Write An Essay On Alzheimer's

Everyone forgets from time to time and even more as we age. Losing our keys, forgetting to turn the coffee pot off, or even losing our train of thought. These are common things that usually should not be worried about, but when one forgets where they are, gets lost in a familiar place or not recognizing someone whom they know, that’s when questions and concerns should arise. Alzheimer’s is one of the leading forms of dementia and could be causing the certain memory loss. This essay will talk about what Alzheimer’s is, the ages most affected, signs and symptoms, and treatments.

What is Alzheimer’s? “Alzheimer’s is progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the

Memory loss is the main signal to point towards dementia. Most people with Alzheimer’s are very emotionally unstable, becoming easily frustrated, angry, depressed, or sad. “People with Alzheimer's often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.” ("Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association," n.d.)

Although there isn’t a cure, treatments are available to slow down its progress depending on what stage it is in. For moderate stages Cholinesterase inhibitors are the most prescribed drug, they work by increasing the levels of a cell-to-cell communication chemical, which is depleted by the Alzheimer’s disease. The most common side effects are: diarrhea, nausea and sleep disturbances. For the moderate to severe stages, Memantine is prescribed. This specific drug works in another brain cell communication network to slow down the progression of symptoms, it can also be used with