Cure For Dementia

More than 30 million people are affected worldwide, Alzheimer's is the number one cause of dementia. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that destroys memory and essential mental functions. The brain cells and the actual cells deteriorate and die; the main symptoms are confusion and loss of mind. Dementia follows Alzheimer's; you can’t have one without the other. Dementia, on the other hand, it is not its own disease, it is a group of thinking and social symptoms that hinder everyday tasks. Over 100 years ago a German physician by the name Alois Alzheimer’s

When it comes to Alzheimer’s, I know firsthand how it affects individuals and their families. My great grandfather had Alzheimer’s for many years before his passing late last year, at age 92. Alzheimer’s is a disease that many individuals suffer with each year, but yet with all the advancements in modern medicine we still have no cure for it. There are different ways to conquer this disease, understanding the causes, knowing effects, and researching possible treatments.

Dementia is an extremely common disease among the elderly, with 4 million Americans currently suffering from the Alzheimer’s type alone. Figures show that 3% of people between the ages of 65-74 suffer from the disease, rapidly increasing to 19% for the 75-84 age bracket, and as high as 47% for the over 85s. Therefore, it is easy to see why Dementia is such a large part of many people’s lives, whether they are suffering from the condition themselves, or have an elderly relative who requires full time care just to undertake simple day to day tasks. The disease can be extremely traumatic for the patient and their families, as the person, who may have been extremely lively and bright throughout their

Alzheimer’s has caught my attention because it affects many people and their families, including my pap who has the disease. Alzheimer’s is a “type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior” (Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia). I would like to know more about the disease as it would help to find ways to cope with the effects it has on my family. A few years ago, when I started noticing signs of Alzheimer’s in my pap, I didn’t realize his loss of memory would affect me and my family members as much as it does. Sometimes it’s hard for family members to slowly watch their loved ones slip away into oblivion. In my research, I hope that I find ways to help families get through the process as painless as possible.

Dementia is a neurodegenerative, progressively deteriorating and terminal clinical syndrome characterized by a loss or decline in memory and other cognitive abilities. Most recent scientific thinking is that dementia may be caused by various diseases and conditions affecting over 5 million Americans and 27.7 million worldwide. It is projected that the number of Americans with dementia will exceed 7.7 million by the year 2030 and from 11 to 16 million by the year 2050. There is presently not a cure for dementia.

I had just finished a week long mission trip building homes for the elderly and poor, and was on my way to the United States Open at Oakmont to watch my favorite sport, golf. As we neared Pittsburgh, my father and I had a serious conversation about my grandparents, and he shared with me that my grandfather had been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. This news struck me like a wrecking ball. The first thing I thought of was Pat Summitt, the legendary University of Tennessee basketball coach and her tragic death from the disease. As I said, my grandfather is one of the greatest people I know, and has left a lasting impact on me. He embodies all of the qualities I strive to exhibit as a young man. Whether it be his gentle kindness, loving demeanor, or his respect for everyone he comes in contact with, my grandfather is my biggest supporter, and I know he always will be. I pray that developments in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease can produce an effective treatment to help eradicate this debilitating disease not only for my grandfather, but for the countless victims of the

Many organizations and funding helps support cancer and other diseases because the survivors are able to share their stories, which creates emotion for the listener. Since no one with Alzheimer’s is able to share a story about the hardships of the disease, family members and caregivers should have the responsibility to advocate a change in the amount of funding Alzheimer’s research receives. Also, Jessica Gwinn, expert who writes about clients in the medical, biotech, fiber optics and software fields, concludes “as caregivers, we can begin by advocating for our loved ones and giving them a voice that they cannot give themselves. People can share their stories and speak out to help ease and, ultimately, eliminate the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s. And we can support one another with a strong and unified goal of finding a cure through greater awareness about the devastating effects of this disease.” This solution is as simple as telling others about how many people Alzheimer's kills each year, yet it still has no cure. Sharing simple information may help other people realize Alzheimer’s is a serious disease and should be

Dementia isn’t a single disease but rather a collective bunch of diseases with similar symptoms, with more than 100 different diseases. Dementia is characterised by a hindrance of brain functions which may/may not include: Language impairment, Memory Impairment, Perception impairment, personality impairment and thinking impairment. Each dementia disease has varied levels of impairment and progressive rates but is currently irreversible/incurable

Over four million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (1). One of those is my grandfather. He has suffered from Alzheimer’s for almost 8 years. I have watched my grandfather slowly decline and forget things such as where he lived, my name, and even how to talk. Many times I was upset and confused and often puzzled at the way he acted.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive and degenerative disease that destroys memory and other cognitive functions. The effect and manifestations of the disease is awful and sad. There is no cure, but treatment to relieve and manage symptoms. Additionally, I will always remember this resident and the experience I had in helping to care of him.

In 1970, Evelyn Stone was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. However, her husband, Jerome Stone, already knew that something was wrong years before the actual diagnosis. Jerome H. Stone originally grew up to be a businessman, “helping to build the multi-billion dollar Stone Container Corporation,” (Santos) which was his family’s business. As a member of the executive committee of the business, Stone “had the ability to pull people together to coalesce things,” (Megan) and did exactly that in 1979 when he brought together families concerned about Alzheimer’s. “Astonished at how little was known about Alzheimer’s,” (Megan) Jerome Stone created the non-profit organization known as the Alzheimer’s Association just one year after meeting with the families, on April 10, 1980. 36 years later, the non-profit continues to thrive, arguably as the top organization in advancing the care for Alzheimer’s, as it has been able to raise large sums of money through donors and accomplish goals through United States federal legislation.

Many people have heard of Alzheimer’s Disease, but very few of them would know that more than 5 million Americans h ave the disease. This number will keep increasing if the current population trends continue. That number also constitutes people who are unaware that they even have the disease, because the symptoms of Alzheimer’s are not easily recognized. This is due to the fact that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain cells and cannot be seen visually. In addition, Alzheimer's symptoms vary from person to person because each person with the disease is unique, and can be at different stages of disease development. More importantly, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, which brings to my attention the question of why there is no cure or prevention

With the baby boom generation growing old, dementia is expected to spike to an all time high. It is a disease that has no cure. Individuals immediately begin to feel helpless. Dementia is the loss of intellectual and social abilities severe enough to interfere with daily functioning (What is Dementia pg. 46). The Topic of dementia possesses a multitude of causes, which negatively impact the victim, his or her family, and the society in which the victim lives in; therefore, no treatments or solutions are provided for the victim to lessen that impact on the future of his or her life.

Since the voice of medicine is focused on biomedical goal, the need to place billions of dollars towards Alzheimer’s research is essential. Data shows that when money is invested in research towards diseases such as, heart disease, HIV, and cancer it reduces the death rate. Just like cancer and HIV where medication is available, the goals of managing Alzheimer’s disease in the voice of medicine would be working works towards not just understanding disease better, but creating a treatment for it. On the other hand, the goals of managing Alzheimer’s disease in the voice of lifeworld would be through being sensitive to the context and mutual understanding, (Lo and Bahar 2013). Those who have a family member who suffer from this disease

Imagine looking at your husband, children, or great-grandchildren and not knowing who they are or even that you should know who they are. This is what people with Alzheimer’s experience every day. The disease progressively gets worse and eventually gets to the point where the person cannot take care of themselves anymore. Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but the treatments can certainly help people live their lives the best that they can. Today, the best treatments include medication, and incorporating healthy living strategies in to their lives.