Alzheimers

By Claudia
Rodriguez
Support
MEAS 107

What is
Alzheimers
Alzheimers is a progressive disease that destroys
memory and other important mental functions
that can occur in middle or old age. It is
progressive and irreversible.
Symptoms might include
Memory loss
Difficulty understanding or thinking
Inability to create new memories
Wandering and getting lost
Confusion
Difficulty doing simple math or recognizing
common things

Alzheimers disease is often called a

family disease because the decline
in memory and thinking abilities is
usually gradual requiring loved ones
to provide assistance to the person
as the condition worsens.
There is no cure for Alzheimers
disease but there are medications
that manage and may temporarily
improve the symptoms.
Medications used to treat people with
Alzheimer's fall into two categories
1. Drugs to treat cognitive symptoms
such as memory problems and
other mental difficulties
2. Drugs to treat behavioral
symptoms that do not respond to
non pharmacological behavioral

Stage 1

The 7 Stages of
Normal
Alzheimers
Mentally
Healthy Person

Stage 2

Normal Aged Forgetfulness

Minor memory problems, lose things around the house
but can easily be distinguished from normal age
related memory loss

Stage 3

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Difficulty remembering names of new acquaintances

Stage 4

Mild Alzheimer's
Difficulty remembering their life stories, short term
memory

Stage 5

Moderate Alzheimer's Disease

Difficulty dressing themselves, significant confusion

Stage 6

Moderately Severe Alzheimer's Disease

Constant supervision, assistance of ADLs

Stage 7

Severe Alzheimer's Disease

Final stage nearing death lose ability to respond to

Alzheimer's is a global crisis that

requires a global solution. There
are approximately 4.5 million
Americans living with Alzheimers
today and because of all the baby
boomers, people with Alzheimer's
is expected to double by 2030 and
triple by 2050.
Governments, driven by both the
public health and fiscal impacts of
Alzheimers, have committed
additional funding and programs to
deal with Alzheimers. A dozen
countries, including the United
States, France, Great Britain,
Australia and Korea, have adopted
national plans or strategies to
address the impact of Alzheimers
Disease.

hat Individuals and Families Can Do

Make time to be physically
active Gardening, walking,
Researchers suggest that some
housecleaning, etc.
healthy behaviors will lower the risk of
Eat Healthy Fruits,
Alzheimers disease and other chronic
Vegetables and other food
conditions such as heart disease,
with rich in antioxidant
stroke,
and
diabetes.
As a community we should be
Maintain healthy blood
aware of the importance of finding
pressure, cholesterol and
a cure or reducing the increase of
blood sugar levels
Alzheimers disease.
Keep your mind active by
reading, dancing(that
require memorizing steps)
Crossword puzzles etc.
Stay socially active engage
in community groups join

People should be informed and be aware about normal and

abnormal aging which can increase the chance of
diagnosing early Alzheimers disease or dementia. With
early diagnosis of Alzheimers we can provide treatments
that can relief symptoms and maintain a level of
independence longer. Also with early treatment it can allow
health professionals and family to prepare for the decisions
for the patient such as living options, care, treatments,

Because there are so many people getting

Alzheimer's there are support groups in most
hospitals for the patient and family.
Click the link below to find a support group near you
http://www.alz.org/norcal/in_my_community_support.asp

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(n.d.): n. pag. Public Health. County of LA Public Health, 123
Jan. 2015. Web. Oct. 2008.
"What Are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?"
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"Why Alzheimer's | Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's
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2015.
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