Alzheimer's Nun Study Summary

It occasionally happens to everyone.  You can’t find your glasses.  The grocery list is on the refrigerator, and you’re at the store.  You forget the new neighbour’s first name.

Alzheimer's. The purpose of my paper is to gain a clearer comprehension of this horrible,

Throughout history there have been reports of decreased memory and mental deterioration that accompanied old age. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer who described the symptoms in a woman in Germany in the 1907 but it was not until the 1970’s that AD was considered to be a major disorder and AD continues to be a major health concern worldwide (Reger, 2002).

In chapter 15 I found the part on Alzheimer’s disease very informative and interesting. Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that I find great interest in. My paternal grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease when he was just over the age of 60. He proceeded to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s induced dementia, and then he later passed away from the disease. My maternal grandfather suffered from a severe stroke about 4 years ago, and is now suffering from stroke induced dementia. Seeing anyone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia of some sort is very sad. I work in an assisted living facility and we have a specialized facility of people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Working with these people on a daily basis

In this Chapter, we discussed the six pillars of Alzheimer’s prevention. Throughout the week, the great leader has built these “pillars” to help us understand and comprehend the greatness of preventing Alzheimer’s in the distant future.

Aging with Grace by David Snowdon does a fantastic job at addressing different issues that older adults face when it comes to cognitive function. However, Snowdon does not limit this book to just that. He conducted a research project where he interacted with the older generation of nuns. Originally, he treated them as just test subjects in his study of Alzheimer’s disease. As his research progressed, he soon realized that he could not just treat the nuns like lab rats. One of the younger nuns approached him and said

Dementia refers to the loss of brain function and Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. It normally attacks old people, but research shows that even the young and energetic can suffer from dementia. Though not totally clear, it is said to be caused by the genes and the environment. Alice Howland is a highly esteemed professor at Harvard University living comfortably with John Howland her husband and three children. The first signs of dementia start showing up when she can’t find her cell phone and she thinks this is normal as her husband normally misplaced his keys, then she becomes disoriented in her home town, and is baffled when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages. We feel for Alice because how she

I had done some searching for a topic and found one on CNN news. I chose the topic: Dementia. The definition of dementia is; a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. It is not a specific disease because it varies a wide range of symptoms that deals with daily thinking or ability to do things with daily living. Alzheimer's is a part of dementia and accounts for 60 - 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia is the second leading cause of dementia which occurs after a stroke. There are many other conditions of dementia which can be reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies. People with dementia have a

Forgetting loved ones, favorite foods, and even how to put on clothes in the morning. All are signs of people who go through some sort of dementia. These people will never fully regain the memory that once use to be so cherished and held onto. Dementia can happen fast and even without warning. One week a person could be mowing the lawn and having normal conversations, then have a stroke and forget his grandson’s name. Stroke and dementia result in both long and short term disability and worldwide both are major health and social care issues (Greenwood 2016). Dementia has a huge impact on people’s lives and even can cause people to do harm to one another. Not knowing is the scariest thing a human can feel.

In general terms, Alzheimer is a word that is used to discuss the condition where an individual undergoes the decline in their mental ability to an extent where they start forgetting about things. In a layman’s language, it involves times and occasions when the patient loses their memory and also face the difficulty to carry the basic steps during the daily routines, like carrying out solving or thinking about general concerns in life. In all conditions and types of the issue dementia, Alzheimer’s in dementia is known as the most common condition that leads to memory loss (Dennis, 2005).

What is Alzheimer’s? It is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain. According to Alzheimer's association Plaques are “microscopic clumps of a protein fragment called beta-amyloid” (Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia.) The tangles are another protein called tau that is twisted. When the proteins are twisted they are not able to receive proper nutrients. The cells start to decline and not work as well, and they eventually die. The tissue that the cells make up deteriorate and the person begins to lose memory and some brain activity. This is a fatal disease and no cure has been found yet.

Alzheimer’s is a disease with many stages. It is a terrible, slow-progressing disease and few people know how it progresses, how it affects the family members, and the medical research being done to find a cure. It is very difficult to watch a loved one suffer with Alzheimer’s, however finding a cure could be in the near future.

I chose Alzheimer's disease for my disorder, commonly known as senile dementia. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia which is a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities enough to disrupt every day life. Alzheimer's causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse with time. I think I would choose to prescribe Aricept (donepezil) for treatment because it can be used at any stage of Alzheimer's. The common side effects are appetite loss, muscle cramps, drowsiness and nausea. Aricept is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to donepezil hydrochloride or to piperidine derivatives. If about to take Aricept somebody should notify their doctor if they have

Abstract—Alzheimer’s disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. As medicine continues to advance, people are starting to live longer. As a result, there are increasing numbers of elderly people that need caregivers. Also, Alzheimer’s disease is showing up in people at younger ages now, meaning that there are more middle-aged adults who need caregivers. Caregivers are a significant part of an Alzheimer’s patient’s life, however oftentimes they are overlooked when discussing the disease. The caregivers need support if the time comes that they decide end-of-life care is needed and while taking care of the patient. There has been plenty of research on the decision-making of end-of-life care, however, there hasn’t been much

Neurodegenerative disorders are conditions or diseases that affect neurons in the brain. There are no cures for neurodegenerative disorders, causing patients to suffer from symptoms that negatively affecting both their physical and cognitive abilities.