Alzheimer's
A Disease of the Brain
Normal Brains Vs. Alzherimer's Brains
With Alzheimer's, the neurons die by multiple means, and slowly, ever so slowly, you lose all of the knowledge in which took a lifetime. People eventually don't even recognize their own family or their house. It is a sad transformation, that is Alzheimer's.
My Mom (In an Interview)
Symptoms
- Dementia
- Depression
- Anger
- Apathy
Age Affected
Destruction of the mind
With Alzheimer's the death rate is unfortunately 100%.
How Many People Suffer?
By 2050, it is expected that 14 million Americans will have this horrible disease, compared to the 5.4 million currently suffering.
Thanks a Lot, Mom and Dad!
What's Going on in There?
Diagnosis & A Look Inside
This picture shows a PET scan (this is a way for doctors to look at your brain activity) this is one of the most used tools. Other than memory tests, to detect Alzheimer's.
Tau = Murderer
Amyloid Beta (or A-Beta) Plaques
Care Givers
Along with the emotional sadness of seeing someone's mind turn them back to the stages of a clueless young child, physical strength will be tested as well. Helping someone with literally everything for every day can get tiring. People need to help them get dressed, go to the bathroom, even get to somewhere in the house.
Doctor, Can't You Help Me?!
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