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DOENÇA DE ALZHEIMER
Jul 21
-Alzheimer’s disease (AD), also called Alzheimer disease or simply Alzheimer’s, is the most common form of dementia. This incurable, degenerative, and terminal disease was first described by German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer in 1901. Generally it is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. An estimated 26.6 million people worldwide were afflicted with Alzheimer’s in 2006; this number may quadruple by 2050. Although each sufferer experiences Alzheimer’s in a unique way, there are many common symptoms. The earliest observable symptoms are often mistakenly thought to be ‘age-related’ concerns, or manifestations of stress. In the early stages, the most commonly recognised symptom is memory loss, such as difficulty in remembering recently learned facts. When a doctor or physician has been notified, and AD is suspected, the diagnosis is usually confirmed with behavioural assessments and cognitive tests, often followed by a brain scan if available. As the disease advances, symptoms include confusion, irritability and aggression, mood swings, language breakdown, long-term memory loss, and the general withdrawal of the sufferer as their senses decline. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Individual prognosis is difficult to assess, as the duration of the disease varies. AD develops for an indeterminate period of time before becoming fully apparent, and it can progress …
I have Alzheimer Disease
Jun 10
This clip is an exerpt from a 22 min video where seven families talk about living with Alzheimer Disease. To order a DVD, visit www.alzheimersocietyofbhq.com
Alzheimer disease progresses in stages, gradually destroying memory, reason, judgment, language and eventually the ability to carry out even simple tasks. In the end stages of the disease, patients become completely disoriented and must rely on caregivers for even their most basic needs. People with Alzheimer lose their cognitive ability as their brain cells are attacked and destroyed by a build-up of proteins in the brain. While scientists don’t know what triggers this build-up, they have identified two proteins that contribute to Alzheimer.
When dementia is discussed, the first condition to enter minds is probably Alzheimer’s disease; it has become famous in recent years although it is not a new form of dementia. If you spent time with a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you will see a gradual decay in their ability to remember; diagnosis of the condition has improved dramatically and is now approximately 87%- 94% percent accurate.
Alzheimer disease is the one of the most average cause of dementia. For Alzheimer disease there is currently no cure. The cause and improvement of Alzheimer’s disease is not well understood, but is associated with plaques and tangles in the brain. AD is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois alzheimer. In its most common form, it occurs in people over 65 years old although a less-prevalent early-onset form also exists. Alzheimer’s disease has been identified as a protein misfolding disease, or proteopathy, due to the accumulation of abnormally folded A-beta and tau proteins in the brains of AD patients. Possible causes and potential cures of thedisease have been conjectured, with varying evidence supporting each claim. There are other risk and protective factor genes that influence the development of late onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and results in disorientation, with impaired memory, thinking, and judgement. People with Alzheimers also undergo changes in their behavior. This combination of symptoms is also called dementia.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a silent killer.
It slowly and steadily causes the brain to deteriorate. Initially, a person with AD (Alzheimer’s disease) could experience intermittent memory lapses with other symptoms like lack of proper judgment, an inability to express themselves properly, confusing views and, sometimes, changes in their personality.
Alzheimerâs disease is a brain disorder named for German physician Alois Alzheimer, who first described it in 1906. Scientists have learned a great deal about Alzheimerâs disease in the century since Dr. Alzheimer first drew attention to it.
When the Alzheimers diagnosis first hits you, it can feel devastating and overwhelming. Alzheimers patients often feel angry and fall into the “Why Me?” syndrome, while caregivers suffer with helplessness and uncertainty about how the disease will progress. For the 5 million patients and their families, Alzheimer care can go on for as many as 20 years, so learning how to cope and seeking education on the matter is crucial.