How do you die from alzheimer's disease?

Answer 1

Scientist do not yet know how exactly Alzheimer's disease is caused. It is believed however that people with Down syndrome will develope brain changes of Alzheimer's by age 40. The main risk of Alzheimer's disease is age. 10% of those over 65 and 50% of those over 85 have a chance of getting Alzheimer's.

Scientist believe that Amyloid cascade hypothesis is the main cause of Alzheimer's. In a study conducted with patients that had Alzheimer's half of them mutation that leads to over producing in the brain of a specific form called Abeta.

Answer 2

You don't 'get' dementia like you get a cold. There are many causes of dementia, Alzheimer's dementia being the most common. There is also vascular dementia that is caused by having a stroke due to high cholesterol/triglycerides.

There is a genetic connection to dementia, so if you have a family member with a form of dementia, you are at increased risk. It doesn't mean you are automatically going to get dementia. Dementia is a term that describes a symptoms, it is not until you get a workup that you can actually be diagnosed with dementia.

Answer 3

Alzheimer's disease is a condition in which nerve cells in the brain die, making it difficult for the brain's signals to be transmitted properly. Alzheimer's symptoms may be hard to distinguish early on. A person with Alzheimer's disease has problems with memory, judgment, and thinking, which makes it hard for the person to work or take part in day-to-day life. The death of the nerve cells occurs gradually over a period of years

Answer 4

Alzheimer's disease doesn't 'happen' it is a common yet natural occurrence throughout human life form, it attacks the brain and pulverizes the victims brains small yet important molecular structure which slowly destroying the patients memory hence eventually sending them insane, this disease usually leads to death.

Answer 5

Dementia occurs when nerve cells in the brain are damaged and lose their ability to function properly. This damage can occur in several different parts of the brain and produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on what part of the brain is affected. There are many causes by which a person becomes a patient of dementia. Here are a few of them.

Causes

Alzheimer's disease: Although not all causes of Alzheimer's disease are known, experts do know that a small percentage are related to mutations of three genes, which can be passed down from parent to child. While several genes are probably involved in Alzheimer's disease, one important gene that increases risk is apolipoprotein E4 (APOE).

Vascular dementia**:** Vascular dementia occurs as a result of problems in the supply of blood to the brain. This can cause strokes, as well as damage to the white matter of the brain. Signs of vascular dementia include confusion and memory loss, which are more noticeable than problems with problem-solving, slowed thinking, and loss of focus and organization.

Lewy body dementia: Lewy body dementia involves abnormal clumps of proteins that develop in nerve cells in the brain. It causes a progressive decline in mental abilities. Symptoms include hallucinations and Parkinson's-like movements.

Frontotemporal dementia: Frontotemporal disorders are a group of conditions associated with the breakdown of nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes. These parts of the brain control a person's behavior, personality, thinking ability, and movement. Common symptoms include changes in behavior, language, and movement.

Answer 6

You can get Alzheimer's genetically. As in from siblings, parent, grandparents. Basically anybody who has a relation with you.

Answer 7

There are special medications that are taken to prevent Alzheimer's. Doctor recommendations are needed and should be taken responsibly, and at the same time of day.

Answer 8

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