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Alzheimer's disease (some times referred to as AD), is a form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Problems with memory, as well as problems with language, decision-making ability, judgment, and personality, are necessary symptoms to form a diagnosis.
The only way to know for certain that someone has Alzheimer's is to examine a sample of their brain tissue after death, which is why the diagnosis is made based on a list of features the patient has.
Some of these symptoms include:
Dementia which may effect:
- Language
- Memory
- Perception
- Emotional behavior or personality
- Cognitive skills (such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment)
Dementia usually first appears as forgetfulness.
Some physical symptoms that may or may not occur with AD are:
Other symptoms that may occur with AD:
- Incontinence
- Swallowing problems
Currently, there is no treatment for AD, though there are medications and therapies that can help to ease some of the symptoms.
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How does alzeimers disease kill you?
It can't kill you.
Can alcohol cause alzeimers?
Maybe. It affects the brain and anything that can affect the brain could be an underlying cause for development of the disease.
my fam. member was in the hospital and I am POA and they did surgery, non emergency without my consent or contacting me. fam member signed but has alzeimers, Can I sue ?
This matter would be best answered by an attorney.
Where should you go if you have alzeimers disease?
As the populate has gotten older, skilled care nursing homes have started specializing in the specific needs of people with advanced dementia. They tend to brand themselves as "Memory Supportive Living" homes.
What is als diseas?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
Does it mean if your mom has Alzeimers that her first born will too?
Of course not. The study of the brain and it's abnormalities is still in it's infant stages. There has not been any significant study to suggest that the firstborn will inherit those qualities. Of course any family member would do well to watch for early signs.
Do you think 'The Notebook' is a good movie?
The Notebook is a chick flick about an elderly man reading his elderly wife( who has alzeimers) a story from "the notebook." we find out that the story is about their journey falling in love as youths and the challenges they had to face, and we view their story. he reads her the story every day, in hope that she will have a glimpse of rememberance of their love. its a FANTASTIC movie and i highly recommend it.
What is the purpose of adding alum and lime in water treatment?
Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) is/was used to cause particles in water (mud) to coagulate and settle to the bottom to obtain clear water off the top. That is, it is used to make muddy or cloudy water clear as a first step in turning river water into drinking water. Nowadays, polymers are used instead. Some say that Alum causes alzeimers (1970's) but if that is true, the information was successfully hushed while most of America drank water treated with alum for decades. Lime is used to adjust the ph that is lowered by the alum. There is also a process using lime that actually removes hardness (calcium and magnesium) from drinking water obtained from limestone aquifers. This process is called Lime Soda Softening.
Why is it important to eat healthy foods?
Nutrition is required for growth of our body and to remain healthy. Good nutrition, besides making you feel better, prevents the three major killers: heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It can also prevent or treat Alzeimers, digestive problems, ADHD, hormone imbalance, sexual dysfunction, obesity, epilepsy, autism, cavities, and osteroporosis, to name a few. Good nutrition can help fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Nutrition is vital. The better you eat, the longer and better you will live.
What prevents Alzheimer's disease?
not at this time. it is being researched. some people are more prone to getting it, its like being born with a switch, for some people the switch will turn on at some point in later life, and some people dont have the switch at all and will not have alzeimers. There are some medications out there that can help prolong the onset of Alzheimers or stop from very mild symptoms from worsening. it buys some time, but no cure or prevention.
Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary?
Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD) or early-onset Alzheimer's is an inherited, rare form of the disease, affecting less than 10 percent of Alzheimer's disease patients. FAD develops before age 65, in people as young as 35. It is caused by one of three gene mutations on chromosomes 1, 14 and 21. If even one of these mutated genes is inherited from a parent, the person will almost always develop FAD. All offspring in the same generation have a 50/50 chance of developing FAD if one parent has it. The majority of Alzheimer's disease cases are late-onset, usually developing after age 65. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease has no known cause and shows no obvious inheritance pattern. However, in some families, clusters of cases are seen. Although a specific gene has not been identified as the cause of late-onset Alzheimer's disease, genetic factors do appear to play a role in the development of this form of the disease. A gene called Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) appears to be a risk factor for the late-onset form of AD. There are three forms of this gene: ApoE2, ApoE3 and ApoE4. Roughly one in four Americans has ApoE4 and one in twenty has ApoE2. While inheritance of ApoE4 increases the risk of developing AD, ApoE2 substantially protects against the disease. Scientists believe that several other genes may influence development of Alzheimer's disease. Two of these genes, UBQLN1 and SORL1, are located on chromosomes 9 and 11. Researchers have also identified three genes on chromosome 10, one of which produces an insulin degrading enzyme that may contribute to the disease. Genetic risk factors alone are not enough to cause the late-onset form of Alzheimer's disease, so researchers are actively exploring education, diet and environment to learn what role they might play in the development of this disease.
