A Human is a memory, A memory and a past
Without the past..... there would be no present or future
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away (degenerate) and die
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person's ability to function independently
Symptoms
Loss of memory is an essential symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Recalling recent occurrences or interactions is typically a difficult early indication of the disease. Memory impairments intensify as the disease progresses and other symptoms emerge
Initially a person with Alzheimer's disease can be conscious of having difficulty remembering details and organizing thoughts
A member of a family or friend may be more likely to note how the symptoms are getting worse
Alzheimer's disease lead to growing trouble like
Everyone has occasional memory lapses. It's normal to lose track of where you put your keys or forget the name of an acquaintance. But the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease persists and worsens, affecting the ability to function at work or at home
People with Alzheimer's may
a) Repeat statements and questions over and over
b) Forget conversations, appointments or events, and not remember them later
c) Routinely misplace possessions, often putting them in illogical locations
d) Get lost in familiar places
e) Eventually forget the names of family members and everyday objects
f) Have trouble finding the right words to identify objects, express thoughts or take part in
conversations
Alzheimer's disease causes difficulty concentrating and thinking, especially about abstract concepts such as numbers
Once-routine tasks involving sequential steps such as planning and cooking a meal or playing a favorite game become a challenge as the disease advances
Persons with advanced Alzheimer's can gradually forget how to perform basic tasks such as dressing and bathing
Brain changes that occur in Alzheimer's disease can affect moods and behaviors
Causes
Scientists believe that for most people, Alzheimer's disease is caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain over time
Less than 1 percent of the time, Alzheimer's is caused by specific genetic changes that virtually guarantee a person will develop the disease
These rare occurrences usually result in disease onset in middle age
The exact causes of Alzheimer's disease aren't fully understood, but at its core are problems with brain proteins that fail to function normally, disrupt the work of brain cells (neurons) and unleash a series of toxic events. Neurons are damaged, lose connections to each other and eventually die
The damage most often starts in the region of the brain that controls memory, but the process begins years before the first symptoms
The loss of neurons spreads in a somewhat predictable pattern to other regions of the brains. By the late stage of the disease, the brain has shrunk significantly
Written by/rehab mohamed
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