range of representatives that includes health care professionals, providers, individuals associated with the Alzheimer’s Association and other care givers to assist and seek direction in the fight against this disease.

When it comes to cultural issues pertaining to this issue, Alzheimer's disease and dementia affect all racial and ethnic peoples. Communities of color and other historically underserved groups often encounter problems when accessing services or information about Alzheimer's disease. Because of this, the local chapter is working to increase awareness of the disease and understanding about the obstacles to service for rural communities, ethnic groups, and communities of color. This though should not be a reason people do not step out on their own and seek help

A major devastating and debilitating disease, Alzheimer 's is a public health issue that affects not only the United States but also countries all around the world. In 2010, there were 35.6 million people living with Alzheimer’s. Researchers and medical personnel expect this number to triple by the year 2050. The disease is costing America an exorbitant amount of money and has become a burden on families, caregivers, medical personnel, the healthcare system, and the nation’s economy. If attention is not focused on this major problem, “nursing homes will be overloaded, caregivers will be burned out, healthcare system will be overwhelmed, and federal and state budgets will be overtaxed” (Alzheimer’s Association, 2011).

According to studies, more than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and that number is

It is said that Alzheimer have a higher risk among African Americans than white Americans (Fortune 93). This disease is prevalent up to 14% or even 100% among aging African Americans due to higher risk factors. It is believe that the lack of education of this degenerative disease cause the most damage as minorities

African Americans are twice as likely, and Hispanics are 1.5 more times likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease (2017 Alzheimer's Disease, n.d., p. 19). When examining the statistics of southern states such as Arkansas, one can see that these states, where there is a sizable minority population have higher death rates from Alzheimer’s (See Table 2). For example, Arkansas’ death rate is 27.9; however, the average mortality rate for the United States is 23.8 which is a sizable difference. Fewer minorities have health insurance, and the healthcare they receive is often of poorer quality, so they may be misdiagnosed or not receive the optimal treatment which impacts their health outcome.

Bias can occur in the planning, data collection, analysis, and publication phases of research. Understanding research bias allows readers to critically and independently review the scientific literature and avoid treatments which are suboptimal or potentially harmful. A thorough understanding of bias and how it affects study results is essential for the practice of evidence-based medicine. Contextually, the bias in the research practices to understand Alzheimer’s and moreover the deviating conclusions garnered due to the variances in research practices allude to a greater issue present. Specifically, the idea of race as a scientific category is a blatantly erroneous conclusion that has arisen due to the biased practices in research that continues to be perpetuated in not just the research for Alzheimer’s but in the scientific field. For the idea of genetics and genomics to perpetuate the resurfacing of race is a testament of how the subjectivity of research augments subjective conclusions that correlate with the erroneous conduction of research in

In an effort to lessen the impact this has on the results of the study, the estimates from East Boston were applied to a high, middle, and low series interval of the population. The high, middle, and low series intervals are given to buffer the results of the study. The population may not grow at the rate at it is expected to so the high interval is given in case the population grows at a rate higher than expected, and the low interval in case the population grows at a slower rate than expected. This gives a broader set of results that may be more accurate. Though the results of this study are not exact, the trend that they show is correct and useful. With the baby boomer generation steadily reaching post-retirement age, more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and the issue of their care becomes a concern to them and their families. This raises many questions: What is Alzheimer's disease? Is it different from senility or amnesia? What causes it? Does a person with Alzheimer's disease need special care? Can that care be provided for in the home, by family members? Is this a practical way to care for the patient2?

The topic I am writing about is memory loss or more specifically: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Modern medicine has improved significantly in the last decade and the average human lifespan has been extended. However, since humans are living longer, there is also an increased susceptibility for chronic diseases as opposed to infectious diseases. A chronic disease that is slowly on the rise is Alzheimer’s, as it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This topic is important to me because I’ve had numerous encounters with patients with dementia and have seen the impact it has on many families and friends. Additionally, the brain is arguably

Psychology is an applied as well as an academic field that studies both the human mind and behavior. The research in psychology attempts to explain and understand behavior, emotion and thought. The subject of psychology was created when Wilhelm Wundt opened up the very first psychology lab in Leipzig, Germany. Wilhelm Wundt believed that individuals who are appropriately trained would most likely be able to recognize the mental processes that are accompanied with feelings, thoughts and sensations (Wagner , 2009).

Alzheimer is a disease that affects the elderly most. The disease was discovered by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in the year 1906 when he was examining a female’s brain. He found out that the woman displayed memory loss, language problems and some inexplicable changes in behavior. The disease was named after the doctor who was a German psychiatrist and a neuropathologist. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to memory loss, personality changes, and language problems (Gilbert & Julie 2). The disease is mostly diagnosed in people over the age of 65 years, though there is a small minority of people under the age of 50 who get the disease. Studies show that 1% of a whole population aged between the ages 65-75 have severe