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Debra Said:

i want some information about symotoms, causes and ways of curation of Alzheimer's disease.?

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Causes not entirely understood, no cure, symptoms are usually forgetfulness, repeating tasks, living in past, abnormal agressive behavior in some.

Franklin Said:

Does anyone have any information on the Alzheimer's Disease?

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Go to the Alzheimer's Association website. It's very helpful. They might even have fundraisers for your area.

Jenny Said:

Please help i need to know some information on Alzheimer's disease!?

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go to www.alz.org and read the information they have there. It is good you want to know about the disease. Don't let people tell you that she could have done something to prevent it. In some people I think it is genetic. My mother in law has it, her sister had it, her mother and all her aunts had it. It is a horrible disease robbing people of their memory and their dignity.

Christopher Said:

Can someone explain about Alzheimer's disease?

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I work in a residential care facility, which is just like a nursing home, and it has a special part of the building for mental care. First of all you can't die from Alzheimer's disease. You die from what the disease causes. For example one could forget how to eat and lose a large amount of weight or become malnutritioned, they could get pneumonia or a U.T.I., or in the late stages experience seizures. The older one is the harder it is to fight off infection.

First lets get down to the biology of Alzheimer's disease. It's caused by reduced synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It all happens in the brain. So far there have been no medications to reverse this, but there have been some known to slow the process down. It has been known that this disease is hereditary. That is if your grandparent has, there's a likely hood that you may have it in the future too. People forget things because the disease destroys brain cells, causing memory loss, and behavior disabilities.

The disease is different for all people. Some can take years to worsen, while others can take just a few short months to accumulate. It starts out with little things like forgetting where your purse is to forgetting how to eat. Just remember that although some of these people will need the care of a caregiver at some point, and may forget how old they are, who their family is, and where their home is, they never forget to smile and laugh.

Leon Said:

I need information about alzheimer disease?

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Just Google it - you will get plenty of info.

Suzanne Said:

Can anyone give me information on alzheimer`s disease doing a case study thanx?

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Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It occurs when brain tissue degeneration causes a progressive deterioration in mental functioning and ability.
Memory and the ability to think clearly are gradually lost over time. There may be a change in personality. For example, someone who used to be a calm person may become agitated or upset more easily. Behaviour problems and difficulties communicating may also occur.
Those with severe Alzheimer's may find it difficult to perform everyday tasks, such as dressing, washing and eating. As time passes they may not recognise people or their surroundings, so it's common for them to go for a walk and get lost. Other problems, such as depression, may also develop.
About 400,000 people in the UK are believed to have Alzheimer's disease. It's more likely to develop as people get older and affects up to one in five of those over 80 years old. But it can affect younger people, with about seven in 100 people being affected by the age of 65.
Although there is no definite way of preventing Alzheimer's there is some evidence that regular exercise, not being overweight, keeping cholesterol and blood pressure at normal levels, eating a healthy diet rich in the antioxidant vitamins C and E, and eating oily fish may help to prevent it.
Drugs are available that may slow the loss of mental function in mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer's disease. Treatment can be given for problems such as depression. Techniques to aid memory, such as writing lists or reminders, can be helpful in the early stages.
If someone has Alzheimer's there's a higher risk of someone else in their family developing the disease. But, inherited genetic factors are responsible in only a small number of families - who are said to have familial Alzheimer's disease.
When the disease is inherited it tends to lead to early onset of Alzheimer's, usually between ages 35 and 60. One of several different genes may be at fault, such as the presenilin-1 gene on chromosome 14 or the amyloid precursor protein gene on Chromosome 21.
Most cases of Alzheimer's develop later in life and the genetic link is weaker. The genes at fault here are those for apolipoprotein E. Problems with these genes increase the risk of disease but don't make it certain - other factors are involved.