The Disease

Definition

• Common form of dementia of unknown cause, usually beginning late middle age, characterized by memory lapses, confusion , emotional instability, and progressive loss of mental ability

Cause

• Scientists have not found a complete cause for Alzheimer's but they are trying to understand the hallmark of Alzheimer's
• Plaques
• Tangles

Effect

• Alzheimer's can affect a person's ability to function and all aspects of a person's life
• Emotionally
• Mentally
• Physically
• Behaviorally

Prevention

• There are steps that can help prevent Alzheimer's from affecting you or a loved one and it depends on many factors
• Stress management
• Active Social Life
• Regular exercise
• Sleep
• Mental stimulation
• Healthy diet

Cure/Medication

• There is no true cure for Alzheimer's but there are medications that can provide the patient with independence and comfort for a period of time
• Early
• Mild/Moderate
• Severe

Societies/ Care Groups

• There are many care groups and societies that take care of Alzheimer patients and help distribute medications as well as provide a safe environment for Alzheimer patients
• Alzheimer's Association
• Alzheimer's Care Group
• Dementia Support Groups

Conclusion

• Alzheimer's is a disease that kills physically, but the physical death is mild compared to the mental death. It is the worst form of dementia and not only affects the patient, but everyone who loved the patient. It kills mentally and more personally than any other disease and unfortunately has no cure