ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease

The fundamental purpose of this paper is to shed light on the manner in which Alzheimer's disease influences other systems as it continues to progress. Therefore, it can be justly stated that the paper will address Alzheimer's disease as a causal factor and determine the influence of Alzheimer's disease on the body through the influences it has on other systems of the body.

Typically, initial symptoms are the inability to acquire new memories and attitudes are often confused with age-related or stress. EA was suspected, the diagnosis is made and cognitive behavioral assessments, and neuro-imaging, if available. As the disease progresses, there are mental confusion, irritability and aggression, mood changes, slurred speech, loss of long-term memory and a predisposition to be isolated as the patient's senses decline; gradually lost biological functions that ultimately lead to death (Sisodia & Tanzi, 2007). The prognosis for each individual is difficult to determine. The average is 7 years, less than 3% of patients live for more than 14 years after diagnosis. The cause of Alzheimer's disease remains unknown. Research the disease often associated with the appearance of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

The role of the caretaker of the subject with Alzheimer's disease is critical even when the pressures and physical demands of such care can become a great personal burden (National Institute on Aging, 2003). International Alzheimer's Day is celebrated on September 21, the date chosen by the WHO and the International Federation of Alzheimer's, which are held in many countries activities to raise awareness and help prevent disease (Brill, 2005).

However, several studies reported an increased incidence of stroke and death among the elderly with advanced age and dementia treated with some of these agents should be used at lower doses and for the shortest possible time (Dawbarn & Allen, 2007). ...