Paper On Alzheimer's

Throughout this line of study, Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to hinder daily life. Memory loss is a symptom of dementia and the most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s. One of the most common and severe symptom of Alzheimer’s is difficulty remembering newly learned information. The changes of Alzheimer’s normally begin in the part of the brain that affects learning (Overview Alzheimer's Association). Some other symptoms of Alzheimer’s include gradual memory loss, the decline in capability to carry out everyday tasks and the loss of their language skills. According to Bialystok the rate of

There are many different types of dementia and causes of dementia. The first cause is Alzheimer’s disease, which is caused by nerve cells dying in certain areas of the brain. This therefore also affects the connection between the affected nerve cell causing them to deteriorate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.

There are many different forms of dementia and each has its own cause. Some of the main type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia affecting 50%-70% of dementia patients (Alzheimer's australia, 2005). This is a degenerative illness which attacks the brain, this is achieved buy tangles which are in the middle of shrunken brain cells and plaques which eventually cause the brain cells to die meaning information can no longer be recalled or assimilated. There are also other types of dementia which include vascular dementia which is caused by circulation of the blood to the brain, Parkinson’s disease which is a disorder of the

Dementia can be defined as a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life (alz.org). More than often, individuals affected by dementia are over the age of 65. In the United States, there are more than three million cases of dementia each year. According to World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is currently estimated at 47.5 million worldwide and is expected to increase to 75.6 million by 2030 (World Health Organization 2015). Dementia is caused by physical modifications in the brain and is known for loss of memory and mental abilities. It’s a progressive disease which means it gets worse over time. If diagnosed early on, the quality of life for people with dementia as well as their family members can be significantly improved. There are many different types of dementias although some are far more reciprocal than others. One of the most common types of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Other few types of dementias are “Vascular dementia, Mixed dementia, Parkinson 's disease and Frontotemporal dementia (Krishnan, D. S)”. All of the various forms of dementia tend to have similar symptoms which consequently makes it hard to determine the type of dementia a patient may be suffering from.

Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body disease, a series of strokes or even a group of symptoms which may result from brain injury, vitamin/hormonal imbalance, drugs and alcohol. These diseases have factors in common and can cause a person to have their mental

For most people the onset of Alzheimers disease is gradual and the progression slow and regular. Symptoms will gradually become more severe over time due to increased damage within brain cells. Vascular Dementia The most common form of Vascular dementia is multi-infarct dementia which follows a series of strokes, or infarcts, when a loss of blood flow damages specific areas of the brain. The stroke may be ‘silent’, being so small as to pass unnoticed. If the supply of blood is restricted or stopped, this disrupts the normal workings of the brain and over time, will lead to death of brain cells. This can be caused by weakening, splitting, hardening or clotting within blood vessels, which in turn, can cause mini strokes within the brain. However, not everyone who has a stroke will go on to develop dementia.

Dementia is caused by a decline in cognition. About 35 million people in the world have dementia and it is considered a syndrome rather than an illness. About 9%-13% of elders over the age of 65 have dementia and 2% of elders have a curable disorder, for instance major depression (Rabins, 2014). There are many factors that relate to dementia.

Currently, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s has also worked its way up to the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Not only does this disease take the lives of the victims, but it also takes a perhaps bigger toll on the caregivers. The longer a victim lives with Alzheimer’s, the more extensive time, effort, money, and caution a caregiver has to provide. Today, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. However, there are new treatments that slow the progression of the disease, and there are also new ways for doctors to diagnose it earlier. It is amazing that something that affects so many people is so difficult to have

Alzheimer’s disease effects many families throughout the world and many of it causes and effects are unknown. Alzheimer’s disease is defined as a progressive mental deterioration disease that can occur in middle to old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is generally known for its slow decrease in overall cognitive function but there are many different factors that go into the formation and spreading of any disease. Just like other diseases Alzheimer’s disease can have many potential causes and recent studies have shown that there may be more to uncover about this relatively mysterious disease.

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

Alzheimer’s is a common disease. More than three million cases of Alzheimer’s come up each year. People of age sixty years and older are largely affected, with rare genetic changes connected to the early start of Alzheimer's

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s data from 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures reported, it shows statistical resources from the United States of America data researched related to Alzheimer’s Disease. As readers will see in the chart below, they will see an increase in causes of death from Alzheimer. The number one cause of death, which is heart disease drops by fourteen percent, while Alzheimer’s grows by eighty-nine percent. It sounds to me like my hypothesis may in fact turn out to be true. In the chart below, readers will see all the top leading causes of death, which are strokes, breast cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer’s. What amazes me the most is that all of them, except Alzheimer’s, are decreasing. All the other diseases

"Caregivers are often the casualties, the hidden victims. No one sees the sacrifices they make," Judith L. London. Around the world there are many different caregivers for many different reasons, usually those with qualifications. However, there are family caregivers who are not recognized for the sacrifices they make for a loved one, especially the ones suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. According to Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, “There are an estimated 30 million people with dementia worldwide currently, and this figure is likely to double every 20 years.” Dementia is referred to Alzheimer’s disease because Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. According to dictionary.com, Dementia is severe impairment or loss of intellectual

Alzheimer’s is when a person has short term memory loss with progressive, irreversible confusion and disorientation. This progressive deterioration of the brain is caused by the destruction of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) neurons. The destruction of these neurons lead to problems with memory and language, thinking and behavior”. Celular destrucyion is related to the buildup of analoid plaques ans neurofibrillary tanglwa in the brain” (Kinn’s) The body system that is affected when a patient has Alzheimer’s Disease is the Neurological System. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia. Some forms of dementia

There are many disease processes that culminate in the onset of dementia; the most common of which is Alzheimer’s disease. The syndrome is frequently associated with a progressive decline in brain function and the associated physical and mental abilities, including memory, language and cognitive function.