Alzheimer's

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What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's is the most common form of memory loss. It is abnormal changes to the brain. Alzheimer's can get worse over time, and it may eventually interfere with the brain function. It is a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory.

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What are symptoms of Alzheimer's? Memory Loss may not be a typical part of aging. It could be a symptom of Alzheimer's.


 * 1) Memory loss that disrupts daily life
 * Forgetting important dates
 * Asking for the same information over and over and over again

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
 * Changes in your ability to solve problems
 * Having more trouble concentrating

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at play
 * Finding it hard to complete daily tasks
 * Trouble driving to familiar places
 * Remembering rules to a familiar game

4. Confusing time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace their steps 8. Decrease or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood or personality steps to find it || Losing things from time to time ||
 * Losing track of dates
 * Trouble understanding
 * May forget where they are and how they got there
 * Difficulty reading, judging distances, and determining color or contrast
 * They may also pass by a mirror and think someone else is in the room
 * May have trouble following or joining a conversation
 * They can also repeat themselves a lot
 * They would put things in unusual places
 * Lose things, and not being able re-trace steps
 * May accuse other people of stealing it
 * Poor judgment with money
 * May pay less attention to how clean they are
 * They would remove themselves from hobbies, activities, projects, or sports
 * They may have trouble keeping up with their favorite sports team
 * Can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful, or anxious
 * May become easily upset, when they are out of their comfort zone
 * __**Signs of Alzheimer's **__ || __**Typical age-related **__ ||
 * Poor judgment and decision making || Making bad decisions once in a while ||
 * Inability to manage budget || Missing monthly payment ||
 * <span style="color: #55cb25; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Losing track of dates or the season || <span style="color: #55cb25; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Forgetting which day it is and remembering later ||
 * <span style="color: #55cb25; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Difficulty having conversations || <span style="color: #55cb25; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Sometimes forgetting which word to use ||
 * <span style="color: #55cb25; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Misplacing things and not being able to retrace

Who is affected by Alzheimer's?

They estimated that around 5 million people had suffered from Alzheimer's, and 360,000 is diagnosed every year. It affects around 10% of people 65 years and older. Half of the population over 85 may have Alzheimer's. Experts think 16 million Americans would have the disease in 2050.

What are the risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease?

One risk is Age. It usually happens after you are 65 years old. The risk gets higher as you get older. Another risk is family history. So if you have a family member with Alzheimer's it increases you risk. Other factors include previous serious head injury and environmental factors. But sciencetist are still trying to solve these mysteries.

What happens to the brain in Alzheimer's disease?

The nerve cells shrink and die. As the never cells die, the brain itself shrinks and the wrinkles on the surface become smoother.



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