Alzheimer's+Disease

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Definition:
‍‍A very severe form of dementia, the cause of which is unknown. HGD chapter 17 P.445

Examples:
A few examples of Alzheimer's Disease are forgetfulness, memory loss, challenges in planning or solving problems, Difficulty completing liar task, confusion with time or place and changes in mood and personality, such as rapid mood swings—from calm to tears to anger—for no apparent reason. http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-center/alzheimers-disease-symptoms.aspx



Treatments:
Alzheimer's has no known cures.

Fame is like Alzheimer's disease: you don't know anybody, but they know you.

Alzheimer's attacks a person like the elements attack a statue. Originally a statue is perfect, but after being left out in the wind and rain for centuries, to be worn away, until it’s only retained the shape of a person, not any of the individuality. This is like people once they grow older and lose their individuality from Alzheimer's.

Mnemonics:
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In the News:
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[|Dementia] is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. []

Too often, patients and their family members are told by their doctors that the patient has been diagnosed with “a little bit of[| dementia].” They leave the doctor’s visit with a feeling of relief that at least they don’t have [|Alzheimer’s disease] (AD).

There is great confusion about the difference between “dementia” and “AD.” The confusion is felt on the part of patients, family members, the media, and even healthcare providers. This article provides information to reduce the confusion by defining and describing these two common and often poorly understood terms. http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2010/06/whats-difference-between-alzheimers-and.html

[|The President's BRAIN Initiative and How it affects Alzheimer's Disease research.]