Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Cause and TreatmentDIANE Publishing, 1996 - 34 pages Covers: what is Alzheimer's; the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease; the search for the cause of Alzheimer's Disease; the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease; and hope for the future through research. Glossary, references, and sources of help. Illustrated. Also includes a 28-page guide, "Early Identification of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias." |
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... cortex covering the front and side sections of the brain , regions involved in memory function . Researchers have found ADAP not only in brain tissue but also in spinal fluid . If they can perfect a test to detect the protein in the ...
... cortex covering the front and side sections of the brain , regions involved in memory function . Researchers have found ADAP not only in brain tissue but also in spinal fluid . If they can perfect a test to detect the protein in the ...
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... cortex ) Olfactory Bulb Thalamus Motor Cortex Sensory Cortex Auditory etc. Fornix Alzheimer's Disease : Degenerative Neurons Visual Cortex Hippocampus ( Memory ) Pons Cerebellum Medulla Oblongata ILLUSTRATION BY JEFFREY AARONS ...
... cortex ) Olfactory Bulb Thalamus Motor Cortex Sensory Cortex Auditory etc. Fornix Alzheimer's Disease : Degenerative Neurons Visual Cortex Hippocampus ( Memory ) Pons Cerebellum Medulla Oblongata ILLUSTRATION BY JEFFREY AARONS ...
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... cortex . Pseudodementia - a severe form of depression resulting from a progressive brain disorder in which cognitive changes mimic those of dementia . References Advisory Panel on Alzheimer's Disease . Report of the Advisory Panel on ...
... cortex . Pseudodementia - a severe form of depression resulting from a progressive brain disorder in which cognitive changes mimic those of dementia . References Advisory Panel on Alzheimer's Disease . Report of the Advisory Panel on ...
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Page 6 - Insidious onset of symptoms— subtly progressive and irreversible course with documented deterioration over time; 3. Exclusion of all other specific causes of dementia by history, physical examination, laboratory tests, psychometric, and other studies. Diagnosis by Exclusion Based on these criteria, the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been referred to as "a diagnosis by exclusion," and one that can only be made in the face of clinical deterioration over time.
Page 3 - ... which of the morning's medicines were taken. Mild personality changes, such as less spontaneity or a sense of apathy and a tendency to withdraw from social interactions, occur early in the illness. As the disease progresses, problems in abstract thinking or in intellectual functioning take place. The individual may begin to have trouble with figures when working on bills, with understanding what is being read, or with organizing the day's work. Further disturbances in behavior, such as being...
Page 8 - On the other hand, serious memory difficulties should not be dismissed as an unavoidable part of normal aging. Since rigorous studies on intelligence in later life show that healthy people who stay intellectually active maintain a sharp mind throughout the life cycle, noticeable decline in older adults that interferes with functioning should be clinically explored for an underlying problem. The Importance of a Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation Because of the many other disorders that can be confused...
Page 16 - ... person with senile dementia is staying with the family, a homemaker or other aide might be sought. As the disease progresses, the family often experiences tremendous stress and pain at seeing unsettling changes in their loved one, and they commonly feel guilty over not being able to do enough. To the extent that family members can offer emotional support to each other and perhaps seek professional consultation, they will be better prepared in helping their loved one manage the Illness and in...
Page 8 - ... hard to concentrate. In fact, older people are often accused or accuse themselves of memory changes which are not really taking place. If a person in his thirties misplaces keys or a wallet, forgets the name of a neighbor, or calls one sibling by another's name, nobody gives it a second thought. But the same forgetfulness for people in their seventies may raise unjustifiable concern.
Page 3 - Later in the course of the disorder, the affected individuals may become confused or disoriented about what month or year it is and be unable to describe accurately where they live or to name correctly a place being visited. Eventually they may wander, be unable to engage in conversation, seem inattentive and erratic in mood, appear uncooperative, lose bladder and bowel control, and, in extreme cases, become totally incapable of caring for themselves if the final stage is reached. Death then follows,...
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Page 18 - Aging, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, the Health Care Financing Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the National Center for Health Statistics, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Page 8 - In fact, older people are often accused or accuse themselves of memory changes which are not really taking place. If a person in his thirties misplaces keys or a wallet, forgets the name of a neighbor, or calls one sibling by another's name, nobody gives it a second thought. But the same normal forgetfulness for people in their seventies may raise unjustifiable concern.
Page 8 - ... or forgetfulness cause too many people to Jump to stereotypes about "senility." The word "senility" itself is misleading. It is not a medical term and has no agreedupon meaning. Rather, it seems to be loosely used to describe vague concepts about changes in later life, especially memory changes. But many memory changes are only temporary, such as those that occur with bereavement or any stressful situation that makes it hard to concentrate. In fact, older people are often accused or accuse themselves...