Effectiveness Of A Combined Therapeutic Approach On Negative Disease Symptoms

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

Dementia is the loss of cognition function. This condition is rapidly becoming a huge challenge as well a leading cause of mortality and morbidity of the 21st century, especially in the western world, and the current prediction rates of dementia indicate that it will worsen. The numbers of the individuals affected by the condition is anticipated to rise due to the ever expanding older population. Despite the menace of this condition, the power of music, particularly in singing to jerk or unlock past memories and kick start the grey matter of the brain is an incredible feature of dementia care. Using music seems to reach parts of the damaged patient’s brain in unique ways that other means cannot (Geretsegger et al. (2014). In senior adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other mental disorders, music therapy has shown capability of reducing agitated or aggressive behavior, improve cooperation with day-to-day activities such as bathing, improved mood, and reduce symptoms of dementia. Besides, music therapy can reduce the

The interventions used should aim to slower those cognitive, behavioral and functional symptoms of Alzheimer so that we can reduce the costs on social care, rate of hospitalization and other direct, indirect and intangible costs. The treatments provided should also focus on the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER) and Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) gained after patients undergo treatments so that the effectiveness of certain intervention can be identified and

Alzheimer’s disease is a complex illness that affects the brain tissue directly and undergoes gradual memory and behavioral changes which makes it difficult to diagnose. It is known to be the most common form of dementia and is irreversible. Over four million older Americans have Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to triple in the next twenty years as more people live into their eighties and nineties. (Johnson, 1989). There is still no cure for Alzheimer’s but throughout the past few years a lot of progress has been made.

Some non-pharmacological therapies (such as music therapy, aromatherapy, pet therapy, and massage) may be beneficial to people with dementia. However, a lack of research prevents us from determining the effectiveness of many alternative treatments. The Alzheimer Society is funding projects in these areas in order to identify beneficial therapies for people with the disease. (Resource Notes

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

Along with varying music to achieve different beneficial results from Alzheimer’s patients, there are many different activities that can help engage and improve the mental state of patients with Alzheimer’s from the early stages of the disease’s

As such, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for being one of the major contributing factors in dementia. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for around forty to seventy percent of dementia symptom diagnoses (16). With each year, the number of individuals being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise. This number is only expected to keep escalating, with a prediction that one in eighty-five people will suffer from the disease by the year 2050

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive degenerative brain disease characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive impairment, and changes in behaviors and personality which has no cure. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and is increasing in prevalence in the younger population (Gosar & Bottomley, 2013). Research has shown that there are more than 5 million people in the United States and over 35 million people in the world who suffer from the disease. The number of Alzheimer’s patients increases steadily as the baby boomers age. Researches predicted that the population with Alzheimer’s disease will be doubled by 2030 (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015; Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2013; Black et al., 2010; Mohamed,

I choose this topic because Alzheimer is a disease, which affects the brain. It mainly occurs in seniors. There is no existing cure for Alzheimer 's, but treatments for symptoms are presented and research continues. However, recent Alzheimer 's treatments cannot discontinue Alzheimer’s from succeeding, but they can for the time being slow the deterioration of dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer 's.

Thesis statement: Music can shift mood, manage stress, stimulate positive interactions, ease cognitive function, and coordinate motor movements which improve the daily of lives of Alzheimer's patients.

To compare the effects of music therapy with general day activities in reducing agitation in people with dementia, residing in nursing homes.

In the clinical literature, problematic disruptive behaviors are often referred to as agitation (Vink, A. C., Zuidersma, M., Boersma, F., Jonge, P., Zuidema, S. U., & Slaets, J. J., 2013). A study conducted in China looked at the behaviors effected with music therapy; the conductors of the research experiment investigated the effects of group music intervention on behavioral symptoms in patients with dementia. Twenty patients were non-randomly allocated to either a music-intervention group or the usual care group (Ae-Na, C., Myeong Soo, L., Kwang-Jo, C., & Jung-Sook, L., 2009). The music-intervention group received 50 minutes of music intervention 3 times per week for 5 consecutive weeks. After 15 sessions, the music-intervention group showed significant improvement with agitation, and the total scores of both patients and caregivers were lower, compared with the control group (Ae-Na, C. et al., 2009). These findings suggest that music can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms, especially in patients with dementia and their caregivers. All this research, but how effective is music intervention in

Alzheimer’s disease is known for “ robbing the patient's state of awareness” which happens in the older years (Willet 8). As life expectancy has increased, the disease primarily affects one in five people aged 75 to 84 which might seem like a small percentage but the number of cases has doubled over the past decade. Alzheimer’s is difficult to diagnose because there is no test to confirm whether the patient has the disease or not. Although plaque is the most dangerous type of the disease, dementia is a side effect that causes the patient to appear to be in a normal state of mind but it is more likely that a stroke or any other type of brain injury will occur that will cause death.Most people believe that the cause of death for someone over

Alzheimer's disease is officially listed as the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. It is the fifth-leading cause of death for people age 65 and older (Alzheimer’s, 2016). I care for patients daily with Alzheimer’s, and it something dear to my heart. I’ve watched residents go through the transformation and stages as the disease progresses. It is truly heart breaking to see a resident that no longer can recognize a loved one’s face or name. Drug therapy does not cure Alzheimer’s disease and the definite cause is still unknown, however it works to help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms. The drugs help to assist with making the quality of life better for individuals with the disease. There are other non-drug therapies that