In 1906 Aloysius Alzheimer was a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist who was credited for identifying the very first diagnosed case of “pre senile dementia” later to be known as Alzheimer’s disease. One hundred and seven years later we are still not completely sure of the causes of this disease and why only certain people get it. There are nearly eight million people in the world with Alzheimer's disease and it’s an advancing and irreversible disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions along with behavior. It can result in loss of intellectual and social skills and it can get to the point where it interferes greatly with day to day activities making daily tasks extremely difficult or nearly impossible. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and people with this disease tend to live and average of about eight years after their symptoms become really noticeable to others around them, however, people can survive about four to twenty years with this disease depending on their age and health conditions. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease will gradually worsen of a period of months to years and the progression of the disease varies from person to person. Early detection of the disease plays a key role in the management and care of the patient with this horrible disease. In the beginning stages forgetfulness and mild disorientation may be the only things you notice. Over a period of time the disease progressively worsens and you will notice more and more memory loss with both short term and long term memory, confusion of dates and times (among other things), and the person having a difficult time organizing their thoughts. Memory… It is normal to misplac... ... middle of paper ... ...s: Regulatory perspectives and requirements. Retrieved December 5, Psychiatry, D. o. (n.d.). Result Filters. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved December 5, 2013, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/221370452013, from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article Research and Markets: Global Alzheimer Disease Report 2013 (Updated): New Drugs, Markets and Companies. (n.d.). Research and Markets: Global Alzheimer Disease Report 2013 (Updated): New Drugs, Markets and Companies. Retrieved December 5, 2013, from http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131205005774/en/Research-Markets-Global-Alzheimer-Disease-Report-2013 Shiel Jr. MD, FACP, FACR, W. C. (n.d.). Alzheimer's Disease Causes, Symptoms, Stages, Signs, Treatment, Dementia, Medications - MedicineNet. MedicineNet. Retrieved December 4, 2013, from http://www.medicinenet.com/alzheimers_disease
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 signs of Alzheimer’s can be beneficial to both the patient and his family. Finally, once the patient has been diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s, a plan for treatment as well as providing the family and caregivers with a support system can help ease those involved through a very challenging, heartbreaking time.
Alzheimer is a dementia type of disease named after Dr. Alois alzheimer that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills,and eventually , the ability to do simple things, or recognize their family. The first case occurred in the 1906 when a woman died on a unusual mental illness. After she died Dr.Alois examined her brain , amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary. Alzheimer’s is in older people the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is a loss of remembering ,thinking and reasoning skills, that intervenes with your daily life and activities. It is very common in people over sixty years of age. People younger than sixty years can also
Nordqvist, C. (2009, March 19). What is Dementia? What Causes Dementia? Symptoms of Dementia. Medical News Today. Retrieved June 16, 2010, from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142214.php
Alzheimer’s disease was first postulated by the Bavarian psychiatrist by the name of Alois Alzheimer in 1906, however very little was known about the illness (Selkoe). Today, it is well documented that Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of the mental disorder known as dementia. Furthermore, dementia affects an estimated 25 million people in the world (Dalvi). The National Institute of Aging, under the purview of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines Alzheimer’s disease as “an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.” Alzheimer’s disease, like most diseases, has levels of severity and get worse of the course of time. In early or “mild” stage of Alzheimer’s disease, the person might start exhibiting issues that could include “wandering and getting lost, trouble handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking...
"Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association." Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer can be an arduous task. It can be overwhelming especially if you have minimal knowledge about the disease. Alzheimer is the most common form of dementia and it has been accounted for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Although this is not a normal part of aging, it commonly affects those who are 65 years of age and older. In some cases, it can have an early onset for as early as 40 to 50 years old. Alzheimer symptoms differ depending on its stages, which can worsen over time. This includes, absent-mindedness, confusion in situations outside the norm, speech impairment, difficulty in retaining information, loss of self-awareness, and debilitating cognitive deficit. Alzheimer has no known cure and treatments are primarily focused on slowing its progression. Providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s requires patience, understanding, and continuous effort. Consider these practical tips that can help in providing the utmost care for people suffering with Alzheimer.
Alzheimer’s disease progresses at a very slow rate. Changes in the brain may begin to develop as much as twenty years before diagnosis [2] (Figure 1a). Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s (Figure 1b) may last two to ten years [2]. In this stage, there is very mild cognitive impairment including memory lapses in association with familiar words or location of objects...
It is inevitable that eventually each of us will grow old and begin to face more and more health problems as our age rises. Elderly people are challenged by many illnesses and diseases that unfortunately, are incurable. One disease that becomes more common as people age is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s a common cause and a form of dementia and can severely damage a patient’s cognitive functions and can ultimately cause death. Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be saddening for both the sufferer and the family. Family and friends will find it very hard to cope when a loved one begins slipping away and losing memory of who they are.
A myth about Alzheimer disease says that nothing can be done about the disease. This is not true. Much can be done to assist the person with Alzheimer’s disease to maintain the highest possible level of functioning as long as possible and in providing the highest quality of life.
Alzheimer is a disease that affects the elderly most. The disease was discovered by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in the year 1906 when he was examining a female’s brain. He found out that the woman displayed memory loss, language problems and some inexplicable changes in behavior. The disease was named after the doctor who was a German psychiatrist and a neuropathologist. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to memory loss, personality changes, and language problems (Gilbert & Julie 2). The disease is mostly diagnosed in people over the age of 65 years, though there is a small minority of people under the age of 50 who get the disease. Studies show that 1% of a whole population aged between the ages 65-75 have severe Alzheimer or dementia. This percentage increases to 7% of those aged between 76-85 years old. The elderly above 85 years of age have a 25% chance of getting Alzheimer. It is estimated that about 3 to 4 million Americans today have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia disorders (International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 2).
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s will vary depending on the stage of the disease. These symptoms include loss of language, depression, insomnia, delusions, illusions, hallucinations; physical, mental, and emotional outbursts. People with Alzheimer’s also have a hard time with daily activities and start to behave different than normal. . There are four different stages of Alzheimer’s; not all patients will experience all stages and some may be worse than others. ‘Stage one typically last one to three years, and the patient doesn’t really have an awareness of the disease. Some typical behavior at this stage are personality changes, forgetfulness, and social withdraw. Stage two will last between two and ten years. Patients will have profound memory loss, violent outbursts, loss of motor skills and language. Stage three is usually the last stage identified and lasts eight to twelve years. Patients cannot perform basic daily activities will have severe impairment to all cognitive functions, and inability to recognize family members. On rare occasions a very severe stage four is identified. This stage is characterized by loss of all abilities and loss of one’s self.’ All of these symptoms can be related back to a lack of acethycoline, and damage to the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. (Forsyth & Ritzline,
In America, about every 65 seconds, someone’s life changes by Alzheimer’s disease ("Alzheimer’s Disease 1"). Alzheimer’s disease is a disease the impairs a person memory and the ability to do daily life activities. By having great interest in this topic people are able to learn more about how the types effect people, how it destroys the brain, how the disease can affect people’s more life, and the symptoms that come along with it. Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that is known to impair the ability of life. Alzheimer’s disease can have a major impact on the brain, physically, and emotionally.
Alzheimer’s is present in over 40 million individuals worldwide, with over 5 million being in the United States. Various organizations and institutions, such as the G8, have begun referring to Alzheimer’s as an epidemic, and one who experts fear could affect over 100 million people by the 2020’s. As of today, Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States and will only continue killing as the lifespan of U.S. citizens continues to rise. While many hopeful researchers are aiming to have a sound cure and or treatment for Alzheimer’s soon, the grim truth of the matter is that as of today millions are being plagued by this disease with no true curative treatments available.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. The brain becomes inflamed and the cells of the brain being to undergo apoptosis, or cell death. As of now there is no permanent fix or cure for this disease. It is extremely debilitating to the people it affects and is always eventually fatal. These are all reasons to do everything we can to find a cure or any preventative measure to defend the body against this disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease is formed in the brain but yet, has no known cure or treatment. Alzheimer’s Disease has many symptoms. Memory is the biggest symptom along with mood swings and having a hard time with keeping a conversation. A patient with Alzheimer’s goes through 7 stages; The first stage, which is misplacing things or forgetting what something is used for, second stage, they start losing more of their memory and they begin to forget where they are or what they are doing, the third, fourth and fifth begin to mentally decline and need someone to take care of them and worsen over time.The sixth stage they begin to have an even more difficult time going to the bathroom and cleaning themselves or using electronic devices such as phones or televisions. The final stage, at which the long goodbye comes to an end, they now are mentally and physically gone. Some doctors prescribe medication to the patients to help deal with some of the symptoms.