Alzheimer’s Disease By: Rachel Mecalianos

Most Commonly known as Dementia No cure for the dieses and eventually

leads to death People that are diagnosed are usually

65+ Estimated to affect 1 in 85 people

How it’s tested Confirm AD with tests that evaluate

behavior, thinking abilities, and a brain scan

Common Symptoms Dieses develops differently for each

person Mistakenly thought as age related

concerns Begins with difficulty in remembering

recent events.

Advanced Stages Symptoms Confusion Irritability Aggression Mood Swings Trouble with language Long-term memory loss

Can go undetected for years there are approximately only 7 years of

life expectancy after it is diagnosed

NOT a normal part of aging However, greatest risk factor is

increasing age Symptoms gradually worsen over time

No current cure

As Alzheimer’s progresses, brain cells die and connections among cells are lost, causing cognitive symptoms to worsen. While current medications cannot stop the damage Alzheimer’s causes to brain cells, they may help lessen or stabilize symptoms for a limited time by affecting certain chemicals involved in carrying messages among the brain's nerve cells. Doctors sometimes prescribe both types of medications together. Some doctors also prescribe high doses of vitamin E for cognitive changes of Alzheimer's disease