Alzheimer's Disease
By: Tiffany Villacres, Dayanara Gonzalez, & Gisell Martinez
What is Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disease that eliminates the ability to perform essential ordinary brain functions over time. It impedes the recollection of events, the ability to think analytically, and the ability to conduct simple tasks. It falls under the category of dementia, a term utilized to describe loss of mental skills.
Causes?
Symptoms?
The first stage of Alzheimer’s disease includes minor cases of memory loss. The patient may forget simple things, such as the misplacement of an item frequently or getting lost in a familiar area. The patient may also feel anxious and a bit antisocial. Poor judgment is also seen often in most cases of mild Alzheimer’s disease. Making reminder lists greatly assists in reminding the patient information. Stage one of Alzheimer’s may last from one to four years until further progression.
The second stage of Alzheimer’s is responsible for an increase in memory loss. There is more of a struggle to communicate with others as well as remembering familiar faces, such as family or close friends. Motor and logic problems are also common. They may lose the ability to learn new things, carry out simple tasks with multiple steps, or cope with new situations. Hallucinations are often seen as well as impulsive behavior. Language, reasoning, sensory processing, and conscious thought are moderately impaired. This stage may last from two to ten years.