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Understanding the Facts on Alzheimer |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2009 |
Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia, which is a progressive and negative brain disease. This disease affects the memory, thinking, as well as a person’s behavior.
Alzheimer's is a form of dementia but not a part of aging. Alzheimer's can cause forgetfulness in some people but not in all cases. People with this disease have a hard time with everyday activities such as talking, eating, and using the bathroom. They also can experience changes in the personality and behavior as well.
When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, abnormal changes start to take place in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease begins, yet it takes 10-20 years before any signs of symptoms appear. In some regions of the brain, the symptoms may begin to shrink the brain tissues, cells, etc, thus causing memory loss.
There are three main stages of Alzheimer’s, which includes the mild stage, moderate and severe. The stages are based on behaviors and the study of the people with Alzheimer. Alzheimer’s disease affects approximate 4.5 million people in the
U.S.
According to medical experts, elderly people that do not meet people or live alone are subject to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and various other brain disorders. Failing to socialize, or else when Alzheimer’s disease sets in, depression often affects the mental and emotional well-being. The person will often feel rejected, which leads to falls, sadness and hopeless. This robs the soul of medical treatment. That is the person may not see a need to visit the doctor, due to his or her inability to feel hope.
There are two types of Alzheimer's disease, which make up the early onset and late onset. Early onset symptoms first appear before the age of 60. Late onset conditions of Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of the disease, which it starts to develop in people 64 and older and is thought to be less likely to occur in families that do not have a history of similar disease. The role of the genes is less direct and definite, yet doctors believe it has some sort of connection. The genes may not cause the problem itself, yet breakdowns in DNA and RNA can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is simply an increase, or the likelihood of plaques accumulated and tangles or other Alzheimer’s related pathology conditions within the brain.
The cause of Alzheimer’s is not entirely known but is thought to include both genetic and environmental factors.
Someone with Alzheimer’s disease will need support in the home as the disease worsens. To assist the patient you will need to consider simplifying the patient’s surrounding. In addition, giving the patient frequent reminders or notes, as well as list or routines, or directions for daily activities can help. Make sure you give the person with Alzheimer’s disease the opportunity to discuss his or her feelings. Let the person help as much as possible with his or her care, for this will help the patient feel in control of the decease.
There is no cure for the illness known as Alzheimer disease. As well, no one can tell how fast someone will progress though the stages of the disease. We as loved ones and friends have to be patient, and hope for the best as we take care of our special friends.
One thing for sure, doctors are not clear what causes the disease, yet technology advancements have made it possible to find the cause in the near future. In fact, recent studies are showing that aluminum that finds its way to the brain may be responsible for Alzheimer’s disease. |
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UNDERSTANDING AND THE CARE OF ALZHEIMER PATIENTS |
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Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that spreads within the brain causing a disorder, which channels memory loss. The brain controls the intellectual functions, which starts to decline the mental capabilities over time. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of the primary disorder known as dementia. Rather the condition Alzheimer’s disease spreads out to develop dementia, since it is silent and becomes aggressive as a person ages.
Alzheimer’s has affected approximately 4.6 million men and women in the United States and the number has expected to rise to 16 million people by the year 2050.
Alzheimer’s disease is very rare amongst people younger than 60 years of age, yet it is spreading widely across the nations. Alzheimer’s normally affects the older generation, yet the disease may start earlier than most people realize. Yet, Alzheimer’s affects up to 50 percent of people older then 85 years old. We must remember that this disease is not a normal part of aging, yet aging symptoms has something to do with the condition.
Doctors and scientists are making steady progress in understanding of the way Alzheimer’s affects the brain, yet they have not reached conclusions due to the lack of understanding the structures within the entire channels of the human makeup.
The cause of the condition is still unknown, yet experts think that family history and genetics are related factors that play a role.
Study’s have shown that parents or siblings diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease have the chance of developing Alzheimer’s, than people with no family history of the illness.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive illness, which means the disease, and its symptoms worsen over time. Once diagnosed a person can live up to 10 years or longer after he or she is diagnosed of the disorder, yet it depends on the extent of care provided and preventive measures taken as to how fast the disease advances. This period depends on the person, yet the symptoms develop over the same general stages.
When Alzheimer’s is present, some people may behave in an unfamiliar fashion, such as the person might forget how to drive a vehicle, or how to act in the public. The patient may even forget how to get dressed.
In the severe stages of dementia, people with Alzheimer’s may forget family members or even close friends. All types of behaviors are lost because the area in the brain that controls them no longer is working.
As a caregiver, you must understand the disease and its symptoms. Alzheimer’s has been called the family disease, because it touches the lives of everyone around the patients.
The care that is required for a loved one of Alzheimer’s, it can be very demanding. Alzheimer’s can demand new levels of time and attention and energy ,but many family members find that providing daily care within the home can help reduce stress.
Sometimes for many years finding out that you have Alzheimer’s disease can be very frightening, yet treatment is available. To date there is no cure for this illness. A prescription may slow the progression sown. However early diagnosis is a very important factory in treating the disease. This disease can take as much as 10 to 20 years for any signs of symptoms appear which makes it one of the most frightening conditions in the medical directories.
In some regions of brain, the brain tissues, cell etc, causes memory loss. The cause of Alzheimer’s is not entirely known but is thought to include both genetics and environmental factors, which is why people should seek medical checkups often. |
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Treatment and Alzheimer Treatment and care provider support |
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Once a patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease treatment goes in effect. The patient is often treated as though he or she has dementia. Doctors will often prescribe NSAID medications, which are non-steroid based. The inflammatory aids work to slow the disease. In addition, doctors’ have discovered that Vitamin E may help slow the disease, as well as estrogen. Estrogen is a natural hormone, which houses a selection of steroidal hormones. Estrogen produces naturally in the ovaries, etc, which it stimulates estrus and reproductive factors.
Doctors’ will often discuss risk factors before treating the patient with NSAID, or other remedies that slow progressive degeneration. The doctor will order test to assess swelling before issuing tacrine, rivastigmine, galantamine, etc. In addition, doctors will examine deficiencies of acetylcholine. Each constituent has proven to link to dementia. The drugs if ordered may include side effects. The patient may feel nausea and may vomit after taking a regimen. Cramps and stomach pain is common, as well as loss of weight. Galantamine, as well as donepezil have fewer side effects.
NOTE: Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that sends nerve impulses. The neurons transmit in the form of white crystalline compounds, which release from the endings of nerve fibers. Acetylcholine also involves it self in the transmission of nerve impulses. The neurotransmitters combine with serotonin, dopamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, endorphins, and norepineprhine. The neurons assist in conducting impulses transversely to the synapse. The synapse junctions between nerve ends, gapping amidst two nerve cells and are shaped like clubs. The tips touch the nerve fibers, which nearly touch other cells in an effort to rely signals. We see that if the neurotransmitters are interrupted, it can cause a series of complications, since it targets the central nervous system.
For this reason, Alzheimer’s disease causes a person gradually to become dismembered in the sense that the brain tissues, cells, etc, cause degeneration to the point it will no longer work with the muscles or other vital parts. The condition brings in care providers who must work effortless to assist the patient(s). The stress overwhelms the average care provider, which makes it important for caregivers to seek helpful information in balancing their own needs.
Helping the care providers of Alzheimer’s disease
Once the patient is set up with treatment, a care provider is ordered. The patient will gradually lack the ability to take care of him or her self. Caregivers often have a demanding and stressful load. In many cases, depression will incur, thus exhausting the care provider.
Care providers are recommended to learn about their patient’s healthcare needs. Mistakes are a part of life, which a caregiver is to learn how to accept mistakes sufficiently to avoid depression.
Care providers are recommended to seek mental, emotional, and physical support if necessary. Programs are available, which assist care providers.
The programs include social workers, social service, daycare, in-home nurse care, housecleaners, in-home support, transportation, and so on.
When caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease it is important to maintain your health and mental wellbeing. Experts recommend that care providers visit their doctor at regular schedules, exercise, socialize, and enjoy hobbies to reduce stress.
Alzheimer’s disease will gradually start up psychoses, which destroy the person’s mind and finally wear down the body. The person at this stage is often immobile, which gradually moves to death. Sometimes the patient will go into a coma before passing. In progressive states, the patient is at risk of pneumonia, bedsores, infections, psychoses, and so on.
Now that you have an overview of treatment and care providers, we encourage you to learn more about “Lewy Body Dementia” and “Vascular Dementia.” |
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The Study of Dendrites and Alzheimer |
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Dendrites play a large role in Alzheimer’s disease. Studying the anatomy of dendrites can help you relate to symptoms evolving around Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the anatomy of dendrites can show you how it leads to dementia.
Dendrites are neurons. The neurons or nerve cells are an essential function to the CNS. (Central Nervous System)
Neurons make up a body of cells, which include dendrites. Dendrites work with axon. Axon is the extension of thread-like nerve cells, which convey impulses away from the body of cells. Axon and dendrites are surrounded by a myelinated neuron, otherwise known as myelin sheath. Myelin sheath is nerve-insulators that layer the nerve cells. When myelin sheath is injured, it causes a disease of the central nervous system. The disease is serious and progressively spreads out infecting the nervous system.
Surrounding myelin sheath, dendrites, etc, are neuron conductors. The conductors send impulses side by side to the synapse. Synapse is the gaps amid the two nerve ends, which junction amid the cells. Synapse is shaped similar to a club, which its tip spreads to the nerve fibers virtually touching other cells in an attempt to transmit messages. The conductors also nearly touch muscles, organs, and glands. When the conductors space too far, or touch cells it can lead to problems, including symptoms that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
We have within use neurotransmitters, which make up acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a nerve transmitter of nerve impulses. Acetylcholine forms like white crystalline, which the compounds release from the fiber nerve ends and involve it self in transmitting nerve impulses.
Acetylcholine connects with serotonin. Serotonin is also neurotransmitters. The chemicals derive from amino acids (Tryptophan) and channels widely to distribute into the tissues. Serotonin acts as a conveyor, or neurotransmitter for the purpose of constricting blood vessels, which occur at injury marks, and often affects the emotional condition. When injuries occur it is slows the intellectual processes, which is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.
Serotonin works with dopamine, which is a chemical compound. The compounds occur within the brain cavity. Dopamine transmit nerve impulses as well, which involve it self in the structure of epinephrine. Epinephrine is the hormone adrenaline, or synthetic that forms adrenaline to relax airways, as well as tighten blood vessels. Blood vessels make up our veins, arteries, capillary, and/or aorta. The capillary are tubes that make up ducts and the passageway that allows blood to flow smoothly.
Dopamine works with endorphins, as well as gamma-aminobutyric acids. Endorphins are organic painkillers.
The substance forms in the brain and attaches it self to the same cell receptors as that of morphine. Endorphins release at what time severe injuries occur, which endorphin will act as a painkiller to abolish all sensations of pain. Now we see that if dendrites and its army of helpers are faulty, our natural painkiller is not working. Gamma acids also work as neurotransmitters, sending nerve impulses and affects CNS. The acids are laced with proteins.
The gamma-acids spread out to the norepineprhine and assist the conductor impulses channeling them side by side to “the synapse.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder of the intelligence, or brain. The condition is a progressive disorder, which causes memory loss. We see by reviewing the dendrites that if the family that streams along with the dendrites, as well as the dendrites them self are faulty, it can cause symptoms that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Still we must review dendrites to see how it affects the Central Nervous System, as well as families that connect to this vital unit within the human body. |
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The Facts about Alzheimer and how it Works |
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Here is some basic information about this disease called Alzheimer’s disease, or AD.
What is Alzheimer’s disease? The condition is a physical illness that changes the brain tissues and nerve cells. Alzheimer’s in summary is another form of dementia. Dementia affects a person’s memory, their mood, and behaviors. Some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can be very frustrating for a person with this illness.
The most common question asked, is memory loss just a normal part of getting older? Yes, people might become more forgetful as they grow older. Nevertheless, we have to remember Alzheimer’s disease is more than memory loss.
Alzheimer’s disease changes people’s behavior, personality and their abilities to do some of the normal every day chores, over a period.
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain cells, which are called neurons. These cells send messages to other cell bodies. These messages let us think, remember, and speak.
We know that family history has a lot to do with people getting this illness. Family history is the key factor in Alzheimer’s disease. People with Alzheimer’s disease in the family are at high risk of getting this illness also.
Here are some more high-risk possibilities, which can cause Alzheimer’s and dementia to develop. Head injuries, people that have serious head injuries may be at high risk.
The gender women are at higher risk of developing the disorder then men. This is why we have no idea, but they are studying and trying to learn more about this painstaking disorder of the mind.
The stages throughout Alzheimer’s disease are mild at the start in most cases. The mild cases make it hard for people with Alzheimer’s disease to do everyday activities. Balancing for instance is difficult, i.e. balancing the checkbook or even following a recipe in which they have done many of times. Now it is a challenge to do.
This makes the person’s behavior change as well, so now they feel sad and worthless and become depressed. Due to being depressed, they stop going to social get together, like church and to family get together. The person will also have a hard time remembering appointments, people’s names and they misplace things such as car keys or even a letter from a friend.
People with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble finding the words when speaking, since their cognitive thinking is interrupted.
When a friend or a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, there are steps that can be helpful. Here is how it works.
1. Ask a friend or a family member to help with the money, especially one that can be trusted.
2. Write reminder notes and put them around the house where they can be seen through out the day and night. The notes will help them to remember things like appointments and so on.
3. Make a list of names and telephone numbers and keep it close to the phone. It might be helpful if you take pictures and put the photos beside the name and telephone number so they have a face to go with the number.
4. You may need to label things like the pictures, drawers, and even the coat closet so things can be found easily.
5. And always remember talking about their feelings and yours too, are helpful. Always listen to the person with Alzheimer’s disease, since it will make them feel better and you will feel better as well.
This disease is hard on the mind, soul, and emotion. Everyone around may find it difficult to cope, so you have to be strong and understanding in all ways. |
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The Basics of Alzheimers disease |
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease will affect everyone’s life as well as the loved ones and the caregivers. An Alzheimer’s patient has and will continue to have many changes throughout the rest of their life. The symptoms start developing slowly and gradually work into a progressive disorder.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s go together making the mind change in many ways. Alzheimer’s and Dementia together will make many changes in ones mind; like mood swings; behavior, and thinking. Daily tasks are often difficult to handle. The more the family and caregivers can learn and the earlier it is diagnosed the better for them. The condition not only robs the patient with Alzheimer’s of life, it also wears down the care provider.
How to take care of you
If you take care of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease, it is wise to maintain your mental and physical well-being. The road is long, yet if you eat right, exercise, and take vitamins, you can endure the long haul. In addition, you want to set up a support group, someone who will support you when you need an ear.
Alzheimer’s usually affects people over 65 but it can happen to people as early as 50 years of age. In some cases of Alzheimer’s disease, it will progress slowly if treated early but others it can progress at a faster rate. It depends on how much damage to the brain the condition has caused.
There is no known cause for Alzheimer’s disease. The condition is rarely noted early, except when symptoms like memory loss, mood swings, etc develop. The condition worsens, making it hard for the provider, since even feeding them could be a problem. You will notice as time goes on that simple tasks will become hard and the person affected with the disorder will need more and more assistance.
Many things can cause changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s can be passed down from another generation. A head injury can cause Alzheimer’s symptoms to develop. Women are at a higher risk then men are of getting Alzheimer’s disease.
Catching Alzheimer’s at an early stage is very important. Doctors can do test and diagnosis easier in the beginning stages. The task is difficult for the doctors to give medication to the person who is being tested. However, they can adjust it as needed to slow the process down. Doctors recommend that patients with Alzheimer’s disease consider regimens of Gingko, or related memory enhancers. Vitamin C, E, etc are great for slowing the symptoms. In addition, the patient should eat healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Fish oils, fish, etc, has proven to benefit those with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, you may want to learn more about White Powder Gold.
There are many signs of Alzheimer’s that may make a person think it is just normal for their age. Your healthcare provider needs to know these symptoms as soon as possible. Some of the beginning signs of Alzheimer’s are memory loss, since of direction, even dressing them. You will notice that as time goes on each and every task will become harder and harder for them to perform. See your healthcare provider as soon as these symptoms or other strange things are noticed. Medication can slow down or reverse the progress and make the person who is being affected a better life.
Once a person has been diagnoisised with Alzheimer’s there are many support groups for them and the loved ones to talk to. Get a support team together like a group, an older child maybe, a friend, anyone who will be there for them. Life will be a lot easier for everyone involved.
Independence is very important for the person who has Alzheimer’s and they will need someone there for them as time goes on to help get through the bad times. Finding a support group will make life a lot easier for everyone. |
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Symptoms of Alzheimer The Disease that robs memory |
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Alzheimer’s disease robs the memory, since many changes in the brain, nerve cells, tissues, neurotransmitters, etc cause a degenerative disease of the mind. Alzheimer’s disease according to experts may emerge from genetics. (DNA/RNA) Sections of DNA and RNA may become abnormal. Genes house Apo-E, or apolipoprotein, which are proteins that carry lipids (Lipoprotein). The proteins are carried in the bloodstream. Lipid molecules store fat basics, which collect with the body’s organic compounds. The elements consist of carbohydrates, oils, fats, etc. Each constituent correlates to substances that toil with living cells and its structural arrangement. Alipoproteins produce lipid, transferring cholesterol to the bloodstream.
Apo-E4, consensuses by experts is usually associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Apo-E4 sets the mark for Alzheimer’s disease, since selected regions of the brain start to degenerate. Degeneration of tissues, nerve cells, etc destroys the nerve cells. Damaged nerve cells and tissue downgrade the remaining nerve cells. Damaged tissues and cells lead to a malfunction of the nerve impulses, enabling them to convey communication to the brain.
Tran fats produce cholesterol. The condition causes the bodily functions to degenerate. Fatty acids or related fats also produce oils. Carbohydrates are a source of energy, which stem from organic compounds. The compounds derive from carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The source of energy comes from foods, which is essential for promoting energy. Oils, fats, and carbohydrates combined give us a source of energy, which if deficiencies are present our lipid is unable to transfer cholesterol correctly, which can cause build up and lead to major complications.
Alzheimer’s disease symptoms include dementia. The condition starts developing slowly. Energy is slowed at this point. At this time, the patient will start to forget current events. In some instances, the patient may feel depressed. The patient may feel stressed, anxious, etc, which affects the emotions causing an interruption. Once the person starts to shift personality and moods, it can cause impaired judgment. As well, the patient the ability to think abstractly is also interrupted.
Alzheimer’s disease leading to dementia may cause interruption of speech, which the patients tone, voice, etc, may alter slightly. The patient may have difficulty explaining simple communications, or else struggle with common word usage.
When driving the patient may find it difficult to recall what a Yield Sign involves, which can interrupt his or her driving. When the disease is not disruptive the patient can communication and socialize, yet at times remarkable shifts in words and personality may occur.
Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss. For this reason, a person with the disorder should never shop alone. It is easy to wander and become lost.
According to experts, people with progressive Alzheimer’s disease may not recall distant memories. On the other hand, people who’ve communicated with the patient learnt that Alzheimer’s would often recall happy events in their life, which they become absorbed. This in it self will cause superficial symptoms to emerge. For instance, when the mind is consumed the person may not respond, or else he or she may feel confused when spoken to and the voice is heard. Perhaps the person is also suppressing memories, or the fact that he or she is aging. Suppression is the forceful preventing of images or visuals to the conscious mind and forcing action to put an end to its arrival. In this case, diminish of oscillation and state of constraints can cause confusion, unresponsiveness, etc.
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses the person may feel frustrated, hostile, etc. The mind may often wander, which makes it difficult to pay attention. In addition, at this stage the person may need to rely on others to bath, feed, clothe, him or her, etc. Lastly, over half of the people diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will develop paranoia illusions, hallucinations, and related symptoms of psychoses. |
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Symptoms and Treatment for Alzheimer and Dementia |
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Millions of people have Alzheimer’s disease. The older a person gets the higher risk they are. Alzheimer’s/dementia can be inhered from other family members, a head injury; even high blood pressure can put you into the high-risk bracket. There is no known cause for Alzheimer’s disease only based on characteristics. The only way to know for certain that someone has Alzheimer’s is to have a microscopic examination of the brain tissue after death.
Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia, which is a brain disorder that affects the memory, thinking, and behavior. People 60 and over are at the higher risk bracket and it progresses rapidly.
There are many symptoms of Alzheimer's/dementia disease. During each stage, the symptoms become more obvious. The stages start out lightly like normal aging changes. Personality might change, getting lost, forgetting things, and misplacing items along with difficulty performing simple daily tasks.
As each stage, progress things become more difficult. Short term memory loss but yet the long term might stay with them forever. Not knowing or recognizing people is another symptom; usually the people they are the closes to are the ones they forget. Behavior problems become worse as time goes on, they will argue more, strike out at people, and depression becomes another issue for Alzheimer’s patients. Depression becomes a major problem and causes them to go into their own little world and shut everyone out. Eventually the Alzheimer’s will keep progressing until they become intirely dependent on their caregiver.
Even though there is no known cure for Alzheimer's/dementia there are test that can be taken to help treat it. Dementia needs to be diagnosed first to determine what kind and how to treat it. Once dementia is diagnosed, treatment can be started for the Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment starts out by changing everyone’s life around. Changing the home is one of the major things that need to be done by locking up the medication and cleaning supplies anything that might be poison. Maybe throw rugs will have to be removed; you might have to remove a mirror because seeing themselves in it might scare them thinking it is someone else. Make the home environment as safe and comfortable as you can. Support groups are very important for the family and caregivers, giving you someone to talk to, relieve you so you go off and be alone or with someone else just let you do someone different.
There are drugs and vitamins along with herbs that can be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. When using the herbs remembers that they are not FDA approved, so be sure to let your doctor know about them. Vitamins such as vitamin E, ginkgo biloba will sometimes help to slow some of the progression of Alzheimer’s.
Vitamin B9 and B12 are sometimes given to control the blood level. Ginkgo Biloba is given to help the dementia by improving the blood flow to the brain. Some of the medications that doctors use now are Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl, and cognex but remember all of this affects everyone in different way and could cause nausea or liver damage along with other side affects. Painkillers, depressants are sometimes used to help control the behavior problems.
Remember all drugs need to be prescribed by the health care provider before administrating them.
Alzheimer's disease will affect the patients eating and drinking habits. Their appetite will change sometimes needing more calories and a supplement could make up for what they need. Lots of liquids are needed to help prevent dehydration so be sure to remind them to drink.
The Alzheimer’s Association requires that all Alzheimer’s patients wear an ID bracelet. Sometimes they will wander off and forget where they are; with the bracelet, they can be found and returned home.
Most important the family and caregivers need to take care of themselves. |
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Stability and Alzheimer Disease AD |
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How stability helps
Stability is essential for all of us, yet more so for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Stability promotes strength of character. Experts tell us, if you keep patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia stable it helps them to remember, which keeps them safe. Stability includes adhering to scheduled meal times, sleep, unwavering bathing practices and so forth.
Plans are an essential part of life as well. Plans are our graph in life that helps us to arrange, organize, and sketch images in our minds. When planning for Alzheimer patients try to add things that help them remember, such as large clocks, calendars and so forth. The large numbers can help them to remember details that may ordinary forget.
Do I stay up all night to watch my loved one?
No, if the patient has difficulty sleeping at night and you fear he or she may wander, put a nightlight in his or her pathway. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease fear the dark. The light may help him or her to sleep. Once you set up your plans, frequently remind your loved one.
Plans set the grounds for stability. A stable environment is a safe environment. If your loved one has stages of Alzheimer, it is wise to block them from using the stove. One woman almost burn up had her grand daughter did not find her, since she put newspaper in the oven. The house was smoking, so at most she could have died of smoke inhalation, or carbon inhalation.
If you have throw rugs around the house, remove the rugs. The patient can easily fall as Alzheimer’s disease progresses.
How do loved ones cope with Alzheimer’s disease?
Caregivers will struggle to maintain mental and physical well-being. Caregivers should seek a support line. The support line should be someone to talk to, someone who can fill in to take weight off the giver, and so forth. Caregivers should exercise, eat right, and take care of their health. When a person is stressed, it causes emotional charges. You may feel hate toward the Alzheimer patient and take it out on them. Keep stress at bay.
How Alzheimer patients cope?
For the most part, during the first stage the patient feels that he or she is getting old. The patient may not recognize his or her condition. As the disease progresses however, the patient will find it difficult to handle common tasks. In addition, the person will forget more frequently, which the symptoms will cause depression. It is important to allow the patient to express his or her feelings.
While it is helpful to allow Alzheimer patients to express their feelings, it is also wise to caution yourself when speaking.
If you ask an Alzheimer patient to repeat something said, it could lead to biting, kicking, yelling, cussing, and so forth. Alzheimer patients do not mean to, yet many will become aggressive and violent in later stage.
How does the disease make them violent or aggressive?
Think about it, if your brain was shrinking and you had to struggle to remember names, address, etc, how you would feel. If you had to tear down the area to find your car keys each time you wanted to drive, what would you feel? The condition shrinks the mind of the person back to infancy, slowly killing the person. How would you feel? If you had to repeat something repeatedly, what results would arise?
Alzheimer’s disease causes brain deterioration symptoms, which destroys brain tissues, cells, nerves, etc. The disease is a killer that needs defined. Since over 8 million people this year are expected to hear the diagnostics of Alzheimer’s disease. |
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Risk Reduction and Alzheimer |
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One can take measures to reduce risks of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative illness that deteriorates tissues and nerve cells. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that causes memory loss. Alzheimer’s disease develops symptoms known as dementias, which is a cognitive weakening of the brain tissues and cells. The condition causes intellectual moldering. Dementia, a progressively disease toils to weaken the intellectual functions. The condition is preventable according to experts. Rather we can take measures to avert dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
How to reduce risks:
Genetics is claimed to be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. If your family history has any diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, heart failure, strokes, etc, you may want to take steps to reduce the risks.
Heart conditions, such as strokes link to particular types of dementia.Vascular is a type of dementia that derives from a series of small or large strokes. The disease evokes dementia, which the brain becomes dysfunctional. Brain tissues are destroyed, which is known as infarcts. The condition can cause other serious complications, including diabetes.
If you have a medical family history, such as tachycardia, Bradycardia, etc, you should have frequent medical screening. Tachycardia causes rapid heart rates, which excessive speeding heartbeats excel 100 BPM. (Beats per minute)
Bradycardia is slowness of heart rate whereas the heart rates slow to around 60 BPM. After you turn 40, you should frequently ask for screening. Usually doctors’ will order electrocardiograms to test your heart. Noting the warning signs can help you and your doctor find available treatment to reduce your risks. The best course of action is to maintain a healthy heart. Heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation can lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease can cause various parts of the brain to degenerate. The disease destroys the nerve cells. Nerve cells transmit pointers to the brain, muscles, other cells, and so forth. The action causes a reduction in receptiveness, which is channeled to receiving nerve cells. The patient’s cognitive thinking will slow, causing potential failure to nerve impulses. Neurons or nerve impulses diffuse pointers to the brain. Neurotransmitters produce chemicals that carry messages to the nerve impulses. The communication is send to the brain. Alzheimer’s disease interrupts this process, which causes blood blockage to the brain. Like Alzheimer’s disease, heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation can affect cells, which convey messages to the heart and receives messages, which carries free-flowing blood. For this reason, doctors’ link heart conditions to Alzheimer’s disease.
Exercise is the best recourse for reducing risks. When you exercise, you work the bones, muscles, heart, brain, joints, cartilages, as well as many aspects of the human structure. Exercise should include cardio-workouts, such as aerobics.
Exercise has proven to reduce Bradycardia, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, heart palpitations, etc. Fluttered heartbeats are also minimized when you exercise.
Medical treatment can also reduce your risks. If you have a history of Alzheimer’s or heart disease, it is wise to continue regular checkups. To reduce vascular dementia, continue regular checkups and ask for random tests, such as PET scans, SPECT, and/or MRI. The scans will help the doctor decide if warnings are present.
Additional conditions can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Diseases such as carotid bruit can cause strokes or heart attacks and lead to Alzheimer’s disease. The arteries in the neck are interrupted with this condition, which causes blockage of blood supply reaching the brain. When blood is blocked from reaching the brain, VD becomes a risk, which doctors will check EBM levels to avert strokes. If you have history of diabetes, hypertension, or atherosclerosis see your doctor for a checkup. |
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How to Cure Alzheimer's Disease - Significant Benefits From Aromatherapy Natural Treatment By David Langolff |
| Sunday, May 3, 2009 |
Are you exhausted at times caring for an Alzheimer's patient? In many cases, this patient is a loved one, a close relative. You are not alone in this situation! Gradually, people suffering from this form of dementia through different phases: excitement, depression, aggression, hallucinations, sleep disturbances and wandering. A part of conventional medicine is to give from the large family of pharmaceutical tranquilizers. But the side effects that produce these drugs are very often worse than its benefits. Is it possible to treat the patient with a natural and safe means of an alternative medicine? Aromatherapy, a treatment using natural plant essential oils pure, will be able to improve a condition of my beloved? Is it strong enough to have a positive effect on Alzheimer's patients?
Several studies show remarkable benefits of aromatherapy on agitation in Alzheimer's disease advanced with no side effects. Aromatherapy produces its effect when its active ingredients enter the body through the lungs or nose. Then, the active molecules are delivered to the brain through the bloodstream, where they get direct actions.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) are two of the essential oils of particular interest. For example, 2% lavender oil was given daily by inhalation of an Alzheimer's patient and the study showed significant improvements in scores of agitation.
Interestingly, substances called Terpin, which are present in essential oils are absorbed through the lungs and found their way to the brain. These chemicals are reported to have cholinergic effects, such as the cholinergic drugs effective in Alzheimer's disease such as donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine.
Aromatherapy essential oil of lemon balm may have a place as adjunctive therapy in patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is clear that this new natural treatment has a significant effect in reducing agitation and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Conventional medicine can not cure Alzheimer's disease. Why? Because this category of drugs fight Alzheimer's through drugs that treat the symptoms of the disease but does not address the root cause of the problem. Aromatherapy can help as adjuvant therapy, but does not cure Alzheimer's disease, including patients. Does emerge in a natural way to cure this form of dementia? For information on how to reverse Alzheimer's disease, of course, click here now!
Langolff David has extensive experience in relief. He has worked for years as a pharmacist and professor in Africa, the West Indies and South America. His grandmother had suffered from Alzheimer's disease until his death at age 99. |
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